The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Worcester, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Worcester, MA. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Elite.

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25 providers found
    Elite in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Umass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Mcalindon is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Mcalindon is rated as an Elite 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 Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, Fibromyalgia, and Knee Replacement.

    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center

    119 Belmont St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Harrold is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Harrold is rated as an Elite 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Gout, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Advanced in Arthritis

    Charles A. Birbara, MD

    25 Oak Avenue, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    64+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French

    Charles Birbara is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 64 years. Dr. Birbara 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 Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Birbara is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    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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      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

      119 Belmont Street, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French

      Jonathan Kay is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Kay is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, Tissue Biopsy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Kay is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Paul A. Cournoyer DPM PC

      123 Summer St Ste 550, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradley Schaffer is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Schaffer is rated as an Advanced 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Arthritis, and Rhizarthrosis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Umass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

      119 Belmont St, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karen Salomon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Salomon is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

      119 Belmont Street, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ratnesh Chopra is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Chopra 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Bursitis. Dr. Chopra is board certified in Rheumatology.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

      119 Belmont Street, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Cheah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Cheah 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 Relapsing Polychondritis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Cheah is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

      UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus

      281 Lincoln Street, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Aaron is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Aaron 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, Frozen Shoulder, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Aaron is board certified in Orthopedics.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus

      291 Lincoln Street, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erika Zimmons is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Zimmons is rated as an Experienced 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Vertigo, and Decorticate Posture. Dr. Zimmons is board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus

      291 Lincoln Street, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese
      Offers Telehealth

      Kouta Ito is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Ito is rated as an Experienced 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Ito is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Faucher Direct Care

      120 Thomas St Ste 110, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jarrod Faucher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Faucher is rated as an Experienced 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 Visceromegaly, Premature Ovarian Failure, Chronic Cough, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Saint Vincent Hospital

      123 Summer St, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan George is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Orthopaedics Spine

      123 Summer St, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Disilvestro is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Disilvestro 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 Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Umass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

      119 Belmont St, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Zheni Stavre is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Stavre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      UMass Memorial Medical Center

      119 Belmont St, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Katherine Upchurch is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Upchurch is rated as an Experienced 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 Fibromyalgia.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      UMass Memorial Medical Center

      119 Belmont St, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nancy Liu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriatic Arthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Umass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

      119 Belmont St, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yevgeniy Popov is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Popov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, and Goodpasture Syndrome.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

      Worcester County Orthopedics

      59 Quinsigamond Avenue, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      23+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Catherine Boisvert is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Boisvert 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, Arthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Boisvert is board certified in Orthopedics.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      108 Grove St Ste 101, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Wolf is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Wolf 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Fibromyalgia.

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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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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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