Nikhita Chennaiah Gari, MD
Dr. Nikhita Chennaiah Gari is a rheumatologist dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based care to patients with autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. She completed her fellowship training in Rheumatology at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Michigan, where she also served as Chief Rheumatology Fellow for one year. She previously completed her Internal Medicine residency at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith in Arkansas. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is licensed to practice medicine in Georgia.
Dr. Gari cares for patients with a broad range of rheumatologic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoarthritis, inflammatory muscle diseases, vasculitis, Sjogren's syndrome, osteoporosis, and other autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. She believes that rheumatologic care is most effective when patients understand their condition and are actively involved in decisions about their treatment. Her approach emphasizes careful listening, thorough evaluation, patient education, and developing an individualized treatment plan that reflects each patient's needs and goals.
In addition to her clinical training, Dr. Gari has a strong interest in medical research and evidence-based medicine. She previously completed clinical research at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she participated in clinical research projects and multicenter studies. Her academic work has contributed to peer-reviewed medical publications, and she has presented clinical research and complex medical cases at professional meetings.
Dr. Gari is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Physicians. She values building long-term relationships with her patients and helping them manage chronic rheumatic diseases with the goal of improving function, maintaining independence, and enhancing quality of life.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Gari enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and experiencing different cultures, cooking and exploring diverse cuisines, dancing, and outdoor activities including walking, biking, hiking, and visiting the beach.
Dr. Gari is pleased to serve patients at Arthritis & Rheumatology, P.C. and looks forward to partnering with patients throughout their journey toward better health and quality of life.
