The 20 Best Relapsing Polychondritis Doctors Near Me in downey, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Relapsing Polychondritis near downey, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    562-904-4466
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Maehara is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Maehara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Maehara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasan
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasan
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology
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    Complete Care Community Health Center, Inc.

    5831 Firestone Blvd, 
    South Gate, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    562-806-7545
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ramachandran Srinivasan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in South Gate, California. 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), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Srinivasan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Srinivasan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    323-442-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stratos Christianakis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, 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. Dr. Christianakis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    Noreen Hussaini, MD

    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    877-696-3622
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Noreen Hussaini is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Hussaini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Hussaini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Gerald Y. Ho
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Gerald Y. Ho
    Rheumatology
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    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Medical Cente

    5451 La Palma Ave, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    714-670-1340
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gerald Ho is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Palma, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Ho is board certified in American Board Of Rheumatology. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    323-442-1946
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Ortiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Leanna M. Wise
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Leanna M. Wise
    Rheumatology
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    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    323-442-8444
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Wise is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    323-442-8444
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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). Dr. Albert is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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). Dr. Shinada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Arthur Gomez
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Arthur Gomez
    Internal Medicine

    County Of Los Angeles

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    424-338-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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

    Dr. Jay H. Kim
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Jay H. Kim
    Rheumatology
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    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    714-626-8650
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jay Kim is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    Optum - Glenoaks

    988 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    626-799-4194
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vickram Reehal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. 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. Dr. Reehal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Morteza Azimian
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Morteza Azimian
    Rheumatology
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    Sunny Bay Pharmacy #2

    3565 Del Amo Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    310-214-0811
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French
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    Morteza Azimian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Azimian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Azimian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Nicole K. Ward
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Nicole K. Ward
    Internal Medicine
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    3108 Glendale Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    818-806-8830
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicole Ward is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal 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). Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Michelle T. Ngo
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Michelle T. Ngo
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    714-626-8650
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michelle Ngo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Ngo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). Dr. Ngo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Jyh C. Chang
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Jyh C. Chang
    Internal Medicine

    Pacifica Sur Medical Group

    4318 Maine Ave, 
    Baldwin Park, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    626-962-5141
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jyh Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 downey, 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 downey, 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 do I find the best Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near downey, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Relapsing Polychondritis doctors near downey, 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 downey, 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 downey, 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 downey, 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 downey, 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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