The 20 Best Relapsing Polychondritis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Relapsing Polychondritis near Iowa, US. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Dubuque Rheumatology

    2140 JFK Road, Suite B, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    George Isaac is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Isaac is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Isaac is board certified in Rheumatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Isaac is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Ronkar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ronkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Ronkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Strouse is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Strouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Vasculitis, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Strouse is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Petar Lenert is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lenert is rated as an Experienced 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 Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Lenert is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Radia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Radia 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, Fibromyalgia, and Relapsing Polychondritis. Dr. Radia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Bharat Kumar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Haraldine Stafford is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Stafford 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 Sjogren Syndrome, Temporal Arteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Stafford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3500 University Blvd, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Greg Perkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Perkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Essential Thrombocythemia, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Perkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    McFarland Clinic-Carroll

    1214 S Grant Rd, 
    Carroll, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandra Jimenez is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Carroll, Iowa. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Jimenez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Associates

    2979 Victoria St., 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunita Penmatcha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Penmatcha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Penmatcha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    24 N 9th St Ste A, 
    Fort Dodge, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Barber is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Dr. Barber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Empyema, and Hip Replacement.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Kawasaki Disease, Vasculitis, and Hypothermia.

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

    Horn Physicians Clinic

    700 E 2nd St Ste 2, 
    Ida Grove, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Curtis Hesse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ida Grove, Iowa. Dr. Hesse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Rickets, Osteomalacia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Hesse is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    4545 Sergeant Rd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Delna Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Family Medicine

    Orange City Area Health System

    1000 Lincoln Cir SE, 
    Orange City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenda Altena is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange City, Iowa. Dr. Altena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Altena is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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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