The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Fargo, ND

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Fargo, ND. Of these, 8 are Distinguished, 5 are Advanced and 4 are Experienced.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Sanford Northern Sky Clinic

    4535 Northern Sky Drive, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    701-323-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jonathan Hilts is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Hilts 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), Dermatomyositis, Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Hilts is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: RheumatologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine. Dr. Hilts is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Sanford Southpointe Clinic

    2400 32nd Ave. S., 
    Fargo, ND 
    701-234-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Lithuanian
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    Viktorija Overiene is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Overiene is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Overiene is board certified in American Board Of Internal MedicineAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Rheumatology. Dr. Overiene is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Sanford Southpointe Clinic

    2400 32nd Ave. S., 
    Fargo, ND 
    701-234-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Meghan Scheibe is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Scheibe 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), Pulmonary Fibrosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Scheibe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal MedicineAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Rheumatology. Dr. Scheibe is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Sanford Southpointe Clinic

    2400 32nd Ave. S., 
    Fargo, ND 
    701-234-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Lorna Campbell is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Campbell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Campbell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Lisa Francis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Lisa Francis
    Rheumatology
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    CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck

    900 E Broadway Ave, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    701-530-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malayalam
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    Lisa Francis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Francis 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), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Polymyositis. Dr. Francis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Essentia Health-South University Clinic (Fargo)

    1702 University Dr S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    701-205-0094
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Yuri Nakasato is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Nakasato is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Nakasato is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Sanford Northern Sky Clinic

    4535 Northern Sky Drive, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    701-323-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, French, Spanish
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    Christian Dequet is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Dequet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Dequet is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Rheumatology. Dr. Dequet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Sanford Southpointe Clinic

    2400 32nd Ave. S., 
    Fargo, ND 
    701-234-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Mosaab Mohameden is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Mohameden 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mohameden is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: RheumatologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine. Dr. Mohameden is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Achieve Therapy LLC

    3035 Demers Ave, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    701-746-7521
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Esperanza Argenziano is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Argenziano 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), Polymyositis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Argenziano is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Medcenter One Health Systems DME

    222 N 7th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lynne Peterson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Peterson is rated as a Distinguished 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Innovis Health LLC

    1702 University Dr S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    701-364-3300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Sleckman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Sleckman 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, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Sleckman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required
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    Dakota Clinic At Innovis

    3000 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    701-364-8181
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Justus Fiechtner is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Fiechtner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Fiechtner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Usman T. Malik
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Usman T. Malik
    Rheumatology
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    Sanford Northern Sky Clinic

    4535 Northern Sky Drive, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    701-323-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
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    Usman Malik is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Malik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: RheumatologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Fargo VA Medical Center

    2101 Elm St N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    701-232-3241
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
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    Mahfooz Peshimam is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Peshimam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Erythromelalgia, and Psoriasis. Dr. Peshimam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Trinity Health

    2305 37th Ave SW, 
    Minot, ND 
    701-418-7450
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
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    Samer Nuhaily is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Nuhaily is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Nuhaily is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Alma K. Leaird
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Alma K. Leaird
    Rheumatology
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    CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck

    900 E Broadway Ave, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Alma Leaird is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Leaird 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 Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Leaird is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic

    401 N 9th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    701-205-0094
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Mary Weisberg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Weisberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Weisberg 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 Fargo, ND?

    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 Fargo, ND?

    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 Fargo, ND?

    You can find a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near Fargo, ND?

    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 Fargo, ND?

    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 Fargo, ND?

    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 Fargo, ND?

    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 Fargo, ND?

    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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