The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 163 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced, 22 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Stephen L. Bland
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Stephen L. Bland, MD Private Practice

    1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1010, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Bland and his staff provide the most complete care to every patient. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Gout, Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Arkfeld is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arkfeld is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

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

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Ehresmann is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ehresmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Adult Still's Disease, Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Palindromic Rheumatism.

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

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shuntaro Shinada is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Albert is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Albert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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

    Office

    1000 Veteran Ave Rm 32-59, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Charles is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Charles is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Pacific Arthritis Care Center Inc.

    5230 Pacific Concourse Dr Ste 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Furst is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Furst is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis.

    Ramesh C. Kesavalu
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ramesh C. Kesavalu, MD Private Practice

    1500 S Central Ave, Ste 200A, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Provide professional, friendly, and compassionate care to all of my patients. Dr. Kesavalu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Dan T. La
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Dan Tan La, MD

    801 S Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dan La is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Glendale, California. Dr. La has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Gout, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia.

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

    Arthritis Associates Of Southern California

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Soha Dolatabadi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dolatabadi has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).

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

    Wagdy W. Kades, Md., Inc

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wagdy Kades is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kades has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    Office

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 510, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Romano is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Romano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Fibromyalgia.

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

    Armando Huaringa MD Inc.

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 3300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheila Lezcano is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lezcano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

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

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Ortiz is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis.

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

    Office

    2020 Zonal Ave # 620, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Stohl is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stohl 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), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leanna Wise is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis.

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

    Brian Huh Inc.

    520 S Virgil Ave Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Huh is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Huh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    ARA Shafrazian MD A Medical Corporation

    435 Arden Ave Ste 460, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Noune Pashinian is a Rheumatologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Pashinian 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, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Arthritis.

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

    Keck Medicine Of USC-Pasadena

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 400, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stratos Christianakis is a Rheumatologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Christianakis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Scleroderma.

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

    Henry A Horton MD Inc

    8640 W 3rd St Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Horizon is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Horizon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

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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 near Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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