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 Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are IgG4-Related Disease, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and MAGIC Syndrome.

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

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

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 Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

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

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

Henry Ngo is a primary care provider, practicing in Pain Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ngo has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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 Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Dermatomyositis.

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 Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, VEXAS Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

Elizabeth Billingsley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Billingsley has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

An Ohio native, Dr. Peters graduated summa cum laude from University of Georgia with a bachelor of science in microbiology. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency in internal medicine at University Hospital in Cincinnati, where she also served on faculty for a year following residency. Dr. Peters is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. Prior to joining Piedmont in 2010, Dr. Peters was in practice in Alpharetta and Johns Creek. Her special interests in medicine include preventive care and women's health, and outside medicine include camping, travel, and musical theatre. Dr. Peters is married to Dr. David Seidel; they have three children and a poodle.Dr. Peters is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Mala Kaul is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kaul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, IgG4-Related Disease, and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD).

Bich Ngoc Nguyen, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School Of Medicine after receiving her bachelor of science in biological sciences where she graduated cum laude. She then completed her residency in family medicine at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida where she served as the residency recruitment chair and was a member of the Quality Improvement committee. Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Dr. Nguyen specializes in broad-spectrum family medicine and sees patients of all ages. She has a particular interest in preventative care and women's health. Dr. Nguyen offers a variety of in- office procedures, including cryotherapy, skin biopsies, joint injections and various gynecologic procedures. She is fluent in English and Vietnamese.In her spare time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys cooking, traveling and spending quality time with her husband and family.Dr. Nguyen welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

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

Jeremy Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Optic Neuritis, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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 Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

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