Wambui Machua, MD
Rheumatology

4.8 out of 5,
New patient visits
Video visits
Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology Atlanta
1800 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318-2594
Phone
404-367-3350Fax
770-916-7602
Wambui Machua, M.D., completed her residency and fellowship training at Morehouse School of Medicine and Medical College of Georgia respectively. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Machua was previously involved in multiple clinical trials in the Atlanta area. She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, International Society for Clinical Densitometry and board certified in internal medicine. She serves on the Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia chapter, Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Machua believes medicine brings healing through collaboration between the patient and the medical provider team. She provides compassionate, patient-centered care and utilizes cutting edge therapies and holistic care to manage rheumatic diseases. She is a strong advocate for her patients. In her free time, Dr. Machua enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking and cooking. Dr. Machua welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Provider Information
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Age groups seen
Adults
Education
American University of Integrative Sciences/ University of Sint Eustatius
Medical Education, 2008
Augusta University (formerly Georgia Regents Medical Center)
Fellowship, Rheumatology, 2015
Morehouse School of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2013
Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates
Medical Education
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.8 out of 5
1,719 ratings,
453 reviews
6/4/2025
Excellent Doctor!
5/29/2025
She always friendly and easy to talk with. Very knowledgeable.
5/28/2025
My new patient doctor's visit with Dr.Machua was great üí´ beginning with my first encounter with the check-in personnel & and the nurse being flawless.... they were very pleasant, kind, and helpful ü•∞ and then to my visit with Dr.Machua being SUPERB!!! Dr. Machua is an AWESOME, excellent, very knowledge patient, pleasant, and helpful PATIENT CARING DOCTOR üí´ üí• üí´ just like and even more so of the EXCELLENT reviews of her that I read before choosing her for my Rheumatologist. I'm very confident that I will receive great patient care from her for the health issues that she will be treating. I am very gratefulüôèand blessed üôå to now have her as a part of my health care providers üí´
5/20/2025
Dr. Machua is very thorough and provides great patient care. She is genuinely concerned about the patient,Äôs well being. She is an inspiration and model example of what a good doctor should be.
5/14/2025
She reviewed my background information and the treatment plan with me. She encouraged me to ask questions and answered them. She made me feel that she cares.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology Atlanta
1800 Howell Mill RoadAtlanta, GA 30318-2594