The 20 Best Gout Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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The 20 Best Gout Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 140 doctor with experience in Gout near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 130 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Gout
    Elite in Gout

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Terkeltaub is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Terkeltaub is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease.

    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology

    Synergy Rheumatology And Wellness

    6120 Paseo Del Norte Ste C1, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Fellows is a Rheumatologist in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Fellows is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Peter Lloyd
    Rheumatology
    Rheumatology

    Seaside Rheumatology And Wellness Center

    477 N El Camino Real, Suite D304 B, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    If you are suffering from any kind of pain related to your joints, be it severe or mild, Seaside Rheumatology is committed to providing you the best treatments to bring you back to your best self. Dr. Peter Lloyd is one of the most valued rheumatologists in Encinitas, CA due to his extensive care and advance treatment methods. After a thorough examination with a medical history checkup and diagnostic checks to accurately identifying the condition, he will recommend the best-suited treatments for your individual requirements. Treatments include but not limited to pain-relieving medication, biologics, lifestyle changes, and supplements. They use the latest equipment and medication to provide you the best services to ease your pain.Dr. Peter Lloyd gained his bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder and after advance certifications in applied business and Alzheimer’s disease research project he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He worked as a resident at the University of Chicago NorthShore and Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine rheumatology department and with the gained experience moved to David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA to complete his fellowship in rheumatology. Due to his years of expertise and skills, he was honored with membership in many prestigious medical associations including the American Medical Association and American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleredema, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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    Advanced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Gout
    Rheumatology

    Kayal Medical Group Inc.

    960 W San Marcos Blvd Ste 210, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Basma Nahlawi is a Rheumatologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Nahlawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Salinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Salinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Coarctation of the Aorta, Isthmian Coarctation, Sitosterolemia, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luigi Simone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Simone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia.

    Experienced in Gout
    Experienced in Gout

    Natalie Maclean MD A Professional Corporation

    345 Saxony Rd, Suite 105, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Maclean is a Rheumatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Maclean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    345 Saxony Rd, Suite 105, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Kaplan is a Rheumatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    UC San Diego Health

    1505 Encinitas Blvd, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Kuivenhoven is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kuivenhoven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    UC San Diego Health

    1505 Encinitas Blvd, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian-cromwell Diaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and Myelitis.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Robert F. Brunst M.D. PH.D. Inc.

    477 N El Camino Real Ste A200, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Kalina is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kalina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Urethritis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Duck, Craig Steven M.D.

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Duck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Duck has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Keven Tagdiri, M.D., Inc.

    4401 Manchester Ave Ste 103, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keven Tagdiri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Tagdiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Office

    310 Santa Fe Dr Ste 209, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Teregis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Teregis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas

    477 N El Camino Real Ste B303, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerard Lumkong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Lumkong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Access Medical Centers, Apc

    477 N El Camino Real Ste A100, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Farsad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Farsad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Lymphangitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Richard Payne, M.D., North Coast Family Medical Group

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Payne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Payne has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gout
    Experienced in Gout

    Christine Clotfelter, D.O., North Coast Family Medical Group

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Clotfelter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Clotfelter has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    North Coast Family Medical Group, Inc.

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sagar Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Coccydynia, Acne, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    380 Stevens Ave

    380 Stevens Ave Ste 310, 
    Solana Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Yuhas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Solana Beach, California. Dr. Yuhas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Rheumatic Fever, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gout?

    Gout is a type of arthritis. It occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and causes inflammation in the joints.

    Acute gout is a painful condition that often affects only one joint. Chronic gout is the repeated episodes of pain and inflammation. More than one joint may be affected.

    When should I see a Gout doctor near Encinitas, CA?

    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 a Gout doctor near Encinitas, CA?

    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 Gout doctors near Encinitas, CA?

    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 Gout doctors near Encinitas, CA?

    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 a Gout doctor near Encinitas, CA?

    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 Gout doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gout 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 a Gout doctor near Encinitas, CA?

    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 Gout 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 Gout 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 Gout doctors near Encinitas, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gout 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 a Gout doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gout 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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