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    MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Lake Orion, MI. Of these, 7 are Distinguished, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Experienced.

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      Phyllis Birkel
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Phyllis Birkel
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Phyllis Birkel
      Rheumatology

      Phyllis Birkel, MD

      1460 Walton Boulevard, Suite 110, 
      Rochester Hills, MI 
       (7.9 miles away)
      248-650-7700
      Experience:
      47+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Phyllis Birkel is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Birkel has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Birkel is currently accepting new patients.

      John E. Tower
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. John E. Tower
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. John E. Tower
      Rheumatology

      Arthritis Physicians LLC - Rochester Hills Clinic

      1701 South Boulevard East, Suite 110, 
      Rochester Hills, MI 
       (10.3 miles away)
      248-853-0803
      Experience:
      41+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Tower is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Tower has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Tower is currently accepting new patients.

      Mahpara S. Syed
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Mahpara S. Syed
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Mahpara S. Syed
      Rheumatology

      Arthritis Physicians LLC - Rochester Hills Clinic

      1701 South Boulevard East, Suite 110, 
      Rochester Hills, MI 
       (10.3 miles away)
      248-853-0803
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mahpara Syed is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Syed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Syed is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Josephine F. Aloot
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Josephine F. Aloot
      Rheumatology

      Josephine Aloot MD

      1460 Walton Boulevard, Suite 110, 
      Rochester Hills, MI 
       (7.9 miles away)
      248-650-7700
      Experience:
      48+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Josephine Aloot is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Aloot has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Reactive Arthritis. Dr. Aloot is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Steven A. Portney
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Steven A. Portney
      Rheumatology

      Newland Medical Associates, P.C.

      1135 W University Dr, Suite 356, 
      Rochester, MI 
       (8.3 miles away)
      248-552-0620
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Portney is a Rheumatologist in Rochester, Michigan. Dr. Portney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Portney is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Roman I. Czubatyj
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Roman I. Czubatyj
      Rheumatology

      Arthritis Physicians LLC - Rochester Hills Clinic

      1701 South Boulevard East, Suite 110, 
      Rochester Hills, MI 
       (10.3 miles away)
      248-853-0803
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Ukrainian
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      Accepting New Patients

      Roman Czubatyj is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Czubatyj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Czubatyj is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Judith Bateman
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Judith Bateman
      Rheumatology

      Troy Internal Medicine

      4967 Crooks Road, Suite 110, 
      Troy, MI 
       (13.7 miles away)
      248-267-5000
      Experience:
      38+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Judith Bateman is a Rheumatologist in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Bateman has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Sarcoidosis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Bateman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Patricia C. Cagnoli
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Patricia C. Cagnoli
      Rheumatology

      Michigan Rheumatology And Wellness Center

      3950 South Rochester Road,, Suite 1300, 
      Rochester Hills, Michigan, MI 
       (10.3 miles away)
      248-923-1300
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patricia Cagnoli is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Michigan. Dr. Cagnoli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Cagnoli is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Delfin Santos
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Delfin Santos
      Rheumatology
      135 Barclay Circle, Suite 100, 
      Rochester, MI 
       (11.0 miles away)
      248-852-2277
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Delfin Santos is a Rheumatologist in Rochester, Michigan. Dr. Santos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Santos is currently accepting new patients.

      Dana E. Rockwell
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Dana E. Rockwell
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Dana E. Rockwell
      Rheumatology

      Arthritis Physicians LLC - Rochester Hills Clinic

      1701 South Boulevard East, Suite 110, 
      Rochester Hills, MI 
       (10.3 miles away)
      248-853-0803
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dana Rockwell is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Rockwell has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Rockwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Amber N. Young
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Amber N. Young
      Rheumatology

      Iha Health Services Corporation

      44428 Woodward Ave, Suite 102, 
      Pontiac, MI 
       (11.5 miles away)
      734-712-8700
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amber Young is a Rheumatologist in Pontiac, Michigan. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Ruba B. Kado
      Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Ruba B. Kado
      Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine
      2550 S Telegraph Rd Ste 104, 
      Bloomfield Hills, MI 
       (13.8 miles away)
      319-530-8368
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Ruba Kado is a Rheumatologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Dr. Kado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Splenectomy. Dr. Kado is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Yue H. Ding
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Yue H. Ding
      Rheumatology

      Iha Health Services Corporation

      44428 Woodward Ave, Suite 102, 
      Pontiac, MI 
       (11.5 miles away)
      734-712-8700
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Yue Ding is a Rheumatologist in Pontiac, Michigan. Dr. Ding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Ding is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Lake Orion, MI?

      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 Lake Orion, MI?

      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 Lake Orion, MI?

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      How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near Lake Orion, MI?

      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 Lake Orion, MI?

      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 Lake Orion, MI?

      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 Lake Orion, MI?

      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 Lake Orion, MI?

      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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