The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in lakeville, MN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near lakeville, MN. Of these, 6 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Allina Health Lakeville Specialty Clinic

    18465 Orchard Trail, Suite 250, 
    Lakeville, MN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    952-428-0950
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba
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    Gbemisola Olayemi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lakeville, Minnesota. Dr. Olayemi 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), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Scleroderma. Dr. Olayemi is board certified in Rheumatology, 2017, Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine,2019. Dr. Olayemi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Peter D. Kent
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Peter D. Kent
    Rheumatology
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    Park Nicollet Clinic And Specialty Center Burnsville 14000 Building

    14000 Fairview Dr, 
    Burnsville, MN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    952-993-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Kent is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Kent 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), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Kent is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Rheumatology. Dr. Kent is currently accepting new patients.

    Nancy N. Nyongesa, NP
    Pain Medicine | Nurse Practitioner

    Nancy N. Nyongesa, NP
    Pain Medicine | Nurse Practitioner
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    Twin Cities Pain Clinic

    14551 Co Rd 11, #100, 
    Burnsville, MN 
     (6.2 miles away)
    952-841-2345
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Swahili
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    Nancy Nyongesa is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Nyongesa, NP is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Muscle Spasms. Nyongesa, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Nyongesa, NP is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Artan B. Kaso
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Artan B. Kaso
    Rheumatology
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    Park Nicollet Clinic And Specialty Center Burnsville 14000 Building

    14000 Fairview Dr, 
    Burnsville, MN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    952-993-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Albanian
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    Artan Kaso is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Kaso 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 Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Kaso is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Rheumatology. Dr. Kaso is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required
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    Park Nicollet Clinic And Specialty Center Burnsville 14000 Building

    14000 Fairview Dr, 
    Burnsville, MN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    952-993-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Thai
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Tawatchai Paisansinsup is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Paisansinsup is rated as an Experienced 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Paisansinsup is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Rheumatology. Dr. Paisansinsup is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Luke W. Desilet
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Luke W. Desilet
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Park Nicollet Clinic And Specialty Center Burnsville 14000 Building

    14000 Fairview Dr, 
    Burnsville, MN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    952-993-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luke Desilet is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Desilet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Vasculitis. Dr. Desilet is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Rheumatology. Dr. Desilet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral required
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    Park Nicollet Clinic And Specialty Center Burnsville 14000 Building

    14000 Fairview Dr, 
    Burnsville, MN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    952-993-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Garvey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Garvey 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 Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Garvey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Rheumatology. Dr. Garvey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Park Nicollet Clinic And Specialty Center Burnsville 14000 Building

    14000 Fairview Dr, 
    Burnsville, MN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    952-993-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabrielle Thottam is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Thottam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Thottam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Rheumatology. Dr. Thottam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ashlie A. Bondarenko, NP
    Pain Medicine | Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ashlie A. Bondarenko, NP
    Pain Medicine | Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Twin Cities Pain Clinic

    14551 Co Rd 11, #100, 
    Burnsville, MN 
     (6.2 miles away)
    952-841-2345
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashlie Bondarenko is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Bondarenko, NP is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis. Bondarenko, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Bondarenko, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. David J. Ridley
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. David J. Ridley
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    St Paul Rheumatology P A

    2854 Highway 55 Ste 190, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    651-644-4277
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Ridley is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Ridley is rated as a Distinguished 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Ridley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Park Nicollet Clinic And Specialty Center Burnsville 14000 Building

    14000 Fairview Dr, 
    Burnsville, MN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    952-993-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Zaudke is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Zaudke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Zaudke is board certified in NCCPA-National Committee On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Zaudke is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Elvia G. Moreta
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Elvia G. Moreta
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2854 Highway 55 Ste 130, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    651-644-4277
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Elvia Moreta is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Moreta 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 Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Moreta 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 lakeville, MN?

    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 lakeville, MN?

    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 lakeville, MN?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near lakeville, MN?

    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 lakeville, MN?

    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 lakeville, MN?

    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 lakeville, MN?

    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 lakeville, MN?

    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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