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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. 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.

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

Puja Mehta, MD, earned her medical degree from the American University of Antigua, and completed her residency at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, GA. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from KMC International Center and is board certified in Family Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Mehta was a resident physician at Kennestone Hospital. Prior to residency, she was working in Endocrine research at the Jesse Brown VA in Chicago, IL. Dr. Mehta has a special interest in women's health, preventive medicine, and integrative medicine with a holistic approach to complement traditional western medicine.In her spare time, Dr. Mehta enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys painting and art, traveling, Harry Potter, hiking, exploring restaurants, and living with a positive approach.Dr. Mehta is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.

Suzana John is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. John has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, VEXAS Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Polymyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are IgG4-Related Disease, Lupus Nephritis, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and MAGIC Syndrome.

Zsolt Kulcsar is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kulcsar has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia.

Yoon Qiu is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Qiu has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and MASS Phenotype.

Rattandeep Singh is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

Alison Gizinski is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gizinski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Gizinski is currently accepting new patients.

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

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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Dermatomyositis.

Kelly Kaysen is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kaysen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Kaysen is currently accepting new patients.

Forrest Powers is a Rheumatologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Powers has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

Melinda Garcia-Rosell is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garcia-Rosell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. 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.

Aliza Lipson is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lipson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP).

Sung Lim is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.