The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Arthritis near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Kavanaugh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kavanaugh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Elite in Arthritis
    Elite in Arthritis

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Terkeltaub is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Terkeltaub is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease.

    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Firestein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Firestein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Vasculitis, Synovitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Arthritis?

    Common conditions include: Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Fungal Arthritis, Gonococcal Arthritis

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      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

      9500 Gilman Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Monica Guma is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Guma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Gout.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      9500 Gilman Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregg Silverman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Kalunian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kalunian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Synovectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      UC San Diego Health

      9400 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Takashi Hirase is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hirase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Scripps Green Hospital

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Keating is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Keating is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Robin C. Wedberg MD APC

      5030 Camino De La Siesta Ste 106, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ara Dikranian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dikranian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Robert I Fox MD Inc.

      9850 Genesee Ave Ste 910, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Fox is a primary care provider, practicing in Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, Arthritis, and Pyridoxine Deficiency.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2C, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Doquyen Huynh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polyarteritis Nodosa, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Ryan Dominguez, MD, A Signaturemd Physician

      9850 Genesee Ave Ste 810, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      G Dominguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dominguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Avian Influenza, Shingles, and Tracheitis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Office

      9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2C, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arnoldas Ceponis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ceponis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      4520 Executive Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Soo Choi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Mundis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mundis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Walker is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

      3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Bugbee is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bugbee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Arthritis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Salvatore Albani is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Albani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Thymectomy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      4168 Front St Ste 4, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abha Singh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Relapsing Polychondritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      5171 Meadows Del Mar, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ajay Nirula is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nirula is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Arthritis.

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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      What is the definition of Arthritis?

      Arthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis.

      When should I see an Arthritis doctor near La Jolla, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Arthritis doctor near La Jolla, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Arthritis doctors near La Jolla, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Arthritis doctors near La Jolla, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Arthritis doctor near La Jolla, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arthritis doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Arthritis doctor near La Jolla, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Arthritis doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Arthritis doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Arthritis doctors near La Jolla, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Arthritis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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