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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

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

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

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

Sung Lim is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). 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.

Jose Navarrete is a Nephrologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Navarrete has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.

Robert Kaufmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kaufmann has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

Anees Quyyumi is a Nephrologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Quyyumi has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Renovascular Hypertension.

Laura Aspey is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Aspey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Keloids, and Sarcoidosis.

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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

Stephen Pastan is a Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pastan has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Transplant, and Colonoscopy.

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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Dermatomyositis, Pemphigus Foliaceus, and Papular Mucinosis.

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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Trichorrhexis Nodosa, Alopecia Universalis, Bullous Pemphigoid, and GAPO 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, and Keloids.

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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Scleredema, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Scleroderma.

Anju Oommen is a Nephrologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Oommen has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Lactic Acidosis, and Metabolic Acidosis.

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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Keloids, and Nephrectomy.

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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

Christopher Masi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Masi has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.