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    MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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      Arthur F. Kavanaugh
      Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology
      Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      4168 Front St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arthur Kavanaugh is a Rheumatologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kavanaugh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Firestein is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Firestein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Vasculitis, Synovitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Keating is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Keating is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

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      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      9500 Gilman Dr, Department Of Medicine - 0663, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregg Silverman is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Susan E. Sweeney
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      9500 Gilman Dr #0656, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Sweeney is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Arthritis.

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

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor Sw209, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Monica Budianu is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Budianu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Monica Guma is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Guma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Gout.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Katherine Nguyen is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Chondrocalcinosis 2, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abha Singh is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Relapsing Polychondritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

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

      Cabrillo Center For Rheumatic Disease Apc

      San Diego, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arthur Mabaquiao is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mabaquiao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology | Geriatrics

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dana Reddy is a Rheumatologist and a Geriatrics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Reddy has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Gout. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology
      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 420, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Janet Kim is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

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

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Weis is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Osteoporosis.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology | Geriatrics

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Megan Lynch is a Rheumatologist and a Geriatrics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease of Bone, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Williams is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology
      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 403c, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vikram Garg is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Sjogren Syndrome.

      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Rheumatology
      12865 Pointe Del Mar Way, Suite 130, 
      Del Mar, CA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ami Ben-Artzi is a Rheumatologist in Del Mar, California. Dr. Ben-Artzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, Arthritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Tissue Biopsy.

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

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Surabhi Khanna is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Khanna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khanna is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      10243 Genetic Ctr Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Zunera Tahir is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Tahir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Perniosis.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Kalunian is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kalunian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Synovectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 La Jolla, 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 near La Jolla, 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 does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near La Jolla, 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 near La Jolla, 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 near La Jolla, 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 near La Jolla, 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 near La Jolla, 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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