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

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The 20 Best Relapsing Polychondritis Doctors in Michigan, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Relapsing Polychondritis near Michigan, US. Of these, 79 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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    Joseph G. Skender
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Arthritis Specialists Of Michigan

    30701 Woodward Avenue, Suite 314, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Skender is a Rheumatologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Skender has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Skender is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Troy Internal Medicine

    4967 Crooks Road, Suite 110, 
    Troy, MI 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Judith Bateman is a Rheumatologist in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Bateman has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Sarcoidosis, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Bateman is currently accepting new patients.

    Phyllis Birkel
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Phyllis Birkel, MD

    1460 Walton Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    Rochester Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phyllis Birkel is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Birkel has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Birkel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Barakat A. Thabet
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

    3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barakat Thabet is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Thabet has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Thabet is currently accepting new patients.

    John S. Fleming
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

    3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Fleming is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Fleming has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Fleming is currently accepting new patients.

    Berj M. Nercessian
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Arthritis And Internal Medicine, PC

    37300 Dequindre Road, Suite 138, 
    Sterling Heights, MI 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian
    Accepting New Patients

    Berj Nercessian is a Rheumatologist in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Nercessian has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Psoriasis. Dr. Nercessian is currently accepting new patients.

    Mohamed A. Mohamed
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

    3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Mohamed is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Mohamed has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Mohamed is currently accepting new patients.

    Larry J. Silverman
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Associated Rheumatology Consultants

    32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 120, 
    Farmington Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Larry Silverman is a Rheumatologist in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Silverman 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Palindromic Rheumatism, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients.

    John E. Tower
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Physicians LLC - Rochester Hills Clinic

    1701 South Boulevard East, Suite 110, 
    Rochester Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Tower is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Tower has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Tower is currently accepting new patients.

    Nour Zleik
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

    3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nour Zleik is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Zleik has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Gout. Dr. Zleik is currently accepting new patients.

    Ashwini M. Shadakshari
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital Rheumatology - 28100 Grand River Ave

    28100 Grand River Avenue, Suite 314, 
    Farmington Hills, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwini Shadakshari is a Rheumatologist in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Shadakshari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Shadakshari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Associated Rheumatology Consultants

    32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 120, 
    Farmington Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Parveen Qazi is a Rheumatologist in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Qazi has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Qazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr, Suite 0331, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ora Gewurz-Singer is a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Gewurz-Singer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Gewurz-Singer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Spc 2435, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Ford is a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Ford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

    363 Fremont St, Suite 208, 
    Battle Creek, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Shurmur is a Rheumatologist in Battle Creek, Michigan. Dr. Shurmur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Gout.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deeba Minhas is a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Minhas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Relapsing Polychondritis, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Mccune is a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mccune is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Vasculitis, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr, Suite 0331, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Malani is a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Malani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Adult Still's Disease, Sjogren Syndrome, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Malani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Iha Health Services Corporation

    14650 E Old Us Hwy 12, Suite 301, 
    Chelsea, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Wise is a Rheumatologist in Chelsea, Michigan. Dr. Wise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Wise is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Rafia Khalil Arthritis & Rheumatology Center PC

    1201 Stone St Ste 3, 
    Port Huron, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafia Khalil is a Rheumatologist in Port Huron, Michigan. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Gout.

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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 in Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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