The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors near Palo Alto, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 49 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Mark C. Genovese
    Elite in Arthritis
    Elite in Arthritis

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Genovese is a Rheumatologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Genovese is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Vibeke Strand
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    306 Ramona Rd, 
    Portola Valley, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vibeke Strand is a Rheumatologist in Portola Valley, California. Dr. Strand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Stanford Health Care

    500 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Goodman is an Orthopedics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Goodman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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

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      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      3801 Miranda Ave, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeremy Sokolove is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sokolove is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Synovitis.

      Jennifer T. Wang
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Lordosis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Public Health and Preventive Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Public Health and Preventive Medicine
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin

      Tzielan Lee is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jorg Goronzy is a Rheumatologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Goronzy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lorinda Chung is a Rheumatologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Palo Alto VA Medical Center

      3801 Miranda Ave, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pier Indelli is an Orthopedics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Indelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Palo Alto VA Medical Center

      3801 Miranda Ave, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicholas Giori is an Orthopedics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Giori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Acute Pain, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Stanford Health Care

      420 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yashaar Chaichian is a Rheumatologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Chaichian has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Stanford University Medical Center

      450 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Constance Chu is an Orthopedics provider in Redwood City, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Synovitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine

      Stanford University Medical Center

      450 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Seth Sherman is a Sports Medicine provider in Redwood City, California. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Trochlear Dysplasia, Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Hand Surgery
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Hand Surgery

      Stanford University Medical Center

      450 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Ladd is a Hand Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Ladd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Stanford University Medical Center

      450 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Freehill is an Orthopedics provider in Redwood City, California. Dr. Freehill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Tenotomy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Stanford University Medical Center

      450 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Derek Amanatullah is an Orthopedics provider in Redwood City, California. Dr. Amanatullah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

      Sebastian J. Ko
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Mountain View Center

      Mountain View, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sebastian Ko is an Orthopedics provider in Mountain View, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Emilie Cheung is an Orthopedics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tenotomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tamiko Katsumoto is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Katsumoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC).

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stanford Shoor is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polyarteritis Nodosa.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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