Cassandra Barnes, MD

"Cassandra Barnes is a board-certified Family Physician who joined Family Practice Center in September, 2020. A native of Acworth, Georgia, Cassandra attended The University of Tampa on an academic and softball scholarship where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Barnes began her career in the medical field as a certified nursing assistant with a hospice agency while in college. She then became a medical assistant for a local family practice before receiving her doctorate degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Barnes completed her Family Medicine residency training at Baton Rouge General and was awarded with the Behavioral Science award by her preceptors. Her primary clinical interests include preventive medicine, acute and chronic illnesses, behavior health and women’s health. Outside of work, she enjoys watching and playing sports, traveling, cooking, fishing, and spending time with family and friends."

"Family Practice Center, PC, is a comprehensive medical practice where we provide healthcare the way you hoped it could be. Our attentive, patient-focused approach to medicine is the main reason we have become one of the highest-rated primary care practices in the southeast. We pride ourselves on providing a wide variety of healthcare needs for our patients including top-level care and in-house-diagnostic testing. Led by practice Founder and CEO Dr. James Wheeler, our team of doctors include C. Steven Schramm, M.D., Tyler Wheeler, M.D., Leah Tobin, M.D., and Cassandra Barnes, M.D. These physicians, as well as a full team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals, pride themselves on providing the best possible experience for each and every patient we see.

We strive to offer a wide variety of medical treatments and services, including staying up-to-date with the latest health news and trends, in order to best serve our patients and their loved ones. In addition to general family medicine, our physicians specialize in providing dermatological care, sports medicine, women’s health service, and preventative medicine (including immunizations). Our selection of in-house diagnostic testing includes x-rays, bloodwork, ultrasounds, echocardiograms, and more. We are able to perform minor surgical procedures in our office at the convenience of our patients.

Our healthcare providers consider it an honor to take care of our patients and their families. Contact Family Practice Center today for more information or to schedule an appointment. Ask us about Medicare eligibility. And keep an eye out for news about our new locations in the metro Atlanta area."