The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Plovdiv, BG

Find the Top Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Plovdiv, BG. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Anastas Z. Batalov
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Anastas Z. Batalov
    Referral may be required
    64 Sofia Str, 
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Anastas Batalov practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Batalov is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Tenosynovitis, and Synovitis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Tanya L. Sapundzhieva
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Tanya L. Sapundzhieva
    Referral may be required
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Tanya Sapundzhieva practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Sapundzhieva is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Rositsa V. Karalilova
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Rositsa V. Karalilova
    Referral may be required
    64 Sofia Str, 
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Rositsa Karalilova practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Karalilova is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mariela G. Popova-Geneva
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mariela G. Popova-Geneva
    Referral may be required
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Mariela Popova-Geneva practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Popova-Geneva is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Krasimir I. Kraev
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Krasimir I. Kraev
    Referral may be required
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Krasimir Kraev practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Kraev is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Zguro A. Batalov
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Zguro A. Batalov
    Referral may be required
    64 Sofia Str, 
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Zguro Batalov practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Batalov is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Velichka Z. Popova
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Velichka Z. Popova
    Referral may be required
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Velichka Popova practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Popova is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Valentina N. Mihaylova
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Valentina N. Mihaylova
    Referral may be required
    15A Vasil Aprilov Blvd, 
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Valentina Mihaylova practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Mihaylova is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Georgi H. Vasilev
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Georgi H. Vasilev
    Referral may be required
    15 A, Vasil Aprilov Blvd, 
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Georgi Vasilev practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Vasilev is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Antisocial Personality Disorder, Enlarged Liver, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Katya I. Stefanova
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Katya I. Stefanova
    Referral may be required
    15A Vasil Aprilov Blvd, 
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Katya Stefanova practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Stefanova is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Maria H. Kazakova
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Maria H. Kazakova
    Referral may be required
    15A Vasil Aprilov Blvd, 
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Maria Kazakova practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Kazakova is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ginka T. Delcheva
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ginka T. Delcheva
    Referral may be required
    15A Vasil Aprilov Blvd, 
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Ginka Delcheva practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Delcheva is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Victoria S. Sarafian
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Victoria S. Sarafian
    Referral may be required
    15-А Vassil Aprilov Blvd, 
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Victoria Sarafian practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Sarafian is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Prostatitis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Colorectal Cancer, and Enlarged Prostate (BPH).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Teodora R. Stankova
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Teodora R. Stankova
    Referral may be required
    15A Vasil Aprilov Blvd, 
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Teodora Stankova practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Stankova is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yordanka M. Kraeva-Basheva
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yordanka M. Kraeva-Basheva
    Referral may be required
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Yordanka Kraeva-Basheva practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Kraeva-Basheva is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Bozhidar K. Hristov
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Bozhidar K. Hristov
    Referral may be required
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Bozhidar Hristov practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Hristov is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Petar A. Uchikov
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Petar A. Uchikov
    Referral may be required
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Petar Uchikov practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Mr. Uchikov is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Urachal Cancer, Mediastinitis, Gallstones, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Tsvetelina G. Batsalova
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Tsvetelina G. Batsalova
    Referral may be required
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Tsvetelina Batsalova practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Batsalova is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Osteoarthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Nina S. Stoyanova
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Nina S. Stoyanova
    Referral may be required
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Nina Stoyanova practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Stoyanova is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Hyperthyroidism, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Vesela T. Hristova-Mitkova
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Vesela T. Hristova-Mitkova
    Referral may be required
    Plovdiv, BG 

    Vesela Hristova-Mitkova practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Hristova-Mitkova is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, HELLP Syndrome, Neuroretinitis, Graves Disease, and Trabeculectomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that mainly affects the lining of joints of the hands, wrists, and knees, eventually causing chronic pain and swelling, decreased movement, with the erosion of bones and the development of joint deformities.  Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis, most often affecting women (75%) who are between 20 and 50 years of age. The disease can also affect other parts of the body, such as the blood vessels, skin, eyes, lungs, and heart.   There are two main types of rheumatoid arthritis: 1) seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, and 2) seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. While both types of rheumatoid arthritis have the same symptoms, the seropositivity or negativity of the disease refers to the presence of anti-CPP antibodies in the blood, for which their presence means that the immune system is attacking normal cells. Most rheumatoid arthritis is seropositive.

    When should I see a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Plovdiv, BG?

    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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Plovdiv, BG?

    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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Plovdiv, BG?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in Plovdiv, BG?

    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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in Plovdiv, BG?

    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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Plovdiv, BG?

    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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Plovdiv, BG?

    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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in Plovdiv, BG?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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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