Born and raised from the vibrant landscapes of Nigeria, Dr. Patience Amadi-Nwimo academic journey led her from the cultural richness of Ukraine to the serene shores of St. Vincent. Alongside her studies, she honed my skills in singing, finding solace and expression through music, while also exploring the art of capturing life's moments through videography. As she delved deeper into her academic pursuits, her passion for global health and primary care emerged, driving my aspirations towards making a tangible impact in healthcare systems worldwide. Northside emerged as the ideal choice for training due to its emphasis on community health, and its commitment to fostering the next generation of healthcare leaders dedicated to making a tangible impact on a global scale.
Her hobbies include content creation, singing as a background vocalist, cooking and hanging out with friends.
Dr. Christopher Cooper was born and raised in Atlanta. He completed his undergraduate studies in biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He pursued his medical education at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Georgia. With a keen interest in understanding the mechanisms behind health and disease, he is dedicated to advancing his knowledge in medicine and aspires to specialize in the field of hematology. Outside of his medical pursuits, Christopher enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the vibrant culture of Atlanta, and engaging in outdoor activities.
Dr. Amy Goh was born in South Korea and raised in Santa Rosa, California, the birthplace of Snoopy. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from the UC Berkeley, and received her medical degree from Touro University Nevada. She is serving as a Chief Resident at Northside Hospital Gwinnett as she completes her Internal Medicine residency training.
Her professional interests include primary care, lifestyle medicine, and obesity medicine. She plans to pursue a career in primary care with a focus on helping patients make sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their health. She is also working toward certification in Medical Korean to better serve Korean-speaking patients and promote culturally responsive care.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her nephews, playing pickleball, hiking, traveling, and trying new recipes.
Dr. Flavia Liberato is a dedicated physician from Brazil where she completed medical school, internal medicine residency and geriatrics fellowship before moving to the US. Her areas of clinical interest include Hospital Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Geriatrics, Palliative Care, and Hazard of Hospitalization Prevention.
She believes that healthy aging is directly correlated to making healthy choices throughout your youth. That's why she is always concerned with providing comprehensive care focusing on a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. Outside of medicine, she is a soccer mom who loves spending time with her family and friends, cooking, traveling, and exercising.
She is thrilled to be restart her career at Northside Hospital Gwinnett.
Dr. Bobak Moazzami earned his medical degree from Babol University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Following medical school, he joined Emory University as a postdoctoral research fellow, where he was involved in several NIH- and industry-sponsored clinical trials, and later pursued a Master of Public Health at Emory University. He is currently a chief resident at Northside Hospital Gwinnett. His professional interests include gastroenterology, hospital medicine, clinical research, medical education, and physician advocacy. Outside of medicine, he enjoys martial arts, tennis, running, traveling, and exploring new cultures. A fun fact about him is that he has trained in martial arts for over 20 years and has black belt in Taekwondo.
Dr. Margi Nayak was born and raised in Ahmedabad, India, and moved to the United States in the eighth grade. She lived in North Carolina before relocating to Georgia to pursue her medical education at PCOM Georgia in Suwanee. Following the completion of her Internal Medicine preliminary year at the Medical College of Georgia, she is now continuing her training as a categorical Internal Medicine resident at Northside Gwinnett.
Dr. Nayak’s professional interests include Cardiology, with a particular focus on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging. She chose to train at Northside Gwinnett for its strong clinical reputation and its proximity to her family.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Nayak enjoys knitting, crocheting, playing the violin, baking, practicing calligraphy, and studying the classical Indian dance forms Kathak and Bharatanatyam.
Dr. Stephanie Obialo is native to Texas where she grew up in the suburb of Coppell, TX near Dallas. She went to Loyola University Chicago and majored in Biology with a minor in Asian studies and Literature. She always had a passion of medicine from the young age of 6 with an inspiration from her mother, an endocrinologist, but when she entered university, she developed other passions. She learned Japanese and decided to work in Japan as an assistant language teacher on the JET program then later ventured into Japanese television by working at a Tokyo-based production company as an assistant director. She later returned to the United States with a renewed motivation to follow her dreams of becoming a physician and entered Touro University Nevada in Las Vegas, NV.
She chose Northside Hospital - Gwinnett because it was the program that would provide her the opportunity to foster her passions of internal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine as this program is one of the few osteopathically recognized internal programs in the country.
Her professional interests include osteopathic manipulative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and endocrinology. In her free time, she likes to crochet, keep up with the latest tv shows and movies, travel, spend time with friends and family, read, learn languages, and take long walks.
Dr. Felicia Iyengar grew up in Saginaw, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) where she received her undergraduate degree in microbiology and anthropology. She then moved to Alabama to pursue a career in medicine at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her professional interests include hospital medicine, lifestyle medicine, and rheumatology. In her free time, Felicia enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking workout classes, spending time with her dog Glacier, trying new restaurants, and traveling.yenga
Dr. Kush Pathak was born in Ahmedabad, India, immigrated to the United States during his childhood, and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 16, he relocated to Georgia, where he went on to pursue his undergraduate studies at Georgia State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology. Kush then attended the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn, Alabama, graduating in 2024. His medical interests include hospital medicine and infectious disease, and he is eager to advance his medical training at Northside.
Beyond medicine, Kush enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and cherishing moments with his loved ones.
Dr. Pragnya Tatikonda was born in India but grew up in Illinois, where she spent the first half of her childhood before returning to India. She completed medical school in India before moving to Georgia for her residency training and is happy to be close to her family. Her professional interests include cardiology, and she plans to pursue a fellowship in the field. She is also passionate about global health and hopes to become more involved in international healthcare initiatives throughout her career. Outside of medicine, she enjoys painting, hiking, playing tennis, and has recently taken up golf. She is always looking for an excuse to spend time outdoors or work on improving her swing.
Dr. Yea Lee Kim was born and raised in Lima, Ohio, and later relocated to Johns Creek, Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Mercer University while completing the pre-medicine track. During her undergraduate education, she participated in an exchange program at University of Nottingham and traveled throughout Europe. Before entering medicine, Dr. Kim worked as a Finance Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia. She later attended West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine to pursue her medical degree. Excited to return to the Metro Atlanta area, Dr. Kim is committed to serving her community and plans to combine her backgrounds in finance and medicine to provide accessible, preventive primary care. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling with family and friends, spending time outdoors, and supporting her nephews at their sporting events.
