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Frehiywot Ayele

  • Department of Medicine
    Assistant Professor
  • ayele.kifle.frehiywot@emory.edu
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Overview

Dr Ayele received her medical degree from Addis Ababa University School of Medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This was followed by a three year residency in Internal Medicine also in Addis Ababa. She worked as an internist for three years before moving to the United States. She then completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ayele undertook her Rheumatology Fellowship training at Emory University from 2011-2013 and joined the faculty starting in July of 2013. Dr. Ayeles clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus ,sarcoidosis and osteoporosis. She is a certified in the interpretation of bone density testing and treatment of osteoporosis. Dr. Ayele is based at the Emory Clinic at Emory University Hospital. In addition, she attends the Grady Rheumatology Clinic and is involved in teaching medical students, residents and fellows.

Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medicine - Rheumatology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

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  • MD from Addis Ababa University School of Medicine

Research

Publications

  • Cardiac sarcoidosis manifesting with atrioventricular block and intracardiac masses: case report and literature review.
    Eur Heart J Case Rep Volume: 8 Page(s): ytae407
    08/01/2024 Authors: Newman N; Garcia M; Ayele F; Gandiga P; Bhatt K
  • Whipple's Disease Mimicking Sarcoidosis.
    Cureus Volume: 15 Page(s): e41839
    07/01/2023 Authors: Kc P; Ayele FK; Karki S; Waleed MS
  • Rheumatology Fellowship Work in Ethiopia Reveals Gaps in Practical Management of Rheumatic Diseases

    Authors: Mary Abraham, MD; Frehiywot Ayele, MD
  • COMPLETE SPLENIC INFARCTION AT 8000 FEET

    Authors: Ayele FK; Saifee, S; Parker M
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