Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease

Dr. Frehiywot K. Ayele

Rheumatology
Emory health
Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
Atlanta, GA 
Offers Telehealth
30 Years of Experience

Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease
Emory health
Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
Atlanta, GA 
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Overview

Frehiywot Ayele is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ayele has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Polymyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Addis Ababa University School Of Medicine, 1996.0
Residency
Atlanta Medical Center
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2013
Fellowships
Emory University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Emory University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Amharic
Gender
Female

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Locations

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, Atlanta, GA 30322
Call: 404-778-4366

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

Osseous Sarcoidosis: Three Typical Presentations of an Atypical Disease.
Osseous Sarcoidosis: Three Typical Presentations of an Atypical Disease.
Journal: Cureus
Published: May 20, 2025
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    • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
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    • Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
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