The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in laguna beach, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Arthritis near laguna beach, CA. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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53 providers found
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    OrthoWest

    24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Montgomery is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Woods, California. 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 and Orthopedic Joint Replacement Surgeon.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    OrthoWest

    Irvine, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arash Aminian is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Aminian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Aminian is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon.

    Experienced in Arthritis
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    David M Ashkenaze MD

    31862 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Ashkenaze is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Ashkenaze 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, Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Ashkenaze is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ashkenaze 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
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Office

      25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 250, 
      Laguna Niguel, CA 
       (4.8 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required
      25411 Cabot Road, Suite 109, 
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gayle Kookootsedes is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. 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. Dr. Kookootsedes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Newport Walk In Medical Group Inc.

      2075 San Joaquin Hills Rd, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nathan Kiskila is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Kiskila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 99 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Lymphangitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Kiskila is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Health And Wellness Center Inc

      23672 Birtcher Dr, 
      Lake Forest, CA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Ali 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 High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Down Syndrome, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Newport Center Medical Group

      400 Newport Center Dr Ste 504, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bradley Kays is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Kays is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Kays is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Optum - Ladera Ranch

      800 Corporate Dr, 
      Ladera Ranch, CA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mitchell Wainwright is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. 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, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Empyema. Dr. Wainwright is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Hoag Hospital Irvine

      16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ewa Kontny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kontny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Referral may be required

      Gottschalk Medical Plaza

      1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicole Ridolfi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ridolfi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Ridolfi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Ridolfi is currently accepting new patients.

      Referral may be required

      Gottschalk Medical Plaza

      1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients

      Arash Anavim is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Anavim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Epithelioid Sarcoma, Myxoid Liposarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal. Dr. Anavim is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Anavim is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Newport Pacific Medical Group Inc

      1419 Superior Ave Ste 1, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rafael Penunuri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Penunuri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Arthritis, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

      26700 Towne Centre Dr, 
      Foothill Ranch, CA 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Farah Mahmood is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. 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), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Arthritis. Dr. Mahmood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahmood 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 
       (5.7 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
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (5.8 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 
       (5.8 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.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Orthopedic Institute Of Newport Beach LTD. Partnership

      22 Corporate Plaza Dr, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nicholas Wegner is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Wegner 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 Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Wegner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Orthopedic Institute Of Newport Beach LTD. Partnership

      22 Corporate Plaza Dr, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Siljander is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Siljander 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Siljander is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Orthopedic Institute Of Newport Beach LTD. Partnership

      22 Corporate Plaza Dr, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nader Nassif is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Nassif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee 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 laguna beach, 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 beach, 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 beach, 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 beach, 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 beach, 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 beach, 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 beach, 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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