The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Rio Rancho, NM

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The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors near Rio Rancho, NM

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Rio Rancho, NM. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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72 providers found
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates

    2101 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Mulkey is an Orthopedics provider in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Mulkey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mulkey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates

    2101 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Gilmore is an Orthopedics provider in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Gilmore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gilmore is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    Rio Rancho Branch Laboratory Tricore Laboratory

    4100 High Resort Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ola Azzouqah is a Rheumatologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Azzouqah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, 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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      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates

      2101 Unser Blvd SE, 
      Rio Rancho, NM 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Schannen is an Orthopedics provider in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Schannen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Schannen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Presbyterian Healthcare Services

      4100 High Resort Blvd Se, 
      Rio Rancho, NM 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chandrahasa Annem is a Rheumatologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Annem has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Annem is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Prebyterian Healthcare Services

      4005 High Resort Blvd SE, 
      Rio Rancho, NM 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Manideep Gotur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Gotur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Prebyterian Healthcare Services

      4005 High Resort Blvd SE, 
      Rio Rancho, NM 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anti Soto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Soto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Costochondritis, Tietz Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Arthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Paradise Branch Laboratory Tricore Laboratory

      4588 Paradise Blvd NW, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Natalie Debassige is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Debassige has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Presbyterian Healthcare Services

      5901 Harper Dr Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Bergsten is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Bergsten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Insomnia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Bergsten is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Office

      2400 Unser Blvd SE Ste 8100, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Derly Cuellar is an Orthopedics provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Cuellar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Trigger Thumb, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Atrisco Branch Laboratory

      3901 Atrisco Dr NW, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Roberto Jordan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine

      Lovelace Medical Group-Orthopedics

      101 Hospital Loop NE, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Meredick is a Sports Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Meredick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Geriatrics
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Geriatrics

      Presbyterian Hospital

      1100 Central Ave SE, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Soumya Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Antiphospholipid Syndrome.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Presbyterian Healthcare Services

      8300 Constitution Ave NE, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Clark is an Orthopedics provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Clark is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

      3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, 
      Rio Rancho, NM 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wilmer Sibbitt is a Rheumatologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Sibbitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Microscopic Polyangiitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Behcet Disease.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      New Mexico Cancer Center

      4901 Lang Ave NE, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Laura Gregg is a Rheumatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Gregg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Scleroderma, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Gregg is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Office

      6100 Pan American East Fwy NE Ste 100, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Justeen Lords is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Lords is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, High Cholesterol, Insomnia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center

      5901 Harper Dr NE, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leon Deprest is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Deprest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Occupational Asthma, Parainfluenza, and Parainfluenza Virus Type 3.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center

      5901 Harper Dr NE, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alemayehu Biffa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Biffa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Cellulitis, Vertigo, and Peptic Ulcer.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Office

      2400 Unser Blvd SE Ste 8100, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathan Huff is an Orthopedics provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Huff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, and Tendinitis.

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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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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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