Kashif A. Jafri
Expertise in
24
conditions
Expertise in
24
conditions

Overview

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 highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. 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.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania, 2012

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Internal Medicine, 2015

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Hospital Affiliations

Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Piedmont Henry Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology Atlanta
1800 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318

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.


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Is Dr. Kashif A. Jafri a top-rated expert for IgG4-Related Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kashif A. Jafri is classified as an Distinguished expert for IgG4-Related Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kashif A. Jafri specialize in?

While Dr. Kashif A. Jafri is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in IgG4-Related Disease, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Kashif A. Jafri participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kashif A. Jafri has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like IgG4-Related Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Kashif A. Jafri's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Kashif A. Jafri accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-367-3350 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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