About
Mala Kaul, MD, MHS, founded IntegRAHealth after more than 20 years of clinical experience in rheumatology and internal medicine. She earned her BS, Cum Laude, and her MD from the University of Miami, where she gained acceptance into a selective six-year combined honors program that admitted only 20 students. She completed her internal medicine residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center, from 2003 to 2006. She then pursued a rheumatology fellowship at Duke University's Division of Rheumatology, earning her Master of Clinical Health Sciences degree there in 2010.
Dr. Kaul holds board certification in rheumatology and fellowship in the American College of Rheumatology. Duke's rheumatology clinic staff recognized her with a Best Clinical Educator award, and she later served as Adjunct Professor of Rheumatology at Duke. Her prior leadership roles include Medical Director at Piedmont Rheumatology and Assistant Designated Institutional Official at Piedmont Healthcare. Atlanta Magazine has named her a Top Doctor every year from 2023 through 2026, and Castle Connolly recognized her as a Top Doctor in 2024, 2025, and 2026. She has published research on pulmonary vasculitis, lupus and coronary artery disease, rheumatic diseases in pregnancy, and antiphospholipid syndrome, among other topics. Dr. Kaul is passionate about the role of nutrition and sleep in autoimmune health, and she approaches every patient as a partner in their own care journey.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude – University of Miami
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine – University of Miami
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency – NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center (2003–2006)
Fellowship
Rheumatology Fellowship – Duke University, School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology (2007–2010)
Additional Training
Master of Clinical Health Sciences (M.H.S.) – Duke University, 2010
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kaul right for?
Dr. Kaul is a strong fit for adults managing complex or active autoimmune and rheumatic conditions. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, scleroderma, or ankylosing spondylitis benefit from her depth of experience. She also serves patients with osteoporosis who want dedicated specialist oversight. Those on biologic or infusion therapy find her Gold and Platinum tiers especially well-matched to their needs. Patients who value integrative approaches alongside evidence-based treatment, including attention to nutrition and sleep, will feel at home in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kaul treats a wide range of autoimmune and rheumatic conditions. Her clinical focus includes rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren's syndrome, vasculitis, scleroderma, inflammatory myopathies, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout, pseudogout, and osteoporosis. She also manages osteoarthritis and provides biologic and infusion therapy for patients who require it.
Yes. Dr. Kaul holds board certification in rheumatology. She also serves as a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Dr. Kaul completed her rheumatology fellowship at Duke University's Division of Rheumatology from 2007 to 2010. She also earned her Master of Clinical Health Sciences degree from Duke that same year. Her internal medicine residency took place at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Dr. Kaul has earned consistent recognition from multiple organizations. Atlanta Magazine named her a Top Doctor every year from 2023 through 2026. Castle Connolly recognized her as a Top Doctor in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Duke's rheumatology clinic staff also honored her with a Best Clinical Educator award earlier in her career.
Dr. Kaul has published research on several rheumatologic topics. Her work covers pulmonary vasculitis, lupus and coronary artery disease, rheumatic diseases in pregnancy, and antiphospholipid syndrome, among other areas.
Yes. Dr. Kaul performs musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnostic and procedural purposes. She completed her ultrasound training through USSONAR, and she uses this capability directly in patient evaluations and procedures at IntegRAHealth.
Dr. Kaul pairs evidence-based medicine with integrative approaches. She addresses physical symptoms, emotional well-being, and lifestyle factors alongside medication management. She is especially passionate about the role of nutrition and sleep in autoimmune health, and she treats every patient as a partner in their own care.
Yes. Dr. Kaul served as Adjunct Professor of Rheumatology at Duke University. She also held the roles of Medical Director at Piedmont Rheumatology and Assistant Designated Institutional Official at Piedmont Healthcare before founding IntegRAHealth.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026