Wambui Machua, M.D., completed her residency and fellowship training at Morehouse School of Medicine and Medical College of Georgia respectively. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Machua was previously involved in multiple clinical trials in the Atlanta area. She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, International Society for Clinical Densitometry and board certified in internal medicine. She serves on the Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia chapter, Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Machua believes medicine brings healing through collaboration between the patient and the medical provider team. She provides compassionate, patient-centered care and utilizes cutting edge therapies and holistic care to manage rheumatic diseases. She is a strong advocate for her patients. In her free time, Dr. Machua enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking and cooking. Dr. Machua welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Machua is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

Paula Song, MD, earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California and her Rheumatology fellowship at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She received her undergraduate degree in integrative biology from the University of California, Berkeley.Dr. Song believes in building relationships with patients and providing individualized care. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of autoimmune connective tissue diseases and inflammatory arthritis, including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis, gout, vasculitis and myositis.In her spare time, Dr. Song enjoys hiking, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her dog, Cali. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Arthritis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Kashif A. Jafri, M.D., is a clinical rheumatologist who is double board-certified in rheumatology and in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). He graduated from medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Prior to joining Piedmont, he was a partner at Pacific Rheumatology Associates in San Francisco.Dr. Jafri enjoys caring for rheumatologic patients with all types of autoimmune/immune-mediated diseases and inflammatory arthritis, including systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and dermatomyositis/polymyositis. He is passionate about patient education and effective communication, and he takes pride in developing collaborative relationships over time with his patients and their families.Dr. Jafri has several peer-reviewed publications in academic journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, Arthritis and Rheumatology, Arthritis Care and Research, Clinical Rheumatology, Rheumatology International, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He has presented his research at multiple American College of Rheumatology annual meetings and at the European Union League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) annual meeting. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and son, and he is very excited to serve the Atlanta community. Dr. Jafri welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Jafri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), MAGIC Syndrome, and IgG4-Related Disease.

Ignacio Sanz is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sanz has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Jennifer Brandt is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Brandt has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

Melinda Garcia-Rosell is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garcia-Rosell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Garcia-Rosell is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Aspey is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Aspey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Keloids, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Aspey is currently accepting new patients.

Aysha Khoury, MD, MPH, FACP, earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. She is an Internal Medicine specialist certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and recognized by the American College of Physicians. Dr. Khoury is also trained in Preventive Medicine and is deeply committed to adult wellness and wholeness. She hopes to help patients recognize the impact of mental health on physical well-being. She is a compassionate advocate for the health of marginalized communities - especially African American and LGBT health. Dr. Khoury's family hails from the Caribbean, Middle East, and western Africa. Thus, she brings a respect for cultural ethnicity beyond race to her practice. She is a forthright communicator who seeks to partner with patients in their wellness goals. Dr. Khoury's career has focused on hospital medicine and now, she brings that experience to primary care. Before joining Piedmont, Dr. Khoury was an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine.In her spare time, Dr. Khoury enjoys international travel, culture, history, reading, soccer, the Marvel Universe, and is a proud Gryffindor.Dr. Khoury welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Khoury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

Avni Amratia, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and specializes in rheumatology. Dr. Amratia treats rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, myositis, scleroderma, and gout, and is passionate about providing education, and comprehensive and evidence-based care to her patients.In her spare time, Dr. Amratia enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, baking, cooking, and caring for their household plants.Dr. Amratia welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Amratia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Raynaud Phenomenon, Reactive Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

Frehiywot Ayele is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ayele has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Polymyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Athanasios Tiliakos is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Tiliakos has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.

Katina Tsagaris is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Tsagaris has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Scleredema, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Scleroderma.

Jamie Mackelfresh is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mackelfresh has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Trichorrhexis Nodosa, Alopecia Universalis, Bullous Pemphigoid, and GAPO Syndrome.

Justin Cheeley is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cheeley has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Calciphylaxis, Livedo Reticularis, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

Robert Swerlick is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Swerlick has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Dermatomyositis, Pemphigus Foliaceus, and Scleromyxedema.

Jonathan Waltuck is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Waltuck has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Dermatomyositis.

Arezou Khosroshahi is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Khosroshahi has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are IgG4-Related Disease, Lupus Nephritis, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and MAGIC Syndrome.

Neda Nikbakht is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Nikbakht has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, and Keloids.

Ron Feldman is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Feldman has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Pemphigus Foliaceus, Pemphigus, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Pemphigus Vulgaris.

Brian Pollack is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pollack has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Keloids, and Nephrectomy.