The 20 Best Gout Doctors Near Me in Encino, CA

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The 20 Best Gout Doctors near Encino, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 359 doctor with experience in Gout near Encino, CA. Of these, 335 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    16133 Ventura Boulevard, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raz Khavari is a Rheumatologist in Encino, California. Dr. Khavari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Gout, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Khavari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    18345 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 420, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Katz is a Rheumatologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Gout
    Rheumatology
    2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 207, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Orrin Troum is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Troum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Troum is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gout
    General Practice
    Experienced in Gout
    General Practice

    Caspian Medical Clinic Corp.

    14103 Victory Blvd Ste 7, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Max Ghannadi is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Ghannadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Insomnia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5363 Balboa Blvd Ste 542, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamran Rabbani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Rabbani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Insomnia, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

    Ataoiah M. Kashani
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine | General Practice

    Reseda Medical Clinic

    18355 Sherman Way, 
    Reseda, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    56+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Kashani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, Tracheitis, and Urethritis.

    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Rachman Medical Group

    7601 Canby Ave, 
    Reseda, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Rachman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Reseda, California. Dr. Rachman has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Igor G. Shlifer
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Igor G. Shlifer, DO Private Practice

    20301 Ventura Blvd, Ste 210, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Shlifer is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in preventative care, nutrition & metabolism, and anti-aging medicine.Dr. Shlifer is the founder of Evolve Healthcare in Los Angeles, a multi-specialty integrative medicine clinic focused on disease prevention and lifestyle optimization. He is also cofounder of Sapien, an organization focused on promoting health education and advancing health information technology. After immigrating to America from Russia at the age of 3, Dr. Shlifer grew up in the San Fernando valley, where he returned after his medical training to build his practice. Through his companies and community outreach, the doctor works to promote his message of healthy living, eating and lifestyle practices while developing into a leader in his community. Dr. Shlifer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Mehran A. Okhovat
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Mehran Okhovat MD Inc.

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and professional setting. Each treatment will be designed specially to meet the patients' individual needs. Our staff is here to assist you and assure that you receive the best possible care. Dr. Okhovat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Elizabeth Eddy
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Associates Of Northridge

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Eddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    12922 Victory Boulevard, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Elist is an Internal Medicine provider in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Elist has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Scleroma. Dr. Elist is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gout
    Distinguished in Gout

    Center For Rheumatology Medical Corporation

    8640 W 3rd St, Suite 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Horizon is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Horizon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Distinguished in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Gout
    Rheumatology

    Office

    8631 W 3rd St Ste 915, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keyvan Yousefi is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yousefi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Shiraz Medical Group, Inc.

    16952 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keyvan Shirazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Shirazi has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Newborn Jaundice, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    16661 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 310, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Zarian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Zarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Vasoconstriction, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zarian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology

    Specialty Care Encino

    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Zhu is a Rheumatologist in Encino, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Cedars-Sinai Primary Care-Encino

    16030 Ventura Blvd Ste 680, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isaac Adatto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Adatto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.

    Experienced in Gout
    Experienced in Gout

    Boris D Ratiner, Md, Inc

    18386 Ventura Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Boris Ratiner is a Rheumatologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ratiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical

    18321 Clark St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahin Delkhah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Delkhah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    David E Abrams MD Inc

    18370 Burbank Blvd Ste 211, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Bailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, and Hypothyroidism.

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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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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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