The 20 Best Relapsing Polychondritis Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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The 20 Best Relapsing Polychondritis Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Relapsing Polychondritis near Washington, DC. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaitlin Quinn is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Takayasu Arteritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Vasculitis, and MAGIC Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Katz is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Katz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

    David Wolfe
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 600, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Wolfe is a Rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Wolfe is currently accepting new patients.

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    Justin Peng
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2021 K Street NW, Suite 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Peng is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

    Marc Phillpotts
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2021 K Street NW, Suite 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Marc Phillpotts earned his Bachelor of Science and medical degree from The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, W.I. He completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, and later pursued Rheumatology Fellowship training at George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC. Following the completion of his fellowship, he became an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at George Washington University. In this position, he mentored medical students, residents, and rheumatology fellows, while also maintaining an active clinical practice that involved providing inpatient rheumatology consultations. Additionally, he served on the MD Program Admissions Committee and acted as a Peer Reviewer for the Musculoskeletal Block at The George Washington University School of Medical and Health Sciences. Dr. Phillpotts is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and serves as a current member of the ACR Workforce Solutions Committee. He is a member of the International Society of Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) and a Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD) by the ISCD. Dr. Phillpotts holds the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology (RhMSUS) from the ACR and received musculoskeletal ultrasound training from the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR). Dr. Phillpotts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, and Gout.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Borenstein is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Borenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    2300 M St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saira Bilal is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bilal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

    900 23rd St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodolfo Curiel is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Curiel has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Sule is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sule is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, PFAPA, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    110 Irving St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Florina Constantinescu is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Constantinescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Microscopic Polyangiitis. Dr. Constantinescu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Whelton is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Whelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Sarcoidosis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, Dept Of Medicine, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Sheingold is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sheingold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Relapsing Polychondritis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Bunker is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Scleritis, Sarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Allergy and Immunology

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Cupps is an Allergy and Immunologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cupps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Sarcoidosis, and Vasculitis.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology | Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology | Pediatric Rheumatology
    10 Center Dr, 4n/208 Msc 1375, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Ombrello is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Ombrello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, VEXAS Syndrome, Polyarteritis Nodosa, and Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariana Kaplan is a Rheumatologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Boils, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Alan Matsumoto
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2730 University Blvd W, Suite 310, 
    Wheaton, MD 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Matsumoto is a Rheumatologist in Wheaton, Maryland. Dr. Matsumoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Dr. Matsumoto is currently accepting new patients.

    Nicole Saddic
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    2730 University Blvd W Ste 310, 
    Wheaton, MD 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Saddic is a Rheumatologist in Wheaton, Maryland. Dr. Saddic has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Arthrtitis Clinic Of No VA

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 220, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Kempf is a Rheumatologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Kempf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Pediatrics

    Office

    33 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karyl Barron is a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Barron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and PFAPA.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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