The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Decatur, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 486 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Decatur, IL. Of these, 402 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced, 18 are Elite and 13 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Arthritis
    Elite in Arthritis
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    Rush University Medical Center

    1611 W Harrison St Ste 510, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-563-2800
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    Theodore Pincus is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pincus is rated as an Elite 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Pincus is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Distinguished in Arthritis
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    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-695-8628
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Ruderman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ruderman is rated as a Distinguished 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Ruderman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology (Certified). Dr. Ruderman is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Arthritis

    Dr. Robert S. Katz
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Arthritis

    Dr. Robert S. Katz
    Rheumatology
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    1725 W Harrison St Ste 365, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-942-2159
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    Robert Katz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Katz is rated as an Elite 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 Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Katz 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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      Elite in Arthritis
      Elite in Arthritis
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      150 Saunders Rd, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
      224-383-3123
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Brian Lamoreaux is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Lamoreaux is rated as an Elite 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, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). Dr. Lamoreaux is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
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      675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      312-695-8628
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      Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ramsey-Goldman 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), Lupus Nephritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Arthritis. Dr. Ramsey-Goldman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified). Dr. Ramsey-Goldman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Imran Umer
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Imran Umer
      Rheumatology
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      OSF Medical Group - Rheumatology

      1800 North Knoxville Avenue, 
      Peoria, IL 
      309-308-0910
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Sindhi, Urdu
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      Imran Umer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Umer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Umer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Umer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
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      302 Randall Rd Ste 105, 
      Geneva, IL 
      630-208-4060
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      English
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      Alexander Geevarghese is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Geevarghese 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 Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Geevarghese is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified). Dr. Geevarghese is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
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      1310 N Main St Ste 100, 
      Sandwich, IL 
      815-758-0000
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
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      Ibrahim Alghafeer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sandwich, Illinois. Dr. Alghafeer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Alghafeer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. David M. Mael
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. David M. Mael
      Rheumatology
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      Advocate Medical Group Rheumatology

      3000 N Halsted St, Ste 820, 
      Chicago, IL 
      773-296-7150
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew, Spanish, Yiddish
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      David Mael is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mael 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), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Mael is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mael is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis
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      345 E Superior St 9th Fl, 
      Chicago, IL 
      708-923-4963
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Thomas Schnitzer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schnitzer is rated as a Distinguished 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 Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Synovitis, Kienbock's Disease, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Schnitzer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified). Dr. Schnitzer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Anisha B. Dua
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Anisha B. Dua
      Rheumatology
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      675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      312-695-8628
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      Anisha Dua is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Dua is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology (Certified). Dr. Dua is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
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      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
      708-216-9000
      Languages Spoken:
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      Rochella Ostrowski is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Ostrowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Scleroderma. Dr. Ostrowski is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Dr. Joel A. Block
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Dr. Joel A. Block
      Rheumatology
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      Rush University Medical Center

      1611 W Harrison St Ste 510, 
      Chicago, IL 
      312-563-2800
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Joel Block is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Block is rated as a Distinguished 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 Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Block is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Dr. Leena Sharma
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Dr. Leena Sharma
      Rheumatology
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      675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      312-695-8628
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      Leena Sharma is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sharma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Synovitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified). Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis
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      North Peoria Women's Health & OB/GYN S.C.

      5401 N Knoxville Ave Ste 208, 
      Peoria, IL 
      309-671-3450
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      English
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      Shriram Lokare is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Lokare is rated as a Distinguished 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 Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Lokare is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis
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      Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

      355 E Erie St, 
      Chicago, IL 
      312-238-1000
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      English
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      Rowland Chang is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished 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 Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Knee Replacement. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Dr. Ben J. Small
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Dr. Ben J. Small
      Rheumatology
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      1725 W Harrison St Ste 365, 
      Chicago, IL 
      312-226-8228
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      Ben Small is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Small is rated as a Distinguished 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 Arthritis, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and IgG4-Related Disease. Dr. Small is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
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      Advanced Orthopedic And Spine Care, SC

      6701 W 95th St, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
      708-599-5000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Serafin Deleon is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Deleon is rated as an Advanced 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 Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Arthritis. Dr. Deleon is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery Of The Hand. Dr. Deleon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
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      Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

      350 S Greenleaf St, 
      Gurnee, IL 
      847-336-3335
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      David Hamming is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Hamming 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 Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hamming is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hamming is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Lewis L. Shi
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Lewis L. Shi
      Orthopedics
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      UChicago Medicine Orland Park

      14290 S. La Grange Rd., 
      Orland Park, IL 
      888-824-0200
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      English
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      Lewis Shi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Shi 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 Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Shi is board certified in Practicing Since2012 and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Shi is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Decatur, IL?

      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 Decatur, IL?

      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 Decatur, IL?

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      How does MediFind rank Arthritis doctors near Decatur, IL?

      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 Decatur, IL?

      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 Decatur, IL?

      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 Decatur, IL?

      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 Decatur, IL?

      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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