Frehiywot K Ayele Emory Faculty
Frehiywot K Ayele Emory Faculty

Frehiywot K Ayele, MD

Rheumatology

4.8 - 697 Ratings

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 3, Atlanta, GA 30322
Telehealth Visits Available
Existing Patient Scheduling Book Online (404) 778-4366

About

Dr Ayele received her medical degree from Addis Ababa University School of Medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This was followed by a three year residency in Internal Medicine also in Addis Ababa. She worked as an internist for three years before moving to the United States. She then completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ayele undertook her Rheumatology Fellowship training at Emory University from 2011-2013 and joined the faculty starting in July of 2013. Dr. Ayele’s clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus ,sarcoidosis and osteoporosis. She is a certified in the interpretation of bone density testing and treatment of osteoporosis. Dr. Ayele is based at the Emory Clinic at Emory University Hospital. In addition, she attends the Grady Rheumatology Clinic and is involved in teaching medical students, residents and fellows.

Languages

  • English
  • Amharic

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2010

Locations

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg A, Fl 3
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 overall rating 697 ratings

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 Provider showed concern
4.8 Provider explained things clearly
4.7 Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 Provider included you in decisions
4.7 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-30

Excellent service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

All Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-07

Excellent and professional service and atmosphere.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-07

I love Emory.

1 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-26

Dr. Ayele did not listen, minimized the pain I am experiencing and overtalked me. She recommended additional test but told me based on the data I shouldn't be experiencing any pain after that I opted out of testing with her as It felt as just appeasing me not to genuinely help me find the reason for the pain. I have never had a back and forth with a doctor before. It was stressful and frustrating. What is most disappointing I read her research and watched her panel discussions online on Sarcdosis and asked to be referred to her because I thought she would be able to help and explain my condition. Horrible experience and will not return.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-06

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-03

I think Dr. Ayele is excellent in communicating and ensuring I understand what we are discussing

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-27

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

She is very helpful & made me feel @ease

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

An resident was shadowing Dr Ayele. He listened, asked questions, and was genuinely interested in how I was doing and my treatment needs.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-14

Very good X

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-11

I like dealing with Dr. Ayele and have confidence in her judgment and knowledge.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-29

Great service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-28

I would like followup information on all the tests that the doctor ordered. I usually hear about one or two things but there are often results that are out of range and I never find out why.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-27

Dr. Ayele is highly professional, expert in her field of study, thorough, exercised patient centered approach. I am so bless to have her as my doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-16

This was a follow up with Dr Ayele and I appreciated the time she took to listen to my concerns and to then discuss her thoughts for next steps and tests to be run. She was very thorough and professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-13

Dr Ayele was very kind, thorough and professional. She asked questions. She provided additional information and did not leave a stone unturned. She is an excellent rheumatologist.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-13

I appreciate Dr Ayele, she's very knowledgeable about my main complaint of Sarcoidosis. She is a wonderful doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-07

Dr Ayele explains things well and is very professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-02

Understanding and thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-31

Dr. Ayele and her assistant are very good.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-31

Good experience and well satisfied.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-31

Professional

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-31

The provider was an hour late coming into the treatment room and rushed through the visit. If I were that late, I would have been charged a fee!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-30

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-30

Everyone demonstrated the holiday spirits of compassion and good will.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-12

I felt like my concerns were glossed over, like I didn't know my own body. I have Sjogrens and no discussion of what I am experiencing. My symptoms are getting worse and I need appropriate treatment which I did not get Considering changing physicians.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-11

Highly recommend the doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

Dr. Ayele is a fantastic doctor she not only listens to your needs she completely checks out your needs!! Goes above and beyond what others might not be looking for and I love that!! She is very knowledgeable!! And will tell you exactly how it is and I love that about her!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

I felt.very much that we worked as a team through good communication- very keen questioning- to arrive at the best treatment possible

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-09

Dr. Ayele is great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-07

Actually I had the most time with the resident , Dr Song. He was excellent. Very unrushed in his question answering and asking. Took time to explain things when I asked questions regarding my condition. Brought in some real practical applications, which I appreciated. I really liked this resident and the way he treated me as a patient. And conveyed his knowledge and suggestions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-05

Excellent, she really cared

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-04

Doctor was very professional.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-02

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-25

Good care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-23

Knowledge and asked questions about my health and how l am feeling

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-05

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-21

Dr Ayele was wonderful In trying to get why I was there, very professional.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-18

She is an amazing doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

Very caring and concern for my personal health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

I am supposed to take vitamin D and calcium. It was not clear to me whether I must buy them myself or whether I would get a prescription for them. I got clarification after asking though.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

Dr Ayele is attentive, thorough, and I trust her recommendations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-04

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-27

Thank you Dr.Ayela

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-18

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-11

Dr. Ayele is Excellent, knowledgeable, caring, cordial, professional. I have complete confidence in her care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-10

Thank you Doctor Adeyle for caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-10

Dr. Ayele,Provides patient-centered approach to my care, highly professional, kind, and expertise In her field of study

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-05

Always amazed that Dr Ayele can pinpoint the important information from my ramblings.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-03

Good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-22

Dr. Ayele is an excellent doctor and my favorite. She includes me in the decision making process for my healthcare treatment. Very thorough when it comes down to diagnosis and treatment plan inclusive of the benefit and risk. She proposes a recommendation and respects my decisions. Very personable and respected doctor. I have recommended Emory Healthcare to family, friends, and guest that pass through my job. I will continue to do refer patrons to the Emory Healthcare system.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-22

Absolutely the best. Listens and accommodating, understanding, caring, genuine.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-19

Doctor Ayele is great and so are her staff. Its the check in staff that seems inefficient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-15

Dr Ayele is kind, friendly and courteous and professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-13

The doctors and staff were great.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-28

Dr. Ayele is always accessible. I give her a rating of "10"

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-16

Dr Ayele is an excellent physician. Her kindness is amazing. She takes her time explaining things and giving her opinion about our questions. It's a pleasure to be her patient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-15

Dr. Ayele is wonderful!!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-09

I like Dr. Ayele very much and would definitely recommend her to anyone.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-09

I received excellent care from my doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-09

Dr Ayele was excellent. Very through and explained in detail my disease

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-05

Dr Aleale always shows great concern and care for all my worries and all about my treatment and all my aches and pains and also about things that are happening that I don't even know about she has concerned about and fixes and or check cell and make sure that everything is okay and does what she needs to do to make sure that it's okay and send you for test and text and make sure that everything is going good and goes above and beyond way above and beyond she is an excellent position I give her 20 Stars I would recommend this lady to my mother my grandmother and my great grandmother!!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-30

Always shows concern for my problems and gives good and helpful advice.

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-26

She didn't seem to grasp problem.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-17

Very thorough, easy to talk to. Felt a genuine care when discussing my condition/problems.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-08

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-05

Dr. Ayele is very thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-26

I had a good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-25

Excellent doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-23

She was very informative of choices in Treatment

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-23

Truly concerned about you!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-12

Dr. Ayele is great highly professional expert in her chosen field of study. She is thorough, has good listening skills and provides good feedback back.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-09

My first time seeing the Dr. For all I had going on. She came in with a warm welcoming and I'm sure she had a beautiful smile under her mask. Very sweet and I like how she listen to everything I had to say about my problems and she showed concerns. I love how she explained to me about things into details about what may or may not be going on. I was getting worried about certain things she was saying, but she reassured me by telling me the positive outlook on my lab work. My examination was in details as she checked me. So my overall first time experience was great with her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-28

Doc was truly the best! Answered all my questions and made sure I was ok!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-25

Everyone on Staff from doctor to housekeeping was very pleasant and professional and I had excellent care. Thank you very much

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-23

Dr Ayele is an excellent care provider . She keeps all the details and checks on everything about her patients

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-16

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-13

Great service

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-26

The dr seemed insulted that I was referred to her by my pain mgmt doc and podiatrist. She would not just sit and listen to my concerns, she kept interrupting me to basically tell me I didn't know what I was talking about.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-25

Dr Ayele includes me In decisions concerning my health options. I'm very grateful that she is my physican. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a excellent rheumatologist.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-22

Dr. Ayele is friendly and gentle. She listens and works to ensure proper care

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-21

The doctor spoke very quickly and seemed rushed. When she asked me to take a deep breath, she only gave me about two seconds before she moved her stethoscope and asked me to take another deep breath. I was hyperventilating trying to keep up and then she asked me if I was often short of breath. I was trying to explain Why I was having a hard time, but I don't think she understood me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-16

She is the best physician that I have. She cares about her patients and personally gets back with you after your visits.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-15

Feel very confident under her care, she is very compassionate and thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-14

Dr Ayele is a vary caring and attentive doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-05

Dr.Ayele is a very caring doctor! She goes ABOVE and BEYOND to make sure you're taking care of yourself!! To taking the time out of her busy schedule to calling you back if your Labs aren't right to make sure that you're taking care of it that to me is looking out for your patient, cuz usually it's a nurse that calls not the doctor and I thought that was really special thank you Dr Ayele!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-04

Very thoughtful and caring also informative

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-30

Dr. Ayele is obviously a very good Rheumatologist, but she can be excessively stern and unyielding. As an example, she indicated if the next test did not show improvement, she would put me on this other medication; without having explained anything about said medication of its side effects.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-29

Doctor went above and beyond

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-19

I would 100% recommend.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-18

Great info

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-15

I think she is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-16

G ood

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-11

Very professional, caring, patient and we'll informed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-06

Dr Ayele is a class act in her chosen profession. She is very knowledgeable and thorough. She displays patient centered care and provides the highest level of care. I am bless to have her on my care team. She is a well seasoned physician who exemplified a high level of professionalism.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-29

This doctor is very caring and careful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-26

Superb

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-21

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-14

Dr A and her assistant we're very nice and understanding patient and kind!!! I will recommend this woman to any other person she will give it to you straight no matter how anxious you are!!!! She will help you figure you out thank you Dr A for all your concerns!!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-12

Dr. Ayele is always thorough about asking about my concerns and explaining her reasons.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-10

Very thorough in her explanations & suggestions

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-06

Before Dr. Ayele, and before I was diagnosed with lupus, a doctor said I imagined my symptoms making me unsure who to talk to. Dr. Ayele listens to me and knows what is going on and helps me. I recommend her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-01

Hope I don't run into someone who needs her help, but I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Ayele -- She's excellent. Reminds me of doctors of 30-40 years ago: Good at listening, good at explaining, careful to manage expectations. There should be more like her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-22

Very attentive and make sure you understand what you are supposed to do. Will explain if you have trouble understanding her diagnosis or follow up care. Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-22

The doctor was excellent, thoughtful and thorough. Emory should commend her being a credible asset to the institution.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-17

Wonderful visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Dr Ayele, always communicate with me Concerning my Lupus, including new medications and what to expect. What pain I'm experiencing.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

I feel like my doctor was prepared for my appointment. Reviewing my file before entering the room.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-01

My provider Dr. Ayele is the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-19

Very impressed, as I have been with all the Emory doctors and specialists I've seen this year.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-14

We greatly appreciate Dr Ayele! She is thorough and goes above & beyond caring for her patients. When I called with a concern she responded readily and again later that day made follow up call. Grateful for this kind of healthcare from her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-12

Dr. Ayele approaches the patient condition with logic and measured solutions

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-31

Dr Ayele is absolutely awesome. I am so thankful to be under her care !

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-29

Dr. Ayele went over each available option for the treatment of ostheoporosis in full detail which greatly helped my decision process.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-28

I love my Doctor and my nurse is wonderful too I have no problems with your rheumatology department. They are great.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-27

So thankful for her approach to treat a long time problem.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-16

My experience could not have been better.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-13

Good service.

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-13

She was in a hurry and stepped away to take a personal call

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-07

Dr explained my condition well. She solicited my opinion and addressed my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-06

I really like Dr. Ayele. I think she genuinely cares and tries very hard to understand and address any concerns I share with her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-05

Detailed information regarding 2 alternative treatments and plan of action if a change from current treatment warranted.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-03

Dr. Ayelet & Assistant was highly professional and thorough! I appreciate the great care I am receiving from her. I truly bless to have a very knowledgeable doctor who understands my complex medical situation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-01

Dr. Ayele is wonderful!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-30

Dr. Ayele always exceeds expectations. She answers all questions in understandable terms and promptly follows through with any outstanding appointment items. Very grateful to have her as a care provider.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-30

Very quick and her Asst Doctor did all the work.

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-30

I'd like another doctor. Spent more time interrupting me and not offering any tangible options for effective treatment

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-27

Dr Ayele was thoughtful and clear. She included me in decisions about my care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-27

Sincerely concerned about my health always.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-26

My doctor being as busy as she is gave me her time and patience which I didn't deserve by the way because I was not on time for my appointment. I appreciated that because not everyone is as forgiving. I am Thankful for her giving me a chance. This helps me appreciate her more.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-25

Good

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-19

I am very grateful for Dr. Ayele. She may not believe me when I say that I thought I was dying a few years back, but that just means I feel she saved my life in more than one way.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-18

I greatly appreciate Dr Ayele and her expertise

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-17

Excellent Service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-11

She is caring, provided excellent information and cared for my issue

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-02

Dr Ayele always listens carefully and explains her answers.

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-01

She told me I would lose my arm if I do not take the medicine. I asked If there Is another way of curing whatever I have so-called arthritis. She told me I should continue taking the medication that causes my fingers to swell and be stiff that causes me dizziness and I continue to have pain. I believe that the dr overcharged me exuberantly for my previous visit. I was looking for clarity from her but she told me that bcs the clinic is connected to the hospital the charges are much higher. I am concerned bcs I have a bill that does not make sense. I am having the bill disputed by Emory and also the insurance company. I will not return to Dr Ayele and will take my care to Resurgence.

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-26

I will not come back to see her and need some help finding a different physician as I need follow up. Who can assist me? It seems that did not like the fact that I was my own advocate.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-25

The Doctor was very thorough in her examination.She took the time to explain things to me and address my concerns. She also called me personally with the results.I've never had that happen before.It was a great experience as I was able to ask her any questions regarding her resnotes without having to go through a assistant or email. The doctor gets a ten plus in my book she was great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-21

I feel this doctor ticks absolutely every box I want ticked for my doctor. Excellent in all regards.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-21

Superb/Outstanding/Excellent Physician care. Explained EVERYTHING and gave me her Undivided Attention. Already referred a friend relocating from Arkansas to Atlanta, GA area.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-14

Dr Ayele was outstanding..I am so very thrilled and blessed to be under her care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-12

I appreciate the time that Dr. Ayele spent with me. Very professional and thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-11

Dr. Ayele is very involved in my treatment She always explain what approach she is taking an make sure i understand.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-11

Excellent care as always she explains everything in terms you can understand. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a doctor of this specialty.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Rheumatology, 2013
  • Residency: Atlanta Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2010
  • Internship: Atlanta Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2008
  • Medical Education: Addis Ababa University School of Medicine, MD, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010