The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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14 providers found
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Pediatrics

    BRG. Espress Care & Occupational Medicine-Perkins

    3235 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jimmy Guidry is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Insomnia, and Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Advanced in Arthritis

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Nesheiwat is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nesheiwat is rated as an Advanced 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 Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    South Louisiana Primary Care LLC

    12902 Plank Rd, 
    Baker, LA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    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
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology Services

      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 501A, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jen Karen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Karen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sarcoidosis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology Services

      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 501A, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Khanh Tuong is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tuong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Lupus Nephritis, and Fibromyalgia.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Angele Bourg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bourg 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hector Mena is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, and Tenosynovitis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      East Baton Rouge Medical Center LLC

      9001 Summa Ave, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Lindsey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lindsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

      16777 Medical Center Dr, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (10.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Manuel Vargas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vargas 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Vargas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Convenient Care LLC

      12525 Perkins Rd # B, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Dibenedetto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dibenedetto is rated as an Experienced 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 COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sinusitis, and Empyema.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Shenandoah Medical Associates LLC

      13828 Coursey Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (10.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians-Central

      11111 Park Place Dr Ste B, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (10.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shaun Spinks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Spinks 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 Metabolic Syndrome, Tracheitis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Center For Innovations In Evaluative Medicine LLC

      9373 Baringer Foreman Rd Bldg 2, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Meredith Warner is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Warner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Tendinitis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Office

      2335 Church St Ste B, 
      Zachary, LA 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ronnie Mathews is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture.

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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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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