The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Iowa, US. Of these, 19 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 11 are Experienced.

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42 providers found
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Brittany Bettendorf is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bettendorf 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 Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Bettendorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Mark Burdt is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Burdt is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Burdt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). 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.

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    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    UI Heart And Vascular Center

    105 E 9th St, 
    Coralville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samira Malik is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    Washington County Hospital And Clinics

    400 E Polk St, 
    Washington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Miniter is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Iowa. Dr. Miniter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Miniter is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). 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.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    UI Heart And Vascular Center

    105 E 9th St, 
    Coralville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Tuetken is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Tuetken is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Tuetken is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    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 a Distinguished provider 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 Sjogren Syndrome, Temporal Arteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Stafford is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Associates

    2979 Victoria St., 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Staub is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Staub is rated as a Distinguished provider 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), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Staub is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). 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.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Scott Vogelgesang is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Vogelgesang 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Scleritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Vogelgesang is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Associates

    2979 Victoria St., 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsay Orris is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Orris is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Orris is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Rheumatology Care

    910 N. Eisenhower Ave. (use S. Entrance), 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katie Shannon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Shannon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Shannon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Steven Craig is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Craig is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Dr. Craig is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Joseph Gilg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gilg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Gilg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Susan Jacobi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jacobi is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Jacobi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

    8421 Plum Drive, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cory Pittman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Pittman is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Infantile Digital Fibromatosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Pittman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Erik Swenson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Swenson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

    8421 Plum Drive, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Schmidt is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

    8421 Plum Drive, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deana Hoganson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Hoganson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Hoganson 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.

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