Summary

Dr. Wambui Machua is a rheumatologist who also practices internal medicine, bringing 18 years of experience to her patients' care. She earned her medical degree from American University of Integrative Sciences/University of Sint Eustatius and completed her internal medicine residency at Morehouse School of Medicine in 2013. Dr. Machua further specialized through a rheumatology fellowship at Augusta University in 2015. She provides care in English.

Dr. Machua practices at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and sees patients at Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology in Atlanta, Georgia. She specializes in treating complex autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus. Her expertise extends to managing lupus myelitis, a serious complication affecting the spinal cord. Dr. Machua performs blood tests to monitor disease activity and provides infusion therapy through her clinic's infusion services. Patients rate her care at 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 18 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Augusta University (formerly Georgia Regents Medical Center)
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology Atlanta

1800 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste 500Atlanta, GA 30318
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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18 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Atlanta , GAAtlanta , GAAtlanta , GAJohns Creek , GA
Med School: American University of Integrative Sciences/ University of Sint Eustatius Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Dhaka Medical College And Hospital
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Wambui Machua

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
  • Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
  • Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
  • Ambetter (including Core & Select)
  • Anthem
  • Anthem MediBlue
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Georgia Health Advantage
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • LifeWell (HealthScope)
  • Medicare
  • Peach State
  • PHCS/MultiPlan
  • Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
  • Sonder
  • Tricare Prime (referral required)
  • Tricare Select
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Wambui Machua has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Wambui Machua has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatologist
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Wambui Machua holds an active medical license in the state of Georgia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Georgia that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Augusta University (formerly Georgia Regents Medical Center) in 2015.

Residency

Completed their residency at Morehouse School of Medicine in 2013.

Medical School

Graduated from American University of Integrative Sciences/ University of Sint Eustatius in 2008.

NPI Number

Wambui Machua's NPI number is 1144541079.

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Wambui Machua is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
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What languages does Wambui Machua speak?
Wambui Machua speaks English.

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