
Kiana Taba, MD
As the daughter of a rheumatologist, Dr. Taba was exposed to medicine, even autoimmune diseases, at a young age. She was fascinated by the workings of the human body and knew that she wanted to be a doctor.
After graduating from Emory University, Dr. Taba attended Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She then trained at West Virginia University and the University of Southern California. She is board certified in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine.
Her years in practice showed her how difficult our healthcare system has made it to provide the best care to patients. The ways her father practiced seem to be gone. But her mission is to remove barriers and bring back that level of care. And so, she opened her own practice that is run on a membership model that puts patient’s needs first.
Dr. Taba does this with extended appointment times that allow her to truly hear the patient’s story. Patients will have unlimited accessibility to the doctor, allowing them to get care in between visits. Dr. Taba also provides house calls for those who are in need.
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Community!
Dr. Taba is passionate about community engagement and advocacy. She leads local wellness walks, supports national healthcare initiatives, and partners with the Arthritis Foundation to improve care and resources for patients. Her commitment goes beyond the clinic—she walks, advocates, and partners for your health.
Experience
- Rheumatologist and Owner
Kiana Taba, MD, Inc.
Sep 2024 - Present
Newport Beach, California - Clinical Assistant Professor
Florida State University College of Medicine
Oct 2023 - Jul 2024
Tallahassee, Florida - Rheumatologist
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
Sep 2020 - Jul 2024
Tallahassee, Florida - Rheumatologist
Intercoastal Medical Group Inc.
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
Sarasota, Florida
Education & Training
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
Fellowship, Rheumatology
2017 - 2019 - West Virginia University
Residency, Internal Medicine
2014 - 2017 - Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
2013 - Emory University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
2005 - The Bolles School
2001
Certifications & Licensure
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM®)
Certified in Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM®)
Certified in Rheumatology - American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
Certified in Lifestyle Medicine - International Society for Clinical Densitometry
Certification in Clinical Densitometry - CA State Medical License
- FL State Medical License
Volunteering
- Walk Leader
Walk with a Doc
May 2025 - Present
Newport Beach, California - Advocacy Chair
Southern California Rheumatology Society
March 2025 - Present
California
Honors & Awards
- Student Activist of the Year Award
Issued by American Public Health Association
Jan 2007 - Dr. Stanley Burton Scholarship
Issued by Feinberg School of Medicine
Aug 2006 - Mortar Board Senior Honor Society
Jan 2005 - Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Issued by Georgia Gamma Chapter, Emory University
Jan 2003
Organizations
- International Society of Clinical Densitometry
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Rheumatology
- American college of Lifestyle Medicine
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320 Superior Avenue
Suite 310
Newport Beach, CA 92663
