The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in mentor, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near mentor, OH. Of these, 6 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 4 are Experienced.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Office

    9000 Mentor Ave Ste 105, 
    Mentor, OH 
     (0.9 miles away)
    440-943-6229
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elisabeth Roter is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mentor, Ohio. Dr. Roter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Roter is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Willoughby Hills Family Health Center, North Building

    2550 Som Center Road, 
    Willoughby Hills, OH 
     (4.3 miles away)
    440-943-2500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Janice Granieri is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Dr. Granieri 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Granieri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1994. Dr. Granieri is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Willoughby Hills Family Health Center, North Building

    2550 Som Center Road, 
    Willoughby Hills, OH 
     (4.3 miles away)
    440-943-2500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elisabeth Ray is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Dr. Ray is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Office

    5105 Som Center Rd Ste 200, 
    Willoughby, OH 
     (4.3 miles away)
    440-953-8700
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Anabelle Morales-Mena is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Willoughby, Ohio. Dr. Morales-Mena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Morales-Mena is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. May Azem
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. May Azem
    Rheumatology
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    May Azem MD Inc.

    7527 Fredle Dr, 
    Concord Township, OH 
     (5.1 miles away)
    440-709-0055
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, French
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    May Azem is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Concord Township, Ohio. Dr. Azem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Azem is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    13071 Radcliffe Rd, 
    Chardon, OH 
     (8.9 miles away)
    216-440-3144
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Terrence Foley is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chardon, Ohio. Dr. Foley 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 Synovitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Foley is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    UH Geauga Health Center Sleep Lab

    13221 Ravenna Rd Ste 1, 
    Chardon, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    216-896-1886
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Arminda Lumapas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chardon, Ohio. Dr. Lumapas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Lumapas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. David R. Mandel
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. David R. Mandel
    Rheumatology
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    Office

    6551 Wilson Mills Rd Ste 106, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (10.5 miles away)
    440-449-8277
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    David Mandel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mandel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Mandel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ambreesh Chawla
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ambreesh Chawla
    Rheumatology
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    Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

    26900 Cedar Road, 
    Beachwood, OH 
     (13.8 miles away)
    216-839-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ambreesh Chawla is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Gout. Dr. Chawla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2020. Dr. Chawla is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Allen M. Segal
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Allen M. Segal
    Rheumatology
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    Cleveland Physicians Inc.

    1611 S Green Rd Ste 160, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (13.9 miles away)
    216-297-2084
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Allen Segal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Segal 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Gout. Dr. Segal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Cleveland Physicians Inc.

    1611 S Green Rd Ste 160, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (13.9 miles away)
    216-294-2084
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lauren Mathias is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mathias is rated as an Advanced 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 Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Mathias is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Before you request

    Office

    6563 Wilson Mills Rd Ste 104, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (10.5 miles away)
    440-919-0180
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Russian
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    Jeffrey Chaitoff is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chaitoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Chaitoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Before you request

    Office

    24701 Euclid Ave, 
    Euclid, OH 
     (10.7 miles away)
    440-349-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Stein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Euclid, Ohio. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    26900 Cedar Rd, 
    Beachwood, OH 
     (13.8 miles away)
    216-839-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Howard Epstein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Epstein 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), Relapsing Polychondritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Epstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Howard R. Smith
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Howard R. Smith
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    26900 Cedar Rd, 
    Beachwood, OH 
     (13.8 miles away)
    216-444-4555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Howard Smith is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced 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 Adult Still's Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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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 mentor, OH?

    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 mentor, OH?

    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 mentor, OH?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near mentor, OH?

    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 mentor, OH?

    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 mentor, OH?

    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 mentor, OH?

    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 mentor, OH?

    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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