The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Azores, PT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Azores, PT. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joao E. Fonseca
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joao E. Fonseca
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    Lisbon, PT 

    Joao Fonseca practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Fonseca is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Helena M. Canhao
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Helena M. Canhao
    Lisbon, PT 

    Helena Canhao practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Canhao is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Oophorectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Vasco C. Romao
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Vasco C. Romao
    Lisbon, PT 

    Vasco Romao practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Romao is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ricardo O. Ferreira
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ricardo O. Ferreira
    Lisbon, PT 

    Ricardo Ferreira practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Ferreira is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joaquim Pereira-Polido
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joaquim Pereira-Polido
    Lisbon, PT 

    Joaquim Pereira-Polido practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Pereira-Polido is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Synovitis, and Bursitis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Alexandre R. Sepriano
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Alexandre R. Sepriano
    Lisbon, PT 

    Alexandre Sepriano practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Sepriano is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jaime C. Branco
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jaime C. Branco
    Lisbon, PT 

    Jaime Branco practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Branco is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Filipe Barcelos
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Filipe Barcelos
    Lisbon, PT 

    Filipe Barcelos practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Barcelos is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Rita A. Moura
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Rita A. Moura
    Av. Prof. Egas Moniz MB, 
    Lisbon, PT 

    Rita Moura practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Moura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ana M. Rodrigues
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ana M. Rodrigues
    Lisbon, PT 

    Ana Rodrigues practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Rodrigues is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ana F. Mourao
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ana F. Mourao
    Lisbon, PT 

    Ana Mourao practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Mourao is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Filipe C. Araujo
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Filipe C. Araujo
    Parede, PT 

    Filipe Araujo practices practicing medicine in Parede, Portugal. Mr. Araujo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Osteopoikilosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joao L. Goncalves
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joao L. Goncalves
    Silveira, PT 

    Joao Goncalves practices practicing medicine in Silveira, Portugal. Mr. Goncalves is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Matilde Bandeira
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Matilde Bandeira
    Lisbon, PT 

    Matilde Bandeira practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Bandeira is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, and Myositis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Diogo E. Almeida
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Diogo E. Almeida
    Lisbon, PT 

    Diogo Almeida practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Almeida is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Infectious Arthritis, and Septic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Luis L. Graca
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Luis L. Graca
    Lisbon, PT 

    Luis Graca practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Graca 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 Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Bronchogenic Cyst, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Splenectomy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Rita Cascao
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Rita Cascao
    Lisbon, PT 

    Rita Cascao practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Cascao 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 Arthritis, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joana S. Neves
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joana S. Neves
    Lisbon, PT 

    Joana Neves practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Neves is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Elsa Sousa-Vieira
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Elsa Sousa-Vieira
    Lisbon, PT 

    Elsa Sousa-Vieira practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Sousa-Vieira is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Maria J. Goncalves
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Maria J. Goncalves
    Lisbon, PT 

    Maria Goncalves practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Goncalves 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 Marchiafava Bignami Disease, Prothrombin Deficiency, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, and Arthritis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Azores, PT?

    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 Azores, PT?

    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 Azores, PT?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in Azores, PT?

    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 Azores, PT?

    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 Azores, PT?

    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 Azores, PT?

    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 Azores, PT?

    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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