Nandini Setia, M.D.

A native of Athens, Georgia, Dr. Setia is dual-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine and is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology. 

Dr. Setia is a Presidential Honors Scholar from New York University, and a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. There, she distinguished herself as a member of the Alpha Upsilon Phi Service and Leadership Honor Society. Her dedication to medical excellence led her to Boston University for her internal medicine residency, where she earned recognition for her contributions to quality improvement and patient safety and was elected to serve as chief medical resident. Dr. Setia then honed her skills in hospital medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

Further specializing in rheumatology, she completed her fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. During this period, she gained experience in managing complex rheumatologic disease, expanding her expertise with additional training in inflammatory eye disease at Will’s Eye Hospital.  Her clinical focuses include rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis and lifestyle modifications to help prevent progression of these inflammatory diseases and improve response to clinical therapy.

Outside of her medical pursuits, Dr. Setia treasures time with family and friends. An aficionado of global cuisine and travel, she relishes the opportunity to experiment with cooking dishes from various cultures.