Sofina Bali, MD, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, earned her medical degree from the Government Medical College of Patiala, in Punjab, India. She completed her internal medicine residency training at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York. As a hospitalist, she became aware of the challenges the geriatric population faces within the healthcare system, driving her commitment to providing comprehensive care with physical and mental well-being. Dr. Bali, an advocate for a balanced lifestyle, enjoys hiking, cooking, and practicing yoga.
Mariam Japaridze, MD, was raised in Atlanta, GA. She completed medical school at Ross University, moving around the Caribbean and the U.S. for her studies. She completed her family medicine residency in Detroit, MI, and is excited to be back in her hometown! Dr. Japaridze (known as Dr. J by her patients) is passionate about memory issues in the elderly as well as focusing on caregiver-patient relationships. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, baking, and spending time with friends and family. She is thrilled to be a part of the Emory family and is looking forward to learning more about geriatric care.