The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in British Columbia, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near British Columbia, CA. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Diane V. Lacaille
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Diane V. Lacaille
    895 West 10th Avenue, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Diane Lacaille practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Lacaille is rated as an Elite expert 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 Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Nick J. Bansback
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Nick J. Bansback
    St. Paul's Hospital, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Nick Bansback practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Bansback is rated as a Distinguished expert 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), Arthritis, HIV/AIDS, Knee Replacement, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    John T. Kelsall
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    John T. Kelsall
    2405 Wesbrook Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    John Kelsall practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Kelsall is rated as a Distinguished expert 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    John M. Esdaile
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    John M. Esdaile
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    John Esdaile practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Esdaile is rated as a Distinguished expert 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 Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Juan A. Zubieta-Avina
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Juan A. Zubieta-Avina
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Juan Zubieta-Avina practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Zubieta-Avina is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Peter P. Cheung
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Peter P. Cheung
    608-1081 Burrard St, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Peter Cheung practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Cheung is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Synovitis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Aminoaciduria.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Eric C. Sayre
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Eric C. Sayre
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Eric Sayre practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Sayre is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Catherine L. Backman
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Catherine L. Backman
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Catherine Backman practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Backman is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), COVID-19, and Osteoarthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mary A. De Vera
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mary A. De Vera
    St. Paul's Hospital, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Mary De Vera practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. De Vera is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Alison M. Hoens
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Alison M. Hoens
    2177 Wesbrook Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Alison Hoens practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Hoens is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Arthritis, COVID-19, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoarthritis, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Shahin Jamal
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Shahin Jamal
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Shahin Jamal practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Jamal is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Cheryl L. Koehn
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Cheryl L. Koehn
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Cheryl Koehn practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Koehn is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Arthritis, COVID-19, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), HIV/AIDS, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Linda C. Li
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Linda C. Li
    2177 Wesbrook Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Linda Li practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Li is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Chronic Pain.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Eileen A. Davidson
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Eileen A. Davidson
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Eileen Davidson practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Davidson is rated as an Advanced expert 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), COVID-19, Arthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kelly English
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kelly English
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Kelly English practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. English is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), COVID-19, and Arthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Paul M. Adam
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Paul M. Adam
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Paul Adam practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Adam is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and HIV/AIDS.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Antonio Zubieta-Avina
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Antonio Zubieta-Avina
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Antonio Zubieta-Avina practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Zubieta-Avina is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and COVID-19.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Lynne M. Feehan
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Lynne M. Feehan
    2177 Wesbrook Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Lynne Feehan practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Feehan is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoarthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jacek A. Kopec
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jacek A. Kopec
    2206 East Mall, V6T 1Z3, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Jacek Kopec practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Kopec is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mark C. Harrison
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mark C. Harrison
    St. Paul's Hospital, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Mark Harrison practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced expert 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 Anal Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Colorectal Cancer.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in British Columbia, CA?

    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 in British Columbia, CA?

    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 in British Columbia, CA?

    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 in British Columbia, CA?

    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 in British Columbia, CA?

    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 in British Columbia, CA?

    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 in British Columbia, CA?

    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 in British Columbia, CA?

    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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