The 20 Best Relapsing Polychondritis Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Relapsing Polychondritis near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shuntaro Shinada is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Ortiz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leanna Wise is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis.

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    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Albert is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Albert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3108 Glendale Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Ward is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Perniosis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Dan Tan La, MD

    801 S Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dan La is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. La is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. La is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Keck Medicine Of USC-Pasadena

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 400, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stratos Christianakis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Christianakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    4950 W Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaclynn Levine is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    4950 W Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patil Injean is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Injean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Injean is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Optum - Glenoaks

    988 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vickram Reehal is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Reehal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Reehal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Cedars-Sinai Rheumatology-Los Angeles

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 250, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariko Ishimori is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ishimori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Henry A Horton MD Inc

    8640 W 3rd St Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Kretzmann is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kretzmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Cedars-Sinai Rheumatology-Los Angeles

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 250, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nunzio Bottini is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bottini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Henry A Horton MD Inc

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

    Dmitry Karayev is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Karayev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Behcet Disease.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Shalini Mahajan MD Inc.

    8750 Wilshire Blvd Ste 350, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daphne Scaramangas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Scaramangas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Behcet Disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Daniel J. Wallace M D A Medical Corp.

    8750 Wilshire Blvd Ste 210, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Wallace is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Complete Care Community Health Center, Inc.

    5831 Firestone Blvd, 
    South Gate, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    57+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramachandran Srinivasan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in South Gate, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 57 years. Dr. Srinivasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Srinivasan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Shahin Bagheri, MD Private Practice

    191 S Buena Vista St, Ste 420, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahin Bagheri is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Bagheri is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine

    County Of Los Angeles

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Gomez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Relapsing Polychondritis, Balanitis, and Shwartzman Phenomenon.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine
    12922 Victory Boulevard, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Elist is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Elist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Scleroma. Dr. Elist is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Relapsing Polychondritis?

    Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is characterized by recurrent swelling and inflammation of cartilage and other tissues throughout the body. Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones at a joint and gives shape and support to other parts of the body. Other parts of the body that may be involved are the airways (trachea), costal (rib) cartilage, eyes, heart, vascular (veins) system, skin, kidney, and nervous system. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person depending on which parts of the body are affected. The exact underlying cause of RP is unknown. There are thought to be genetic and other unknown factors involved. RP often occurs along with autoimmune conditions. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and clinical examination. Other more common conditions may need to be excluded before RP can be diagnosed.

    When should I see a Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Relapsing Polychondritis 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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