The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors near Silver Spring, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 144 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 117 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    Howard University

    2041 Georgia Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gail Kerr is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kerr is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Gout.

    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    2730 University Blvd W Ste 310, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herbert Baraf is a Rheumatologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Baraf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariana Kaplan is a Rheumatologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Kaplan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Boils, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    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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      David Wolfe
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      ARA Chevy Chase Dispensary

      5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 600, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Wolfe is a Rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      District Orthopedics PC

      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Jonas R. (J.R) Rudzki is a clinical associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at The George Washington University School of Medicine and an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building and Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Rudzki has an expertise in sports medicine, with a focus on conditions and injuries of the shoulder, knee and elbow. Dr. Rudzki earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a general surgery and orthopaedic surgery internship at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, as well as an orthopaedic surgery residency. Dr. Rudzki is on the Evaluation Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Board of Councilors. He is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leaders Program, Arthroscopy Association of North American, Washington Orthopaedic Society, William Osler Medical Society, and International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee and Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Rudzki has been named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine, as well as a U.S. News & World Report/Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. Rudzki has research interests in rotator cuff injuries and surgical repairs, shoulder injury in overhead athletes, clavicle fractures, cartilage biology and transplantation and trauma outcomes research. He has contributed to numerous publications, book chapters, abstracts and conducted research, which earned him awards and nominations such as the E.O.A. Founder’s Award for Research and the Charles S. Neer Award Nomination. In addition, Dr. Rudzki has lectured and presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Rudzki is currently a consultant reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and the Journal of Knee Surgery. Dr. Rudzki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

      Alan Matsumoto
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      2730 University Blvd W Ste 310, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alan Matsumoto is a Rheumatologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Matsumoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Centers For Advanced Orthopaedics Summit Division

      7500 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 301, Suite 301, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alison Kitay is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Kitay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Osteotomy.

      Lisa Rider
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology

      Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

      10 Center Dr, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lisa Rider is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Rider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      MedStar Washington Hospital Center

      110 Irving St NW, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arthur Weinstein is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Weinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Cataract Removal.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology

      Children's National Hospital

      1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hemalatha Srinivasalu is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Srinivasalu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are PFAPA, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Arthritis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Office

      6900 Georgia Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Douglas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

      Charles Oshinsky
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Office

      2730 University Blvd W Ste 310, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Oshinsky is a Rheumatologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Oshinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Psoriasis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Vertebroplasty.

      Sonia Silinsky
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      2730 University Blvd W Ste 310, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sonia Silinsky is a Rheumatologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Silinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Tenosynovitis, and Fibromyalgia.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Nih Niams Building 50

      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Iago Pinal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pinal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Lung Transplant.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      10 Center Dr # 6, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarthak Gupta is a Rheumatologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Melorheostosis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      8901 Wisconsin Ave Bldg 19, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jess Edison is a Rheumatologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Edison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Tissue Biopsy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      10 Center Dr Rm 1n110, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gabor Illei is a Rheumatologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Illei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Lupus Nephritis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Raphaela Goldbach-Mansky is a Rheumatologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Goldbach-Mansky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Erythema Nodosum, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology

      Molecular Medicine And Neuroscience

      10 Center Dr Bldg 10, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keith Sikora is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Sikora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are MAGIC Syndrome, Arthritis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      110 Irving St Nw, Suite 2a38, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Walitt is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Walitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

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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 near Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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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