About Us
Dr. Atul Khasnis, MD, MS, DipABLM
Dr. Khasnis attended medical school and completed residency in Medicine at University of Mumbai, India. After coming to the US, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine from Michigan State University and fellowship in Rheumatology from Cleveland Clinic, one of the leading academic medical centers in the United States. He also completed a special two year fellowship in Vasculitis (through a division of the NIH), and has a Masters in Clinical Research from Case Western Reserve University. He has over 10 years of experience in Rheumatology and has several publications in textbooks, online rheumatology literature, and editorials and articles in leading peer reviewed rheumatology journals. He also serves as a reviewer for several rheumatology journals. Dr. Khasnis strives for excellence in rheumatology patient care and believes in partnering with his patients to achieve this goal. Dr. Khasnis is also certified in Lifestyle Medicine and believes in treating patients with a combination of lifestyle changes along with medications.
Kristin Mink, PA-C
Kristin Mink's path in Medicine began at the University of West Georgia where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2004. In 2007, she earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from South University in Savannah, Georgia. Kristin worked in Family Practice and Internal Medicine for eight years, building connections with families seeking guidance in their medical journeys. With a passion for patient well-being, she continued her medical journey by working for the next eight years in Endocrinology. This field broadened her knowledge in the treatment of hormone-related disorders. Throughout her career, Kristin has had the privilege of being a part of, and providing care for, the local community. She has shown a commitment to her patients and community, remaining grateful for the opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives she has touched. She is excited for the opportunity to work at Georgia Rheumatology Clinic where she will continue to provide excellent patient-centered rheumatology care.
Compassionate and Experienced Rheumatology Care
Our mission is to provide you with personalized, high-quality rheumatology care. We are dedicated to improving and maintaining your health through helping you optimally manage your rheumatologic condition.
As a rheumatologist, Dr. Khasnis understands well that the management of rheumatologic illnesses often requires a collaborative effort among several physicians. He uses an evidence based approach to treatment aiming for a balance of risk and benefit when making treatment choices.
Our goal is to improve and maintain your overall health and to empower you with an understanding of your condition and wellness plan. We know there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all management.
Conditions We Treat
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sjogren's syndrome
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Reactive Arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Inflammatory muscle disease
- Vasculitis
- Gout
- Pseudogout
- Other joint diseases
- Fibromyalgia
- Other miscellaneous immune disorders