Meet the people behind Auria Medical Clinics: board-certified physicians and the clinical team who make every visit feel personal.
Internal medicine, pulmonary, sleep, and weight management share the same roof and the same patient-first standard.
Board-certified internal medicine physician
Dr. Mozhgan Zafar is a highly experienced and board-certified internal medicine physician currently practicing at Auria Medical Clinics, LLC. With a medical career spanning over two decades, Dr. Zafar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her primary care practice.
Dr. Zafar completed her medical education at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Shiraz-Iran, where she also pursued a cardiology residency. She further enhanced her skills with an internal medicine residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Michigan. This diverse educational background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both cardiology and internal medicine.
Throughout her career, Dr. Zafar has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. She obtained her board certification in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in 2011 and successfully completed her recertification in 2021. She holds a permanent Iranian National board certification in cardiology.
Her professional experience includes practicing internal medicine in various settings, from Iowa Health Physicians to Greater Gwinnett Internal Medicine Associates where she practiced internal medicine/primary care for 11 years in Snellville, GA, before joining her husband, Dr. Ali Araghi at Auria Medical Clinics. She has provided excellent care to more than 5000 patients since 2011. Her extensive clinical skills encompass a wide range of procedures, including coronary angiographies, echocardiography, and stress test.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Zafar has been involved in research and teaching. She has lectured on cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and ECG interpretation to medical and nursing students.
Her dedication to patient care has been recognized with multiple "Best Physician" awards in Internal Medicine in Snellville, GA. Her commitment to community service is evident through her volunteer work, including providing charity medical services to refugees and educational courses for pregnant patients with cardiovascular diseases.
She is known for her thorough examinations and personable demeanor, making her patients feel at ease during consultations. Her attentive listening skills and ability to connect with patients of various ages and circumstances have earned her praise from those under her care. Patients consistently commend her responsiveness, caring nature, and perceptiveness. Her commitment to providing consistent, courteous, and congenial care has fostered long-term relationships with many of her patients. Her practice embraces modern healthcare solutions, offering telehealth options to accommodate patients' diverse needs. This blend of traditional patient care and technological adaptation demonstrates her commitment to accessible and comprehensive healthcare.
With an average patient rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, Dr. Zafar's dedication to patient satisfaction is evident. Her approach to medicine, which focuses on a total person healthcare philosophy encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of healing, resonates well with her patients.
Founder and practicing physician
Dr. Ali Araghi is a physician with over 30 years of experience in internal, pulmonary, critical care, sleep, and obesity medicine. He currently practices at Auria Medical Clinics, LLC, alongside his wife, Dr. Mozhgan Zafar, and serves as an attending physician at SouthWell health care system.
Education and Certifications Dr. Araghi's medical journey began in Iran, where he obtained his Diploma of Medicine from Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in 1992[1]. He completed residencies in Internal Medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1992-1995) and Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (2001-2004)[1]. He further pursued a fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Wayne State University (2004-2007). Dr. Araghi holds active board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine[1]. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine[1].
Professional Experience Throughout his career, Dr. Araghi has held several prestigious positions:
Academic Contributions Dr. Araghi has made significant contributions to medical education:
Clinical Expertise: Dr. Araghi possesses extensive clinical experience in general internal medicine (33 years), as well as pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine (18 years). He is proficient in various medical procedures, including bronchoscopy, endoscopy, echocardiography, and critical care procedures. Research and Publications Throughout his career, Dr. Araghi has contributed to medical research and literature, presenting at international conferences and authoring several publications, including:
Patient Reviews: Dr. Araghi has garnered a strong reputation among his patients, maintaining an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Healthgrades. Patients consistently praise his expertise, thoroughness, and compassionate approach to care, particularly in pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep disorders.
Medical Assistant
Hi! My name is Eunik, and I have been working at Auria Medical Clinics as a Medical Assistant for over 3 years. I started as an MA student and have loved it ever since. My favorite part about my job is the patients. I love interacting with them every day and making them smile! I enjoy going to the park, reading, and countless DIY activities when I'm not at work. If I had to pick a quote that best represents me, I would say, “It costs nothing to be nice.” If I can make one person smile, my day will be made.
Receptionist
Hello! My name is Tonya Maner. I've worked for Auria Medical Clinics as the front desk scheduler for three wonderful years. I am a mother of seven beautiful children and my rescue dog, Maggie, who is now five years old. My hobbies are movies, coloring, and reading. The thing that motivates me the most in life is being able to help people and make them smile. It is the best feeling ever! My favorite quote is, “Make a habit of two things: to help or at least do no harm.” Love as many as you can and help those who need it. You’ll never see any greater satisfaction than that. Stay sweet!!
Recent Google reviews from patients of Auria Medical Clinics.
a year ago
This practice has treated me and my husband for about 11 years. Seen me through some very traumatic medical conditions and been the most nurturing professional and caring primary Doctor I’ve had in my lifetime. I consider Dr Zafar an above and beyond kind of person and practitioner. And I absolutely adore her front desk folks!! The absolute best. You will never feel unheard or cared for here.
11 months ago
I’ve been coming to Dr. Zafar for almost 10 years now. She has been there for me through so much. Kind and Compassionate doesn’t begin to cover it. And her team is really kind and caring too. Dr. Zafar does excellent with patient education and answers any and all questions, very easy to talk to. She is your biggest cheerleader when it comes to your health!
6 months ago
Not one complaint. Office staff was very friendly and warming. Dr. Araghi was great to talk to and visit was quick, no long time to wait. Would definitely recommend.
Your Feedback Helps Us to Help You Better
Meet our providers
Explore our care areas or call the office to find the right visit type.
