The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in alameda, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Arthritis near alameda, CA. Of these, 82 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Arthritis
    Elite in Arthritis
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    Ankylosing Spondylitis Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lianne Gensler is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gensler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Gensler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology, Rheumatology. Dr. Gensler is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Univ Of California Home Care Serv

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jinoos Yazdany is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yazdany is rated as an Elite 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Yazdany is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1635 Divisadero St Ste 625, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsey Criswell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Criswell is rated as a Distinguished 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Criswell 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
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - Rheumatology

      3600 Broadway, 3rd Floor, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Manjeet Bhamra is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Bhamra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Adult Still's Disease. Dr. Bhamra is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Oakland Care Center

      350 30th Street, Suite 320, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Suresh Nayar is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Nayar is rated as an Experienced 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Trigger Thumb, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Nayar is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Nayar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Berkeley Outpatient Center

      3100 San Pablo Ave., 
      Berkeley, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Barber is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Barber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Barber is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery., Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Barber is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Ucsf

      1001 Potrero Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary Margaretten is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Margaretten is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Polyarteritis Nodosa, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Margaretten is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Office

      1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 30, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Graf is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Graf is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Synovitis, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Graf is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Referral may be required

      Office

      1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 30, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Imboden is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Imboden is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Synovitis. Dr. Imboden is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Referral may be required

      Pacific Rheumatology Associates

      2100 Webster St, Ste 112, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Pedro Ruiz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ruiz 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polyarteritis Nodosa. Dr. Ruiz is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Referral may be required

      Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd) Program

      1825 4th St Fl 6, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Emily Von Scheven is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Von Scheven 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Arthritis. Dr. Von Scheven is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinic

      400 Parnassus Ave Fl B-1, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary Nakamura is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nakamura is rated as an Advanced 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), Arthritis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Nakamura is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology | Integrative Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology | Integrative Medicine
      Referral may be required

      Lupus Clinic

      400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Patterson is a Rheumatologist and an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Patterson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Referral may be required

      Rheumatology Clinic

      400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Julie Zikherman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Zikherman 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 Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Cryoglobulinemia, Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, and Synovectomy. Dr. Zikherman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology, Rheumatology. Dr. Zikherman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      San Francisco VA Medical Center

      4150 Clement St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gabriela Schmajuk is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Schmajuk is rated as a Distinguished 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), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Schmajuk is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      General Practice
      Experienced in Arthritis
      General Practice

      Balaji Medical Corporation

      1406 Park St Ste 100, 
      Alameda, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ushakiran Khade is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Alameda, California. Dr. Khade is rated as an Experienced 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 Tardive Dyskinesia, Periorbital Cellulitis, Epilepsy, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Jagmohan S. Khaira M.D Inc.

      1050 Marina Village Pkwy Ste 101, 
      Alameda, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jagmohan Khaira is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Khaira 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Stroke.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Lim Family Medical Corp.

      638 Webster St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mabel Lim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Empyema.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Referral required

      Highland Hospital

      1411 E 31st St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shweta Kishore is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kishore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Kishore is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Highland Hospital

      1411 E 31st St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Distefano is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Distefano 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 Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

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      Last Updated: 09/26/2026

      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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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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