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Jamie D. Weisman, MD
Doctors, MD
Jamie D. Weisman, MD grew up in Atlanta, graduated with honors from Riverwood High School and went on to attend Brown University. At Brown, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English literature and graduated magna cum laude with honors. She received a fellowship to study in Cairo, Egypt at the American University in Cairo, and then came home to attend Emory University Medical School. Dr. Weisman stayed at Emory to complete her internship and residency in dermatology. A writer as well as a physician, she is the author of the memoir, As I Live and Breathe: Notes of a Patient-Doctor. She has also published articles or been profiled in Life, Glamour, O magazine, National Public Radio and the New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Weisman has participated in numerous clinical trials and has lectured on the treatment of psoriasis. Her areas of interest include not only the treatment of psoriasis but also auto-immune skin diseases, as well as general medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, including Botox®, fillers and laser therapy.
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Patricia Oyetakin, MD
Doctors, MD
Dr. Patricia Oyetakin joined Medical Dermatology Specialists, PC in August 2023. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria and immigrated to Canada at 13 years old. She received her Bachelor of Medical Science with honors from The University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. In pursuit of a medical career, she moved to Detroit, Michigan where she received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine internship at St. John’s Hospitals in Grosse Pointe. Prior to dermatology residency training at Case Western University/University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Oyetakin completed a two-year clinical and translational research fellowship in the same department. She participated in psoriasis, cutaneous lupus and lymphoma clinical trials.
Dr. Oyetakin has co-authored numerous journal articles and book chapters. She practices medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology across all skin types with special interests in psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), acne and pigmentary disorders affecting skin of color patients. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and also licensed to practice in Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Oyetakin and her family recently relocated to Georgia and she is excited to provide high quality dermatology care to the region. Her core values and beliefs are rooted in her faith, love for her family, and humanity. Drawing from her vast medical education, Dr. Oyetakin expertly applies scientific principles to understand skincare and the cultural and environmental factors that affect skin health. Her comprehensive approach ensures that each patient receives personalized care that addresses their individual needs.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Contact Dermatitis Society
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- American Medical Association
- Skin of Color Society
- National Medical Association
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Savannah Crist, PA-C
Doctors, PA-C
Savannah Crist, PA-C was born and raised in the Daytona Beach area and graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. She worked as Dr. Weisman’s scribe for a year before attending South College’s Physician Assistant program and earning her Master of Medical Science. She discovered her interest in dermatology while employed at Medical Dermatology Specialists and is excited for the opportunity to continue to work closely with Dr. Weisman. Savannah provides treatment for a wide array of dermatologic concerns and has a particular interest in caring for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
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Rakshni Kokilakumar, PA-C
Doctors, PA-C
Rakshni Kokilakumar was born in Sri Lanka before moving to Alpharetta, Georgia as a young child. She attended Georgia State University right here in Atlanta for both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree. After completing these degrees, she worked as a medical assistant for four years at a dermatology office before deciding to go back school. Rakshni then attended a Physican Assistant program at D’Youville University in Buffalo, New York where she excelled and became well-versed on complex dermatologic concerns. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the treatment of Hidradenitis and Alopecia and is a member of the non-profit Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants association. When she’s not changing lives, she enjoys spending lots of time with her family, particularly her one-year-old nephew!