Doctor's Bio
Dr. Katina C. Tsagaris, DO, is a board-certified rheumatologist who cares for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout. She has particular expertise in scleroderma and reproductive health for people living with autoimmune diseases.
An Atlanta native, Dr. Tsagaris earned her bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Health from Emory University and her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at Georgetown University Hospital, where she also served as Chief Resident. She returned to Atlanta for advanced fellowship training in rheumatology at Emory University School of Medicine, including training at Grady.
Dr. Tsagaris is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and co-director of the Scleroderma Clinic. She also helps train medical students, residents, and rheumatology fellows.
Dr. Tsagaris enjoys caring for patients in her hometown and helping people understand and manage chronic rheumatic and autoimmune conditions so they can protect their health and quality of life.
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Affiliations
Emory
Education & Training
- Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Fellowships
Emory University School of Medicine
Locations and Directions
Grady Memorial Hospital
OPEN 24 HOURS
Visiting hours are from 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily
Publications
- Characteristics related to early secondary amenorrhoea and pregnancy among women diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus: an analysis using the GOAL study.
Knight JH, Howards PP, Spencer JB, Tsagaris KC, Lim SS
Lupus science & medicine. 2016;3(1):e000139.
PMID: 27752335 - Leg ulcers associated with Klinefelter's syndrome: a case report and review of the literature.
Shanmugam VK, Tsagaris KC, Attinger CE
International wound journal. 2012;9(1):104-7.
PMID: 21854549
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