EJCH is pleased to welcome Dr. Zack Charkawi and Dr. Shereen Timani to its medical staff. The couple moved to Alpharetta from Ohio to open Johns Creek Dermatology and Family Medicine. Their training and special interests make the pair a unique and sought-after combination. Dr. Charkawi is a board-certified Family Medicine physician, and has special interests in geriatrics, diabetes management and Adult Attention Deficit Disorder. Dr. Timani is board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology.

“Drs. Charkawi and Timani are welcome additions to the staff at Emory Johns Creek,” said Alan Wang, MD, Chief Medical Officer at the hospital. “Patients in the community now have access to specialized diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions.”

Dr. Charkawi was awarded the American Diabetes Association “Who’s Who Award” for his work in diabetes treatment, education and therapeutics. “I enjoy the challenge of treating the patients in all stages of their lives, which is the hallmark of family medicine,” said Dr. Charkawi. “I see patients of all ages, and diagnose and treat a comprehensive scope of conditions, from high cholesterol, diabetes, nutrition – anything you would see your primary physician about.”

As Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at Louisville University in Kentucky, Dr. Charkawi was responsible for training third and fourth year medical students, lecture series and clinical oversight of the University’s Healthpoint Family Care and Oakley Urgent Care.

Dr. Timani specializes in medical dermatology, performing biopsies and surgeries for pediatric and adult patients. Her training and board certification in dermatopathology enables her to provide very quick turnaround times on biopsies. Her extensive background and training in medical and surgical dermatology and dermatopathology means that she is able to diagnose and treat a broad range of skin disorders.

The Johns Creek Dermatology and Family Medicine office is located across the street from the hospital in the newly constructed Johns Creek Medical Pavilion.

WELCOME DR. TANYA

The hospital also welcomed Dr. Tanya Pandya to its medical staff. Dr. Pandya, who attended local Duluth High School, returns home after finishing her residency at Emory University. She specializes in Family Medicine with particular interests in Diabetes, Hypertension and Women’s Health. Dr. Pandya was the Chief Resident for Emory University and was selected as the 2008 Resident Physician of the Year for the state of Georgia.

Dr. Pandya gives back to the community through the Good Samaritan Clinic, Migrant Worker Project, and the Patient Education and Empowering Project at Emory. After receiving a B.S. in Biology from Emory University, she received her M.B.A. from Rockhurst University and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. While her specialty is Family Medicine, Dr. Pandya emphasizes the importance of a healthy life through weight loss, wellness and prevention.  She has joined the Johns Creek office of North Fulton Family Medicine.

Emory Johns Creek Hospital, located in the heart of Johns Creek, is known for its state-of-the-art technology in a luxurious, hotel-like setting. Services include emergency care, state-of-the-art all digital imaging including a 64 slice CT, MRI, The Birth Place with Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 24-hour anesthesiologists, intensive care, advanced cardiac care, cardiac cath lab, vascular medicine and surgery, rehabilitation services and women’s services. Emory Johns Creek Hospital is home to the Atlanta Bariatric Center, designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.

For more information, visit www.johnscreekfamilypractice.com or www.emoryjohnscreek.com or call 678-474-8200.