The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in ponte vedra beach, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near ponte vedra beach, FL. Of these, 6 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 3 are Experienced.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Andy Abril
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Andy Abril
    Rheumatology
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    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    904-953-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andy Abril is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Abril is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Abril is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Vikas Majithia
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Vikas Majithia
    Rheumatology
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    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    601-984-5540
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vikas Majithia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Majithia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Majithia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    904-953-2000
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ronald Butendieck is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Butendieck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Butendieck is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    904-953-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Calamia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Calamia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Calamia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    904-953-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Florentina Berianu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Berianu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome. Dr. Berianu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Office

    8000 Sawgrass Village Cir, 
    Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    904-273-9560
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nikolay Nikolov is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Dr. Nikolov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Dr. Nikolov is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Ascension St. Vincent's Rheumatology - Southside

    4203 Belfort Rd, Ste 215, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (12.2 miles away)
    904-296-5870
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Douglas Roane is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Roane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Roane is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Roane is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Asmita R. Patel
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Asmita R. Patel
    Rheumatology
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    Ascension St. Vincent's Rheumatology - Southside

    4203 Belfort Rd, Ste 215, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (12.2 miles away)
    904-296-5870
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
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    Asmita Patel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Patel is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Arthritic Diseases Clinic

    130 Professional Dr, 
    Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    904-285-1113
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cecilia Olazar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Dr. Olazar is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Manish Relan
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Manish Relan
    Rheumatology
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    American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates LLC

    9191 R G Skinner Pkwy Unit 603, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    904-503-6999
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Manish Relan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Relan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses MAGIC Syndrome, IgG4-Related Disease, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD). Dr. Relan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Relan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Office

    13241 Bartram Park Blvd Unit 2105, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    904-292-4111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Annabelle Lee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Swati R. Shah
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Swati R. Shah
    Rheumatology
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    American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, LLC

    5251 Emerson St, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    904-530-3196
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Guarani, Hindi, Urdu
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    Swati Shah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Steven D. Mathews M.D. P.A.

    6863 Belfort Oaks Pl, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    904-296-8516
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Mathews is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider 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), Polymyositis, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Neha G. Narula
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Neha G. Narula
    Rheumatology
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    Janine Henry

    3901 University Blvd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    904-732-6300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Neha Narula is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Narula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Narula is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Shahid Zeb
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Shahid Zeb
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Associates Of Jacksonville

    3604 University Blvd S Ste 203, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shahid Zeb is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Zeb is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Fibromyalgia, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Zeb is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near ponte vedra beach, FL?

    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 near ponte vedra beach, FL?

    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 near ponte vedra beach, FL?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near ponte vedra beach, FL?

    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 near ponte vedra beach, FL?

    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 near ponte vedra beach, FL?

    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 near ponte vedra beach, FL?

    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 near ponte vedra beach, FL?

    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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