Dr. Yael Miriam Shoshana Klionsky, MD

Dr. Yael Klionsky is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from Ruth And Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine at Technion Israel Institute of Technology and brings 10 years of experience to her practice. Her expertise focuses on helping patients manage complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can significantly impact daily life.

Dr. Klionsky is affiliated with Metrohealth Medical Center and practices in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She has extensive experience treating rheumatoid arthritis, a condition where the immune system attacks healthy joint tissue. Her practice also includes caring for patients with ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis, both conditions that primarily affect the spine and can cause chronic pain and stiffness. She performs comprehensive laboratory testing including liver function assessments to monitor patient health and …medication effects.