The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 192 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    Pacific Arthritis Care Center Inc.

    5230 Pacific Concourse Dr Ste 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Furst is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Furst is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis.

    Elite in Arthritis
    Elite in Arthritis
    8700 Beverly Blvd., 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Weisman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Weisman is rated as an Elite 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 207, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Orrin Troum is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Troum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Troum is currently accepting new patients.

    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
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Office

      1000 Veteran Ave Rm 32-59, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christina Charles is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Charles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Charles is board certified in Rheumatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2005.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      1000 Veteran Ave Rm 32-59, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Veena Ranganath is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ranganath is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Synovectomy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Office

      100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 100, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stefan Ruehm is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ruehm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 400, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bert Mandelbaum is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mandelbaum 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 Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Mandelbaum is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 540, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tanaz Kermani is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kermani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis. Dr. Kermani is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Interventional Radiology

      Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Genshaft is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Genshaft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Embolectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 365B, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Louie is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Louie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Ambulatory Surgery Center UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica

      1225 15th St Ste 2100, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexandra Stavrakis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Stavrakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Septic Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Ambulatory Surgery Center UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica

      1225 15th St Ste 2100, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Frank Petrigliano is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Petrigliano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Volkmann is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Volkmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Sarcoidosis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Playa Vista Medical Offices

      5300 Mcconnell Ave, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joshua Solomon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Daniel J. Wallace M D A Medical Corp.

      8750 Wilshire Blvd Ste 210, 
      Beverly Hills, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Wallace is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Wallace is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Cedars-Sinai Spine Center

      444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 800, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Thordarson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Thordarson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, and Osteotomy.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Office

      8700 Beverly Blvd Ste 5512, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roxana Coras is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Coras is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Gout.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Physiatry
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Physiatry

      Regents Of The University Of California

      1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jae Jung is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Jung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccydynia, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Wallerian Degeneration.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Santa Monica Urgent Care Inc

      524 Colorado Ave, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nazanin Parsaei is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Parsaei is rated as an Experienced 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 Thrush, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Pustules.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      15TH Street Plaza Family Medicine & Internal Medicine

      1260 15th St Ste 1502, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Julia Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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