The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 13 are Advanced, 13 are Experienced, 12 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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39 providers found
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Thiele is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Thiele is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Periodontitis.

    Trent Smith
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Banner - University Medicine Rheumatology Clinic

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am an amateur radio operator - Extra Class and am interested in antenna design, shortwave propagation and VHF ducting phenomena. In addition, I enjoy hiking and studying military history, particularly the U.S. Civil War. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Chandana Keshavamurthy
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Banner - University Medicine Rheumatology Clinic

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Keshavamurthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Lupus Nephritis, and Scleroma.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    U. S. Public Health Service Phoenix Indian Medical Center

    4212 N 16th St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Sumner is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sumner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Scleroma, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Joy Schechtman
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Sleep Medicine

    Sun Valley Arthritis Center, LTD

    6818 W Thunderbird Rd, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joy Schechtman is a Sleep Medicine provider in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Schechtman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Bursitis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Schechtman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Care Specialists PC

    1300 N 12th St Ste 618, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Posner is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Posner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Fibromyalgia, Tenosynovitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine

    Valleywise Health Medical Center

    2601 E Roosevelt St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheetal Chhaya is an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chhaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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

    District Medical Group Inc

    2525 E Roosevelt St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Savitha Kalya is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kalya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Kalya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    U. S. Public Health Service Phoenix Indian Medical Center

    4212 N 16th St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Posever is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Posever is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Office

    2034 E Southern Ave Ste P, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Pace is a Rheumatologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Pace is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), MAGIC Syndrome, and IgG4-Related Disease.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine

    Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Young is an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Office

    1920 E Cambridge Ave Ste 200, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shishov is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shishov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Lupus Nephritis, Arthritis, and PFAPA.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaleo Ede is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Lupus Nephritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    650 E Indian School Rd # 111-d, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theresa Nieman is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Nieman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine

    Elevate Provider Network

    5040 N 15th Ave Ste 102, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Nolan is an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Nolan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Polychondritis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Palindromic Rheumatism.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Morton H. Dubnow MD, PLLC

    6838 N 23rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nisha Manek is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Manek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Office

    5601 W Eugie Ave Ste 204, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nehad Soloman is a Rheumatologist in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Soloman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), IgG4-Related Disease, MAGIC Syndrome, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates P C.

    4550 E Bell Rd Ste 172, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Tesser is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Tesser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Majd Freijat
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Flow Rheumatology

    9941 N 95th Str, Ste E 101, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Majd Freijat is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Freijat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, MAGIC Syndrome, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and IgG4-Related Disease. Dr. Freijat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    HonorHealth Ambulatory

    10900 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 603, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Mallace is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Mallace is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Scleroma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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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