JohnAGoldmanMDMACR, FACP, CCD

Rheumatology • Atlanta, GA

Lupus & Related, Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related

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Office
5555 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road
Suite 293
Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone+1 770-962-1616

Fax+1 404-303-0950

Summary

Dr. John Goldman is a rheumatologist based in Atlanta, GA, with subspecialties in lupus and related conditions, osteoporosis and bone metabolism, and rheumatoid arthritis. He completed his medical education and postgraduate training at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and the Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Goldman has been actively involved in healthcare since the early 1970s, holding positions such as Professor at Emory University School of Medicine and Consultant in Rheumatology-Immunology at various hospitals. His research includes several publications in rheumatology journals, addressing diagnostic and treatment approaches for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, among other topics. He has been recognized as a Fellow by organizations such as the American College of Rheumatology and holds a BS in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin.He is a Master in Rheumatology MACR, from the American College of Rheymatology.

Education & Training

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineFellowship, Rheumatology, 1969 - 1971
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1969 - 1971
University of Cincinnati College of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1969 - 1971
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1967 - 1969
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1966 - 1967
University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1966
University of WisconsinBS, Philosophy, 1958 - 1962

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1972 - Present
GA State Medical License 1973 - 2025
OH State Medical License 1966 - 2007
American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow American College of Rheumatology, 1986
Sigma Xi 1981
Fellow American Society for Laser Medicine And Surgery, 1981
Fellow American College of Physicians, 1974
Phi Delta Episilon, Outstanding Senior 1966
Phi Kappa Phi University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, 1965
Phi Eta Sigma University Of Wisconsin
Phi Kappa Epsilon
Alpha Omega Alpha
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Top MD Consumers Checkbook
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

11 citations
The Avise Lupus Test and Cell-bound Complement Activation Products Aid the Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
James Mossell, John A. Goldman, Derren Barken, Roberta Vezza Alexander
The Open Rheumatology Journal. 2016-10-31
14 citations
Infliximab efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis after an inadequate response to etanercept or adalimumab: results of a target-driven active switch study
Roy Fleischmann, John A. Goldman, Marjatta Leirisalo-Repo, Ellen Zanetakis, Hisham El-Kadi
Current Medical Research and Opinion. 2014-07-22
Use of provider global assessment rather than physician's global assessment cheapens the value of disease activity measures: Comment on the article by Anderson et al
John A. Goldman
Arthritis Care & Research. 2012-09-01

Journal Articles

Milk-A Maneuver To More Completely Drain The Knee: A Posterior Milk Can Obtain Additional Synovial Fluid During Joint Aspiration.
Goldman, JA Myerson G, J Clin Rheumat 1998;5:233-237
Gold Induced Eosinophilic Enterocolitis: Response To Oral Cromolyn Sodium.
Martin DM, Goldman JA, Gilliam J, Nasrallah SM, Gastroenterology 1981; 80: 1567-1570
Patterns Of Gonococcal Arthritis.
Goldman JA, J Rheumatol 1981; 8: 707-709
Left Subclavian And Brachial Artery Thrombosis In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Ferrante FM, Myerson G, Goldman JA, Arthritis Rheum 1982; 25: 1501-1504
Faculty Development And Human Resources Management In The Academic Medical Setting.
Goldman JA, J Med Educ 1982; 57: 860-865
Heberdon's Nodes, Nails And Pseudocysts.
Goldman JA, J Rheumatol 1982; 9: 162
Comparison Of Five Assays For Immune Complexes In The Rheumatic Diseases: An Assessment Of Their Validity For Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Mcdougal JS, Hubbard M, Mcduffie FC, Strobel PL, Smith SJ, Bass N, Goldman JA, Hartman S, Myerson G, Miller S, Morales R, Wilson CH, Arthritis Rheum 1982;25: 1156-1166
Anticentromere Antibody In Patients Without CREST And Scleroderma: Association With Active Digital Vascultis, Rheumatic And Connective Tissue Disease.
Goldman JA, Ann Rheum Dis 1989;48:771-775
Resolution 31, National Accreditation Of Continuing Medical Education (CME) Providers.
Goldman JA, J MAG 1989; 7g: 482-483
Hypermobility And Deconditioning -Important Links To Fibromyalgia/Fibrositis.
Goldman JA, S Med J 1991;84:1192-1196
Breast Implants, Rheumatoid Arthritis And Connective Tissue Disease In A Clinical Practice.
Goldman JA, Greenblatt J, Joines R, White L, Aylward B, Lamm SH, J Clin Epidemiol 1995; 48:571-582
Misoprostol Reduces Serious Gastrointestinal Complications In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthrtis Receiving Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: A Radomized, Double-Bli...
Silverstein FE, Graham DY, Senior JR, Et Al, Ann Intern Med 1995:123:2241-249
Connective Tissue Disease In People Exposed To Organic Chemical Solvents: Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)In Dry Cleaning Plant And Aircraft Industry Workers.
Goldman JA, J Clin Rheumat 1996;2:185-190
Temporal Arteritis In A Black Patient.
Odom L, Goldman JA, South Med J1980; 73: 828
Interim Findings From A Prospective, Multicenter, Observational, Outcomes Study In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients.
Cush JJ, Palmer W. Goldman JA, Lautzenheiser R, Markenson J, Spencer-Green G,Radius, Arthritis Rheum
Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis: “You Are Entitled To Your Own Opinion, But You Are Not Entitled To Your Own Facts.”
Goldman JA, Atlanta Medicine 2005;78(2): 4
Wal-Mart: A Case Of Advocating For Patients For Appropriate DXA Coverage.
Goldman, JA, http://Www.Iscd.Org/Visitors/Osteoflash/Index.Cfm?Imonth=7&Iyear=2005
Real-World Utilization Of DMARDS And Biologics In Rheumatoid Arthritis: The RADIUS (Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug Intervention And Utiliza...
Gibofsky A, Palmer WR, Goldman, JA, Lautzenheiser RL, Markenson JA, Weaver A, Schiff MH, Keystone EC, Paulus HE, Harrison MJ, Whitmore JB, Leff, JA, Current Medical Research And Opinions 2006;22
Evaluation Of A Modified ACR20 Scoring System In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving Etanercept Therapy Annals Rheumatic.
John A Goldman, MD1, H Amy Xia, Phd2, Barbara White, MD2, Harold Paulus, MD3, Disease 2006:65;1649 - 1652
The Most Cost Effective Diagnosis Is The Correct Diagnosis.
Goldman, JA, The Rheumatologist
Brand Versus Generic Drugs: Should We Be Cautious?
Goldman JA, n/a
Laboratory Testing In Rheumatology.
Goldman JA, Atlanta Medicine,2012;83:8-10
Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis – 1970.
Goldman JA, Hess EV, Bull Rheum Dis 1970;21:609-612
The Role Of Cholesterol Lowering Agents In Drug-Induced Rhabdomyolysis And Polymyositis.
Goldman JA, Fishman Ab, Lee JE, Johnson RJ, Arthritis Rheum 1989;32: 358-359
Diplopia Due To 4th Nerve Palsy And Enlargement Of The Right Medial Rectus Muscle.
Goldman JA, Spector RH, J Rheumatol 1989;16: 1010-1011
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Books/Book Chapters

Criteria For Diagnosis.
Chapter: Serum Sickness
Goldman JAEditors: Hurst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Medicine For The Practicing Physician.
Chapter: Reaction To Radiocontrast Media
Page 220 - 222Goldman JAEditors: Hurst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Medical Management Of The Surgical Patient.
Chapter: Arthritic Disorders
Page 245 - 256Goldman JAEditors: Lubin MF, Walker HK, Smith RB III.Butterworths, BostonEdition 2,
Medicine For The Practicing Physician.
Chapter: Serum Sickness
Page 154 - 155Goldman JAEditors: Burst JW.Butterworths, BostonEdition 2,
Medical Management Of The Surgical Patient.
Chapter: Other Connective Tissue Disorders
Page 257 - 267Goldman JAEditors: Lubin MF, Walker HK, Smith RB III.Butterworths, Boston
Medicine For The Practicing Physician.
Chapter: Cryoglobulinemia
Page 156 - 157Goldman JAEditors: Burst JW.Butterworths, BostonEdition 2,
Medicine For The Practicing Physician.
Chapter: Anaphylaxis
Page 158 - 160Goldman JAEditors: Hurst JW.Butterworths, BostonEdition 2,
Medicine For The Practicing Physician.
Chapter: Aspirin-Induced Asthma, Rhinitis, Urticaria, And Angioedema
Page 168 - 169Goldman JAEditors: Burst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Medicine For The Practicing Physician.
Chapter: Reactions To Radiographic Contrast Media
Page 179 - 171Goldman JAEditors: Hurst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Medicine For The Practicing Physician.
Chapter: Aspirin Induced Asthma, Rhinitis, Urticaria And Angioedema
Page 218 - 219Goldman JAEditors: Hurst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Criteria For Diagnosis.
Chapter: Cryoglobulinemia
Goldman JAEditors: Hurst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Criteria For Diagnosis.
Chapter: Anaphylaxis
Goldman JAEditors: Burst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Criteria For Diagnosis.
Chapter: Aspirin-Induced Asthma, Rhinitis, Urticaria, And Angioedema
Goldman JAEditors: Hurst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Criteria For Diagnosis.
Chapter: Reaction To Radiographic Contrast Media
Goldman JAEditors: Hurst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Laser Nonsurgical Medicine.
Chapter: Laser Therapy Of Arthritis
Goldman JAEditors: Goldman L.Technomic Publishing Co. Inc, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Laser Nonsurgical Medicine.
Chapter: Laser Biostimulation
Goldman JAEditors: Goldman L.Technomic Publishing Co. Inc, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Medicine For The Practicing Physician.
Chapter: Cryoglobulinemia
Page 162 - 165Goldman JAEditors: Hurst JW.Butterworth Publisher, Boston
A Comphreguide In The Management Of Rheumatoid Arthritis And Related Diseases.
Chapter: Pathogenesis And Need For Early Diagnosis And Aggressive Treatment – Rheumatoid Arthritis And Juvenile Arthritis
Goldman JAEditors: Ruderman E.Princeton Media Associates,LLC, Millstone Township, NJ
Medicine For The Practicing Physician.
Chapter: Disorders Of Phagocytic Cells
Page 194 - 197Spira TJ, Shore SL, Goldman JAEditors: Hurst JW.Butterworths
Clinical Methods: The History, Physicial And Laboratory Exa~Ination.
Chapter: Musculoskeletal System: Joint Stiffness (98)
Page 401 - 403Goldman JA, Wilson CHEditors: Walker HK, Hall WD,Hurst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Methods: The History, Physicial And Laboratory Examination.
Chapter: Musculoskeletal System: Joint Pain (99)
Page 406 - 410Goldman JA, Wilson CHEditors: Walker HK, Hall WD, Hurst JW.Butterworths, Boston
Clinical Methods: The History, Physicial And Laboratory Examination.
Chapter: Musculoskeletal System: Family History Of Musculoskeletal Disease
Page 410 - 412Goldman JA, Wilson CHEditors: Walker HK, Hall WD, Hurst JW.Butterworths, BostonEdition 2,
Clinical Methods: The History, Physicial And Laboratory Examination.
Chapter: Musculoskeletal System: Joint Swelling (100)
Page 406 - 410Goldman JA, Wilson CHEditors: Walker HK, Hall WD, Hurst JW.Butterworths, BostonEdition 2,
The Biomedical Laser: Technology And Clinical Application.
Chapter: Investigative Studies Of Laser Technology In Rheumatology And Immunology
Goldman JAEditors: Goldman L.Springer-Verlag, New York
Medical Management Of The Surgical Patient.
Chapter: Connective Tissue Disease
Page 413 - 445Goldman JAEditors: Lubin MF, Walker HK, Smith RB.Butterworths, Boston
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Abstracts/Posters

Hospitalization Of Patients With Dermatomyositis/ Polymyositis With Onset Before And After Age 65 Years. Georgia Rheumatism Society.
Goldman JA, Savannah, Georgia
Rheumatoid Factor Determination: Comparison Of Automated Laser Nephelometry Method Versus Manual Titered Latex Agglutination.
Goldman JA, Yang J, Georgia Rheumatism Society, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Diplopia Due To Fourth Nerve Palsy And Enlargement Of The Right Medial Rectus Muscle: Another Ocular Motility Disorder In Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Goldman JA, Spector RH, Georgia Rheumatism Society, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Laser Biostimulation 1989.
Goldman JA, Lasers Surg Med 1989; Supplement 1:28
Rheumatoid Factor Determination: Comparison Of Automated Laser Nephelometry Method Versus Manual Titered Latex Agglutination.
Goldman JA, Yang J, Lasers Surg Med 1989; Supplement 1:32-33
Rheumatoid Factor Determination: Comparison Of Automated Laser Nephelometry (ALN) Method Versus Manual Titered Latex Agglutination (MTLA).
Goldman JA, Yang J, Arthritis Rheum 1989;32:R47
Drug Induced Rhabdomyolysis And Polymyositis (PM): The Role Of Cholesterol Lowering Agents Lovastatin (LQV) And Gemfibrozil (GEM).
Goldman, JA, Fishman AB, Lee JE, Johnson RJ, Arthritis Rheum 1989;32: R47
Rhabdomyolysis And Polymyositis (PM) After Lovastatin (LOV).
Goldman JA, Fishman AB, Johnson RJ, Georgia Rheumatism Society, Maggie Valley Resort & Country Club, Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Anticentromere Antibody (ACA) In Non-CREST, And Non-Scleroderma (SCL) Patients.
Goldman JA, Georgia Rheumatism Society, Maggie Valley Resort & Country Club, Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Laser Biostimulation-1987.
Goldman JA, Lasers Surg Med 1988;8:194
Anticentromere Antibody (ACA) In Non-CREST And Non-Scleroderma Patients.
Goldman JA, Arthritis Rheum 1988; 31: R37
Connective Tissue Disease -Possible Relationship To Occupational Exposure To Organic Chemical Compounds.
Goldman JA, Kahn HS, Arthritis Rheum 1990;33:R24
Polyarthritis After Tick Bite - Possible Southeastern Lyme D1sease.
Goldman JA, Georg1a Rheumat1sm Soc1ety, Charleston, South Carolina
Cricopharyngeal Obstruction In Dermatomyositis C With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Goldman JA, Georgia Rheumatism Society, Calloway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia
Hypermobility -The Missing Link To Fibrositis.
Goldman JA, Arthritis Rheum 1985;28: S98
Hypermobility -An Important Subset Of Fibrositis.
Goldman JA, Southeastern Region, American Rheumatism Association, Baltimore, Maryland
Massive Angioedema Ecchymoses Syndrome.
Goldman JA, Georgia Rheumatism Society, Unicoi, Georgia
Dermatomyositis Presenting Six Months Prior To Oat Cell Carcinoma Of The Lung.
Goldman JA, Goldman G, Winokur S, Georgia Rheumatism Society, Unicoi, Georgia
Use, Of High Voltage Galvanic Stimulation (HVGS) To Locate Irritable Foci (IF) Suitable For Injection In Patients With Nonarticular Rheumatism.
Goldman JA, Fibrositis Study Group. 47th Annual Meeting, American Rheumatism Association. San Antonio, Texas
Laser Biostimulation And Laser Acupuncture.
Goldman JA, American Association Of Equine Practitioners, Atlanta, Georgia
Autoerythrocyte Sensitization Syndrome -Lupus Mimicker.
Goldman JA, Wiegand S, Myerson GE, Graves R, Bailey JP, Georgia Rheumatism Society, Unicoi, Georgia
Arcade Arthritis - Videogame Violence.
Myerson GE, Goldman JA, Miller SB, Arthritis Rheum 1982; 25: E83
Connective Tissue Disease In People Exposed To Organic Chemical Solvents: Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) In Dry Cleaning Plant And Aircraft Industry Workers.
Goldman JA, Arthritis Rheumatism, 1997:Supplement
Infliximab Is Effective In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Actively Switched While Responding Inadequately To Etanercept Or Adalimumab: An Initial 10 Week Assessment.
R. Fleischmann1, J. Goldman2, M. Leirisalo-Repo3, E. Zanetakis4, H. El-Kadi5, H. Kellner6, R. Bolce7, J. Wang8, R. Dehoratius7, D. Decktor7, EULAR
Score an important clue to diagnosis of co-mordities and fracture risk.
Goldman JA, ISCD, San Antonio, TX
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Lectures

Calcinosis Circumscripta – Enzyme Strip Mining.
Brasstown Valley, Hiawasse, GA
Weight Changes Occurring In People With Arthritis Taking Etanercept.
Brasstown Valley, Hiawasse, GA
Pain Score Injection Form.
American College Of Rheumatology, San Francisco, CA
RIQ – Rheumatology Injection Questionnaire.
Georgia Society Of Rheumatology, Sea Island, GA
Subcutaneous Calcifications With Injectable Teriparatide.
ISCD Annual Meeting, Hotel Inter-Continental Miami,FL
Treatment With Infliximab Improves Clinical Response And Physical Function In Patients With Moderate Or Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Actively Switch From Etanercept Or ...
American College Of Rheumatology, Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia
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Other

Infectious Arthritis.
Goldman JA, Haun C, 80- 73
Use Of Provider Global Assessment Rather Than Physician’s Global Assessment Cheapens The Value Of Disease Activity Measures: Comment On The Article By Anderson Et Al.
Goldman, JA, Arthritis Care And Research. 2012 Vol.64, No. 9
Fibromyalgia And Hypermobility.
Goldman, JA, J Rheumatol
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Camouflaged Prescription Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Corticosteroids, And Lead.
Goldman JA, Myerson G, Arthritis Rheum 1991; 1207
Bring Back The Double Line Prescription.
Goldman JA, Journal Of MAG 1991;80:333
Open The Polls At 5 A.M
Goldman JA, The Atlanta Constitution
The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Goldman JA, Ann Intern Med. 1988; 109: 166-167
Osteoporosis Fracture Threshold.
Goldman JA, South Med J 1987; 80
Is Fibrositis Associated With Hypermobility?
Goldman JA, Musculoskeletal Q & A. J Musculoskeletal Med 1985; 2: May, 10-12
Book Review -Rheumatology: New Directions In Therapy.
Goldman JA, Arthritis Rheum 1980; 23
Mnemonics.
Goldman JA, Arthritis Rheum 1976; 19: 650
Acute Arthralgia After High-Dose Intravenous Methylprednisolone.
Goldman JA, Lancet 1974; 2: 1333
What Should I Do With A Positive ANA?
Goldman JA
What Is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Goldman JA, Gibbas D, Dobes W, Willis I, Aladjem H, The Atlanta Chapter Of The Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Foundation, Inc
Muscular X-Rays And Other Visuals.
Goldman JA, Internal Medicine Board Review And Recent Advances In Internal Medicine
Emory University School Of Medicine, 1980-1985
The Women’s Health Initiative In Perspective.
Goldman JA
http://www.Iscd.Org/Visitors/Osteoflash/Index.Cfg
Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Goldman JA, 79- 65
Crisis In Connective Tissue Disease.
Goldman JA
Septic Arthritides.
Goldman JA, 79 -53
Wegener's Granulomatosis.
Goldman JA, 79- 51
Epidemiology And Immunology Of Rheumatic Fever.
Sellers TF, Goldman JA, 78-63
Raynaud's Syndrome.
Goldman JA, 75-78
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: The Prototype Of Autoimmune And Immune Complex Disease In Man.
Chiapella J, Goldman JA, Hall WD, Kann H, Mcfarlin DE, 74-102
Treatment Of Arthritis.
Goldman JA, Irby RA, Wilson CH, Silcox DA, Filmed For The Southern Medical Association
Point/Counterpoint: Should You Prescribe Steroids For Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Deanne K, Goldman JA, Arthritis Practitioner 2007;3(4): 24-29
http://Www.Arthritispractitioner.Com/Article/7414
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Professional Memberships

American College of Rheumatology - ACR
Master
American Medical Association
Member
International Society of Clinical Densitometry
Member
Medical Association of Georgia
Member
American Society of Bone and Mineral Research
Member
National OsteoporosisAssociation
Member
Georgia Society of Rheumatology
Executive Liaison in Perpetuity