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 Psoriatic Arthritis. 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.

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 Psoriatic Arthritis. 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 Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Arthritis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

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

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

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 Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Raynaud Phenomenon, Reactive Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

Starting February 1, 2024, Dr. Brown-Saddler will only see patients who are part of the Piedmont Concierge Medicine program located at 105 Collier Road Northwest, Suite 5000. If you are not enrolled in the Piedmont Concierge Medicine program and would like to learn more, please visit thePiedmont Concierge Medicine page.Dr. Belinda Brown-Saddler has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and joined Piedmont Healthcare in 2005. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and completed her internship and residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Department of Family Practice. Prior to joining Piedmont, she was active duty in the United States Navy and served as a physician at the Naval Ambulatory Care Center in Groton, Connecticut. During her time there, she had hospital privileges and rounded on patients of all ages at William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut and Lawrence Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut. She was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander after serving 4 years of active duty.Dr. Brown-Saddler is known for her warm personality and her belief in caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She is excited about participating in a new Piedmont program where she has the time to focus more intently on her patients' long-term health and wellness.In her spare time, Dr. Brown-Saddler enjoys reading, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is also a fitness enthusiast who enjoys boot camps and spin classes as well as outdoor activities. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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 Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia.

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 Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleredema, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Scleroderma.

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 Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

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

Prateek Gandiga is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gandiga has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

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

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 Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Polymyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

Melinda Garcia-Rosell is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garcia-Rosell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. 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.

Sisira Reddy is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

A native of Kazakstan, Dr. Popykin has been a resident of Georgia since 1999. He completed his internal medicine residency training at Emory University School of Medicine affiliated hospitals in 2002. Dr. Popykin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Popykin was in private practice with Adult Medicine of Marietta. He is fluent in English and Russian. Dr. Popykin welcomes new patients and participates in most major insurance plans. Dr. Popykin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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 Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

Carolyn H. Sigman, M.D., graduated with her bachelor's degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She earned her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She then completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University. Following that, she served as chief resident at Emory University Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Sigman was in private practice in Roswell and Alpharetta. With more than twenty years of experience, she is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Sigman lives in Brookhaven with her husband, Steven Sigman, M.D., and their five children. Dr. Sigman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sigman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.