The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in del mar, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Arthritis near del mar, CA. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Arthritis

    Dr. Arthur F. Kavanaugh
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Arthritis

    Dr. Arthur F. Kavanaugh
    Internal Medicine
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    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    800-926-8273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Kavanaugh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kavanaugh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Necrosis. Dr. Kavanaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Arthritis
    Elite in Arthritis
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    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    858-552-8585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Terkeltaub is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Terkeltaub is rated as an Elite 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 Gout, Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Synovitis. Dr. Terkeltaub is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Referral may be required
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    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    858-295-3054
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Keating is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Keating 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, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Keating 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

      Dr. Monica Guma
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Dr. Monica Guma
      Rheumatology
      Referral may be required
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      UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

      9500 Gilman Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (6.1 miles away)
      858-642-3247
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Monica Guma is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Guma 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 Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Gout. Dr. Guma is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Vikram K. Garg
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Vikram K. Garg
      Rheumatology
      Referral may be required
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      Scripps Green Hospital

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      858-554-8818
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vikram Garg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Office

      4520 Executive Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      844-377-7678
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Matthew Meunier is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Meunier 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 Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

      3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      858-682-0164
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      William Bugbee is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bugbee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Arthritis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Dr. Ajay Nirula
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Dr. Ajay Nirula
      Rheumatology
      Referral may be required

      Office

      5171 Meadows Del Mar, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      858-436-4906
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Ajay Nirula is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nirula is rated as an Advanced 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 Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Arthritis. Dr. Nirula is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Office

      3535 General Atomics Ct, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      858-610-7000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Chris Storgard is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Storgard 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 Gout and Arthritis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required
      Before you request

      Office

      9500 Gilman Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (6.1 miles away)
      858-534-5439
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregg Silverman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Advanced 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 Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Referral required
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      Robin C. Wedberg MD APC

      5030 Camino De La Siesta Ste 106, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (14.7 miles away)
      619-334-4869
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
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      Ara Dikranian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dikranian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Dikranian is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      858-299-2984
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Mundis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mundis is rated as an Experienced 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 Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      858-299-2984
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Cameron Barr is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced 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, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      858-299-2984
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Richard Walker is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Walker 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, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required
      Before you request

      University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (6.0 miles away)
      858-657-7000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Brian Pedersen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pedersen 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 Scleroderma, Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). Dr. Pedersen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required
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      Office

      9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2C, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      858-657-6110
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Doquyen Huynh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Huynh 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 Polyarteritis Nodosa, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Huynh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Joshua M. Hillman
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Joshua M. Hillman
      Internal Medicine

      Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

      354 Santa Fe Dr, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (5.4 miles away)
      833-446-6363
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Hillman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hillman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Tal S. David
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Tal S. David
      Orthopedics
      Referral may be required

      Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Inc.

      4445 Eastgate Mall Ste 103, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      858-412-6080
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Tal David is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. David 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 Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Rina Jain
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Rina Jain
      Orthopedics
      Referral may be required

      Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      858-626-6167
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      Rina Jain is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jain 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Scott T. Ball
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Scott T. Ball
      Orthopedics
      Referral may be required

      University Of CA San Diego

      1200 Garden View Rd, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      858-657-8200
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Ball is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Decerebrate Posture, Knee Replacement, 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 del mar, 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 del mar, 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 do I find the best Arthritis doctor near del mar, CA?

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      How does MediFind rank Arthritis doctors near del mar, 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 del mar, 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 del mar, 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 del mar, 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 del mar, 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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