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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Arthritis near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Arthur F. Kavanaugh
      Elite in Arthritis
      Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology
      Elite in Arthritis
      Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Arthur Kavanaugh is a Rheumatologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kavanaugh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Elite in Arthritis
      Elite in Arthritis

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Gary Firestein is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Firestein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Vasculitis, Synovitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Elite in Arthritis
      Elite in Arthritis
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Terkeltaub is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Terkeltaub is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease.

      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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        Experienced in Arthritis
        Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

        Regents Of The University Of California

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

        Matthew Meunier is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Meunier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Ganglion Cyst.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Advanced in Arthritis
        9500 Gilman Dr, Department Of Medicine - 0663, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (3.6 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Gregg Silverman is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

        Susan E. Sweeney
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis
        9500 Gilman Dr #0656, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (3.8 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Susan Sweeney is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Arthritis.

        Takashi Hirase
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics
        9400 Campus Point Dr, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (4.1 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Takashi Hirase is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hirase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Advanced in Arthritis

        Scripps Health

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

        Richard Keating is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Keating is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Advanced in Arthritis

        Scripps Health

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

        William Bugbee is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bugbee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Arthritis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

        Distinguished in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        Distinguished in Arthritis
        Rheumatology

        Regents Of The University Of California

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

        Monica Guma is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Guma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Gout.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics | Sports Medicine | Holistic Medicine
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics | Sports Medicine | Holistic Medicine

        Damion J Valletta Do Professional Corporation

        8929 University Ctr Ln, Suite 206, 
        San Diego, CA 
         (3.6 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Damion Valletta is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Mr. Valletta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics
        3535 Lebon Dr, Apartment 2106, 
        San Diego, CA 
         (3.8 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Alfred Kuo is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine

        Marque Medical Clinic, Inc.

        4085 Governor Dr, 
        San Diego, CA 
         (4.3 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Nathan Kiskila is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kiskila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Lymphangitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Scripps Health

        9888 Genesee Ave, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (4.5 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Gregory Mundis is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mundis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Scripps Health

        9898 Genesee Ave, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (4.5 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Robert Eastlack is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis
        10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (4.7 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Richard Walker is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis
        10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (4.7 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Clifford Colwell is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Colwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 403c, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (4.7 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Vikram Garg is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Sjogren Syndrome.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

        Scripps Health

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

        Mark Cinque is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Cinque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Scripps Health

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

        Cameron Barr is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Barr has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

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        Last Updated: 10/30/2025

        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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