The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in fall river, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near fall river, MA. Of these, 7 are Experienced, 5 are Distinguished and 4 are Advanced.

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

    Office

    1030 President Ave Rm 221, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Rapoport is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Rapoport 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), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Rapoport is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Steward Medical Group Inc.

    535 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roland Chan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Chan is rated as a Distinguished provider 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), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bullis Orthopedics And Sports Medicine PC

    235 Hanover St, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maneet Kaur is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Kaur is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurosurgery Center Of Southern New England PC

    277 Pleasant St Ste 101, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Fisher is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Fisher 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 Behcet Disease, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Iulia Circiumaru Rheumatology & Internal Medicine LLC

    260 Maple Ave, 
    Barrington, RI 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Iulia Grillo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Barrington, Rhode Island. Dr. Grillo 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), Raynaud Phenomenon, Bursitis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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

    Steward Medical Group Inc.

    535 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Hait is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Hait 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Hait is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southcoast Specialty Pharmacy

    206 Mill Rd, 
    Fairhaven, MA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzelle Luc is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Dr. Luc is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Luc is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Steward Medical Group Inc.

    535 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luke Barre is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Barre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Barre is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    531 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Egan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Egan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Bursitis. Dr. Egan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 402, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Reginato is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Reginato is rated as a Distinguished 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), Gout, Psoriasis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Reginato is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 202B, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Schwartz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced 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 Dermatomyositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    831 Main Rd, 
    Westport, MA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    M Rahman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Westport, Massachusetts. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Rahman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

    101 Page St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gail Davidson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Experienced 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Davidson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kent County Podiatry Associates

    1050 Warwick Ave, 
    Warwick, RI 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Reardon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Warwick, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Reardon 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Bursitis, Gout, Tenosynovitis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Reardon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    375 Wampanoag Trail, Suite 202b, 
    E. Providence, RI 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Lally is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in E. Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lally 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 Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Lally is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southeast Rheumatology LLC

    72 Washington St Ste 1200, 
    Taunton, MA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Sperling is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Taunton, Massachusetts. Dr. Sperling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Hypophosphatasia (HPP), and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Sperling 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 fall river, MA?

    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 fall river, MA?

    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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near fall river, MA?

    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 fall river, MA?

    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 fall river, MA?

    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 fall river, MA?

    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 fall river, MA?

    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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