The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 98 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 82 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Elite in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariko Ishimori is a Rheumatologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Ishimori is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Arthritis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    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 in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Troum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Troum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    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 in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kermani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis. Dr. Kermani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 200E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Peck is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Peck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Peck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 200E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Feldman is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Feldman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Amro Balki is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Balki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Balki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Amy Kehl is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Kehl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Office

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

    James Louie is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Louie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Martin is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    UCLA Health Pulmonology

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

    Alan Gorn is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Still's Disease, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Center For Rheumatology Medical Corporation

    8640 W 3rd St, Suite 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Horizon is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Horizon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Rheumatological Rehab Medical Group

    1328 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elyse Rubenstein is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Rubenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Center Santa Monica

    1920 Colorado Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blanca Campos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Campos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Charles-Schoeman is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Charles-Schoeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Rheumatology

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristal Choi is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Polymyositis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Martha Hierro MD Inc.

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 335E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katy Setoodeh is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Setoodeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Rheumatology

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Yang is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1301 20th St Ste 390, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Ramer is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Ramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Rheumatology

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benedict Tiong is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Tiong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meika Fang is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Alkaptonuria.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Ankylosing Spondylitis?

    Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a progressive inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis that affects the small joints in the spine and pelvis (sacroiliac joints), eventually causing them to fuse, making the spine become stiff, inflexible, and hunched over. As the disease progresses, it can also affect the ribs, eyes (acute iritis), and cause fractured spinal vertebrae. There are two subtypes of ankylosing spondylitis: 1) non-radiographic ankylosing spondylitis (nr-axSpA), which means that the joint damage cannot be seen on X-ray, and 2) ankylosing spondylitis (AS), when the joint damage can be seen on X-ray. Ankylosing spondylitis affects more men than women, and usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood.

    When should I see an Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ankylosing Spondylitis 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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