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Atlanta’s
Finest
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2014
Presenting 50 Atlanta professionals demonstrating excellence in their fields
of law, healthcare, education, technology, social services & business for 2014.
PROMOTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT & SUCCESS
Leslie Rubin, MD, at DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS is a
Developmental Pediatrician who evaluates and coordinates the care for children
of all ages with developmental, neurological, genetic, learning, behavioral, social &
emotional conditions with a particular focus on children with Autism. In his evaluation,
he considers the overall health and well-being of the child in the context of the family
and the community. His primary office is in Sandy Springs, and he runs interdisciplinary
programs for childhood autism, cerebral palsy & other developmental disabilities at
Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital in Downtown Atlanta.
Dr. Rubin is a Research Associate Professor in the Dept. of Pediatrics at Morehouse
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School of Medicine and co-director of the Southeast Pediatric Environmental Health
Atlanta
Specialty Unit at Emory University. In 2004, he founded Innovative Solutions for
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Disadvantage and Disability (www.isdd-home.org), which focuses on promoting
health equity for vulnerable children and their families. He has many publications, most notably Medical Care for
Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities – The 3rd edition is due out in early 2015.
Visit: www.dpsatlanta.org
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Buckhead, Johns Creek
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Drs. Lisa A. Hasty, André L. Denis, Jim Toner, Robin H. Fogle, Sue Ellen Carpenter, David
L. Keenan & Kathryn C. Calhoun at the ATLANTA CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE
MEDICINE (ACRM) provide comprehensive, effective fertility treatments, which
have resulted in scores of babies annually. They provide diagnosis & treatment of
all fertility-related conditions, including hormonal imbalances; anatomical problems
such as scar tissue, endometriosis & fibroids; male infertility; and unexplained
infertility. Treatments include fertility medications, insemination, laparoscopic, laser,
hysteroscopic & microsurgical procedures; and in-vitro fertilization, including donor
eggs & surrogacy.
ACRM has extensive experience in guiding patients through treatment processes
with expertise and compassion. They are personally committed to providing you with
excellence and success in every aspect of your care. Visit: www.atlantainfertility.com
“LIVING HEALTHY, NATURALLY” ™
Dr. Taz Bhatia, MD, founder & medical director of the ATLANTA CENTER FOR
HOLISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, is an integrative health expert and
Board Certified physician specializing in integrative medicine, pediatrics, women’s
health & emergency medicine. “From prevention to wellness, our Center’s dedicated
medical teams work tirelessly to find answers to both common and complex medical
conditions - drawing from conventional and Eastern systems of medicine,” says
Dr. Taz. Services include comprehensive integrative medical evaluations & testing,
acupuncture, Ayurveda & Marma therapy, hydrafacials, IV vitamin therapy, nutrition
services, and more.
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A renowned speaker & author, Dr. Taz’s new book, “The 21-Day Belly Fix,” is available
Atlanta
for pre-order now and is available in stores September 23, 2014. Dr. Taz MD unlocks the
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mystery of the gut & probiotic health; combining the latest research with proven
alternative nutritional remedies to reprogram the digestive system, fight disease & strip away pounds in three
weeks! “The 21-Day Belly Fix was inspired by my work with thousands of patients who have found their health
again by focusing on the gut,” says Dr. Taz MD. Visit: www.atlantaholisticmedicine.com
PEDIATRIC VISION THERAPY & FAMILY EYE CARE
CARE FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE
THE WORLD OF PEDIATRICS is a single physician practice. That means that Dr.
Lyudmila Vayman personally knows your child and is actively involved in the treatment
of every patient. Your child will receive consistent care, forming an invaluable
relationship with someone that they can truly trust. Dr. Vayman & Nurse Practitioner
Sandra Zehnder, APRN, CPNP provide the latest medical treatments & preventive
health care guidance. They follow a guideline of regular health maintenance visits:
scheduled well/immunization visits in the first 18 months; yearly check-ups until age
five; and physicals/sports exams at least every other year throughout adolescence.
With 25 years of experience, Dr. Vayman formerly worked at Kaiser Permanente. She
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has a special interest in adoptions, allergies, developmental & behavioral issues, and
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rashes & skin conditions.
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The World of Pediatrics strives to promote wellness by focusing on growth &
development for each child, and to provide up-to-date medical care in times of sickness. They look forward to
serving you & your family for years to come. Their practice is complete with separate sick & well waiting rooms.
Visit: www.worldofpediatrics.com
MATERNAL • FETAL MEDICINE • PERINATOLOGY
9 Convenient Locations
in Metro Atlanta
(404)872-3121
Drs. Dexter M. Page, Chukwuma I. Onyeije, Alan Neuman, B. Denise Raynor, Certified
Nurse Midwife Ruby Henderson, RN, BSN, CNM, CDE, Family Nurse Practitioner Amanda
Jackson, RNC, FNP-C & Joann Elie, NP at ATLANTA PERINATAL ASSOCIATES,
PC specialize in perinatal care, including high-risk OB & pregnancy management,
antepartum fetal testing, fetal diagnosis & therapy, genetic counseling, childbirth
education, preconception counseling, prenatal diagnosis, high-resolution ultrasound,
first trimester screening, maternal serum screening, amniocentesis, chorionic villus
sampling, fetal blood sampling, transvaginal ultrasound and fetal echocardiogram.
They address pregnancy complications in diabetes, high-BP, premature labor, twins/
triplets, HIV in pregnancy, pregnancy loss, slow fetal growth, bleeding/infection,
advanced maternal age, genetic issues & more. Visit: www.atlantaperinatal.com
PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
Pediatricians are much more than doctors – They are partners in your child’s health.
At SANDY SPRINGS PEDIATRICS, Drs. Vanna Jackson, John G. Long, Steven
Shore, Estonna Wells-Jarrett and Kimberly Wise understand the importance of feeling
completely comfortable with your child’s primary care physician. Your child’s health
is their priority, and as Board Certified Pediatricians, they have extensive training in
children’s health care. All five are dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of infants
to college years and offer full-service pediatric care, including prenatal tours
, wellchild visits, care of illnesses, treatment of minor injuries, vaccinations & immunizations,
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nutrition education. Sick & well visit waiting rooms are available.
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All five doctors partner themselves with parents in promoting the physical, as well as
emotional, health and well being of children. The practice is complete with electronic medical records, pediatric
nutritionist on-site and two Board Certified Infectious Disease Specialists (Drs. Shore & Long). Serving Atlanta’s
kids since 1968. Early morning, early evening and Saturday morning appointments are available, as early as
7:30AM and as late as 6PM. Visit: www.sspediatrics.com
DOULA, PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH SERVICES
Jessique Brown, CLD (CBI), CLC (CBI) at ADVENT BIRTH SERVICES provides support
to the birthing family during pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period.
With 10 years of experience as a doula, Que works very hard to make each mom’s
experience what she wants it to be. Her doula services include 2-3 prenatal visits and
24-hour phone support during pregnancy. She will go with you to the hospital (if that
is your choice of birthing site) and will provide the emotional, physical, spiritual &
educational support for you and your partner (if present) during the entire labor. She
helps with initial latch-on for breastfeeding moms and will stay with you until you and
the baby are stable and comfortable. Her goal is to make the experience of birth an
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classes and birth photography are all part of her various birth packages. Que is also
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a Certified Lactation Counselor (CBI) and provides ongoing lactation counseling as
needed. Visit: www.adventbirth.com
Optometrist Dr. Takeia J. Locke at FAMILY EYE CARE CENTER OF ATLANTA
provides a complete range of vision care services, specializing in pediatrics and vision
therapy services. She understands that comprehensive treatment includes the use
of lenses, prisms, filters & vision therapy to treat individuals experiencing low vision
symptoms, patients with strabismus, amblyopia, tracking or focusing issues, and
developmental diagnoses. Symptoms of vision problems in children may include losing
place while reading, avoiding schoolwork, fatiques easily, and losing focus consistently.
As a vision therapist, Dr. Locke recognizes that vision is a dynamic process that
is learned and directly affects how we think, how we solve problems, and how we
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perceive our environment. She is concerned not with just what you see but, how you
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see -- and how efficiently you are able to use your eyes. The doctor treats the whole
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person, looking at how the visual system functions and emphasizes prevention,
education & remediation. Along with comprehensive family vision care, Dr. Locke has published research and
articles on autism, glaucoma & dry eye disease. She serves on the board of numerous non-profits and is a member
of AOA, COVD and many more prestigious organizations. Visit: www.familyeyecareatlanta.com
The art of photography meets the miracle of birth! The birth of your child is one of the
most important days of your life. Hiring a birth photographer frees up your partner
(or other support persons) and ensures you get those memorable moments captured.
ATLANTA BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHERS are professionals who have experienced
childbirth and respect you, your partner and the birth process. They are members of
the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers and have years of
combined experience.
Atlanta Birth Photographers works as a team to ensure one of them will be there for
your birth. They have on-call and standby services that ensure your once-in-a-lifetime
Serving Greater Atlanta event will be covered. Your birth photographer will come to the place of your birth
when you are in active labor, and document your labor and baby’s birth. They will stay after the birth to capture
the first moments of bonding, the weighing/measuring of your baby, first nursing moments, and the afterglow
of it all. Home and hospital births can be covered. Visit: www.atlantabirthphotographers.com
GEORGIA INJURY LAWYER
CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
In today’s climate, where insurance companies are resisting all cases, you need an
attorney who will be thorough, energetic, committed -- and who will keep fighting
for you. ATTORNEY JULIE A. RICE represents persons & families who have
suffered injuries due to the carelessness and negligence of others. She has 20 years
of experience, and her areas of experience include cases of automobile accidents,
nursing home neglect & abuse, workers’ compensation cases, medical malpractice, and
products & premises liability.
Attorney Rice intentionally limits the size of her caseload and client base so that she
can maintain an individualized approach. She handles all of the paperwork, follow-up
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Atlanta
free of charge. If your case is accepted, it is generally done so on a contingent fee basis.
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Her other areas of practice include Social Security Disability, ERISA claims, Short & Long
Term Disability cases, and Wills/Special Needs Trusts. Offices in Atlanta & Canton. Visit: www.juliericelaw.com
and www.georgiainjurylawyerblawg.com
If you are thinking of building a new home or remodeling an existing structure, the
wise move is to do your planning and design using the services of an experienced
architect. ROBERT L. JAY ARCHITECT fulfils its client’s goals by designing custom
architectural solutions that meet or exceed their expectations. From the first meeting
to discuss the project, to the day of project completion, an architect is essential in
directing good design and proper construction.
With proven experience and expertise, Robert L. Jay Architect is able to show you
how to have an exciting and efficient design to meet your budget, utilizing the latest
in building materials and energy efficient technologies. Robert has more than 30
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years of experience in the design and construction of custom homes, renovations
Atlanta
and additions. He stresses the fact that he creates all original designs for his clients. If
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you have a home you are considering improving, or are contemplating a new home,
contact Robert L. Jay Architect when needing architectural advice and expertise. Robert L. Jay Architect also
provides comprehensive Home Inspections. Visit: www.rjarchdesign.com
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