The 20 Best Gout Doctors Near Me in Laguna Hills, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 147 doctor with experience in Gout near Laguna Hills, CA. Of these, 137 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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147 providers found
    Advanced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Kovacs is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kovacs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Kovacs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group 55+ (Laguna Woods)

    24268 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kien-an Duong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Mission Viejo

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saghi Rokhshadfar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rokhshadfar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency. Dr. Rokhshadfar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 540, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nader Noorian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Noorian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Noorian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gout
    Experienced in Gout
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hernan Castro is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Castro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gout
    Experienced in Gout
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaya Philipose is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Philipose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Philipose is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gout
    Advanced in Gout

    Housecall Doctors Medical Group

    23181 Verdugo Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Vinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Vinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess. Dr. Vinn is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Practice.

    Experienced in Gout
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Access Community Health Center

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alvin Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Schizoaffective Disorder, Osteomyelitis in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology

    Valdemar Ascencio MD Inc.

    23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 200, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Schenk is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Schenk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology

    Chay Bae, DO

    26538 Moulton Pkwy Ste 38E, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chay Bae is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Housecall Doctors

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julienne Tropel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Tropel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hyperaldosteronism.

    Experienced in Gout
    General Practice
    Experienced in Gout
    General Practice

    Patrick Thompson, MD

    26538 Moulton Pkwy Ste 38E, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His clinical expertise encompasses Labyrinthitis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Manasson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Manasson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Atheroembolic Renal Disease, High Cholesterol, and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH). Dr. Manasson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Motte is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Motte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Homocystinuria, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

    Experienced in Gout
    General Practice
    Experienced in Gout
    General Practice

    Michael L. Chang, DO

    26538 Moulton Pkwy Ste 38E, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    South County Kidney & Endocrine Center

    23141 Moulton Pkwy Ste 102, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Napoli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Napoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Homer Kam Yun Lew Do A Medical Corp

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Homer Lew is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Lew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Lew is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maziar Zamani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Zamani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Zamani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zamani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Elpedes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Elpedes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Lymphangitis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Elpedes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Marwan Edris MD

    25283 Cabot Rd, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marwan Edris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Edris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Newborn Jaundice.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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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