The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 479 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Illinois, US. Of these, 403 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Theodore P. Pincus
    Elite in Arthritis
    Elite in Arthritis

    Rush University Medical Group

    1700 W Van Buren St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Pincus is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pincus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Pincus is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 365, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Katz is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Katz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    150 Saunders Rd, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Lamoreaux is a Rheumatologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Lamoreaux is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

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

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      David Mael
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Advocate Medical Group Rheumatology

      3000 N Halsted St, Ste 820, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Mael is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

      Thomas J. Schnitzer
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      345 E Superior St 9th Fl, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      55+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Schnitzer is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schnitzer has been practicing medicine for over 55 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Synovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

      Jay M. Brooker
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Midland Orthopedic Associates, SC

      1111 E 87th St, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French

      Jay Brooker is an Orthopedics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Brooker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Eric M. Ruderman
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Northwestern Medicine Rheumatology

      675 N St Clair St, Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Ruderman is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ruderman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Ruderman is currently accepting new patients.

      Taizoon H. Baxamusa
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

      9000 Waukegan Rd, 
      Morton Grove, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Taizoon Baxamusa is an Orthopedics provider in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Baxamusa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Tendinitis.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Leena Sharma is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sharma has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Synovitis, and Knee Replacement.

      Jeffrey L. Visotsky
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

      9000 Waukegan Rd, 
      Morton Grove, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Visotsky is an Orthopedics provider in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Visotsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Frozen Shoulder.

      Grant Garrigues
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics | General Surgery
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics | General Surgery

      Midwest Orthopaedics At RUSH

      Oak Park, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Grant Garrigues is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Garrigues is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

      Benjamin G. Domb
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      American Hip Institute, LLC

      999 E Touhy Ave, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Domb is an Orthopedics provider in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Domb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Collins Pope Syndrome, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Osteoarthritis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Sean Sutphen
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

      2401 Ravine Way, Suite 200, 
      Glenview, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Sutphen is an Orthopedics provider in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Sutphen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Gerald J. Simon
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      NANI Internal Med ACO, LLC

      412 63rd St, 
      Downers Grove, IL 
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gerald Simon is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Simon has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Christian Skjong
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Hand Surgery | Dentistry | Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Hand Surgery | Dentistry | Orthopedics

      Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

      2401 Ravine Way, Suite 200, 
      Glenview, IL 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christian Skjong is a Dentist and a Hand Surgeon in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Skjong has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, and Rhizarthrosis.

      Anand M. Vora
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

      720 Florsheim Dr, 
      Libertyville, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anand Vora is an Orthopedics provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Vora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Arthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, and Osteotomy.

      Peter Hoepfner
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics | Dentistry | Hand Surgery
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics | Dentistry | Hand Surgery

      Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

      720 Florsheim Dr., 
      Libertyville, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Hoepfner is a Dentist and a Hand Surgeon in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Hoepfner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

      Asheesh Bedi
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 2900, 
      Skokie, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi

      Asheesh Bedi is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Bedi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hypermobile Joints, Endoscopy, and Tenotomy.

      Ellis K. Nam
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean

      Ellis Nam is an Orthopedics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Tendinitis.

      William A. Vitello
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Vitello is an Orthopedics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vitello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Arthritis, and Ganglion Cyst.

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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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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 in Illinois, US?

      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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