The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Laguna Woods, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Laguna Woods, CA. Of these, 55 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Arthritis
    Experienced in Arthritis

    OrthoWest

    24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Montgomery is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Woods, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Montgomery is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Arthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Family Medicine
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Motte is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Motte 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 Homocystinuria, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

    Experienced in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Manasson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Manasson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Atheroembolic Renal Disease, High Cholesterol, and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH). Dr. Manasson 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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      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Kolvita Family Medical Group Inc.

      25982 Pala Ste 180, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Zeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Zeller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Neuralgia, and Papular Urticaria.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Kookootsedes Medical PC

      25411 Cabot Rd, 
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      32+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gayle Kookootsedes is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Kookootsedes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Kookootsedes is board certified in American Board Of Rheumatology.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      General Practice
      Experienced in Arthritis
      General Practice

      J. Margo Jaffe Orr M.D. Inc.

      27725 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste 220, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Meltser is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Meltser is rated as an Experienced 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Delirium, and Dementia.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Allen A Jahroumi, MD

      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Allen Jahroumi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Jahroumi 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 Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Cellulitis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Orthopaedic Specialty Institute-Irvine

      16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 511, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Barnett is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Office

      15785 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 340, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Albert Saisho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Saisho 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 High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Gout.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Office

      16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 400, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dave Shukla is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Hand Surgery
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Hand Surgery

      Newport Orthopedic Institute-Irvine

      16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 400, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tze Ip is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ip is rated as an Experienced 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 Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, and Trigger Thumb.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Orthopedics

      Kaiser Permanente Alton/Sand Canyon Medical Offices - Orthopedics Department

      6670 Alton Pkwy, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Namba is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Namba 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 Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

      6670 Alton Pkwy, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dhiren Sheth is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Sheth 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, Contracture Deformity, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sheth is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Office

      25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 100, 
      Laguna Niguel, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lauren Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Common Cold, Tracheitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      27725 Santa Margarita Parkway, Suite 100, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Duggan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Duggan 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, Arthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Duggan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

      26700 Towne Centre Dr, 
      Foothill Ranch, CA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Farah Mahmood is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Arthritis. Dr. Mahmood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine

      Office

      19200 Jamboree Rd Ste 4100, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dean Wang is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Wang 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 Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

      Orthopedics
      Orthopedics

      OrthoWest

      18785 Brookhurst St., Suite 100, 
      Fountain Valley, CA 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abraham Kim is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Kim 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 Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Office

      25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 250, 
      Laguna Niguel, CA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sonja Krafcik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Krafcik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Optum - Ladera Ranch

      800 Corporate Dr, 
      Ladera Ranch, CA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      45+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mitchell Wainwright is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Wainwright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papular Urticaria, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Empyema. Dr. Wainwright is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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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