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Dr. Ozlem Pala, MD, MPH
Dr. Ozlem Pala is a board-certified rheumatologist with more than two decades of experience in internal medicine and rheumatic disease management. She earned her medical degree from Ege University in Turkey and completed her residency and fellowship training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Albany Medical Center, respectively. She also holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Miami, reflecting her dedication to preventive care and population health.
Dr. Pala is deeply involved in clinical research, mentorship, and public health initiatives. Her work spans autoimmune disease management, cognitive health in rheumatoid arthritis, and integrative approaches to long-term wellness. She’s known for her patient-centered philosophy, blending medical expertise with compassion to deliver personalized, whole-person care.
Education & Training
Fellowship, Rheumatology – Albany Medical Center (2005-2007)
Residency, Internal Medicine – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai / Mount Sinai Hospital
Medical Degree – Ege University Faculty of Medicine
Master of Public Health – University of Miami
Credentials & Professional Affiliations
Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR)
Active member of the Association of Women in Rheumatology
Licensed to practice medicine in Georgia and Florida
Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Research & Scholarly Activity
Dr. Pala has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications focusing on inflammatory arthritis, B-lymphocyte biology in rheumatoid arthritis, and the impact of disease activity on cognitive symptoms in RA. Her contributions to advancing understanding of rheumatic disease underscore her dedication to combining clinical care with academic rigor.
Here are the listed publications for Dr. Ozlem Pala, MD, MPH:
“Superior Oblique Palsy With Corresponding Eye Muscle Atrophy on MRI After Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus.” Joshua Pasol, Elena B. Roth, Richard J. T. Gorniak, Ozlem Pala — Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2024-09-04.
“B Lymphocytes in Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Effects of Anti-TNF-α Agents on B Lymphocytes: A Review of the Literature.” O. Pala, Alain Diaz, Bonnie B. Blomberg, Daniela Frasca — Clinical Therapeutics. 2018-06-01.
“Opioid associated intravenous and cutaneous microvascular drug abuse (skin-popping) masquerading as Degos disease (malignant atrophic papulosis) with multiorgan involvement.” Cynthia M. Magro, Aixa E. Toledo-Garcia, Ozlem Pala, Shabnam Momtahen, Lee Shapiro — Dermatology Online Journal. 2015-09-17.
“Impact of disease activity on patient-reported subjective cognitive decline in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.” Pala O., Reed G., Pappas D.A., Harrold L.R., Kremer J.M. — Exploratory Musculoskeletal Diseases. 2023;1:228–40., December 2023.
“What Influences Fatigue Improvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis? A Prospective Cohort Study [abstract].” Pala O., Diaz A., Aubourg B., Greidinger E., Blomberg B.B., Frasca D. — Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2020; 72(suppl 10).
“Effectiveness of TNF-α inhibitor therapy does not differ between elderly and younger patients with rheumatoid arthritis: results from the CORRONA registry.” Hopkins A., Martinez-Martí A., Reed G., He P., Greenberg J.D., Lozada C., Pala O., Kremer J.M., Pappas D.A. — Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2013;65(suppl 10):1435.
“Effect of Smoking on Response to Therapy with TNF-α Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from the CORRONA Registry.” Pala O., Messing S., Hopkins A., Reed G.W., Perez-Rivera M., Acosta M., Kremer J.M., Lozada C., Pappas D. — Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 2012; 71(Suppl. 3):521.
“Effects of Alcohol on Response to Therapy with TNF-α Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from the CORRONA Registry.” (Same format) — Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Year = 2012.
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At Georgia Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center, our promise is simple: to treat every patient with the respect, clarity, and compassion we’d want for our own families. For those navigating arthritis, osteoporosis, and complex rheumatic conditions, Dr. Ozlem Pala, MD, MPH delivers care that’s grounded in clinical excellence — and guided by your unique needs, goals, and life story. Here, you're not just a diagnosis. You're a partner in your healing journey.
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