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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near St Petersburg, FL. Of these, 8 are Distinguished, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Experienced.

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      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Abie A. Samuel
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Abie A. Samuel
      Rheumatology

      Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

      620 10th St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Portuguese, Spanish
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      Abie Samuel is a Rheumatologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Samuel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MAGIC Syndrome, IgG4-Related Disease, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. Dr. Samuel is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Arnaldo F. Torres
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Arnaldo F. Torres
      Rheumatology

      Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

      1200 7th Ave N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      727-820-7737
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Portuguese, Spanish
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      Arnaldo Torres is a Rheumatologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Torres is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Torres is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Slavica Bobic
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Slavica Bobic
      Rheumatology

      American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates LLC

      710 94th Ave N, Suite And307, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (6.2 miles away)
      727-290-1444
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bosnian, Serbian, Serbo Croatian
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      Slavica Bobic is a Rheumatologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Bobic 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, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Bobic is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Michelle S. Spuza
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Michelle S. Spuza
      Rheumatology

      BayCare- Allergy & Rheumatology Associates

      5100 Seminole Blvd, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (9.8 miles away)
      727-319-4535
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Michelle Spuza is a Rheumatologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Spuza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Spuza is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Ginige S. Desilva
      Allergy and Immunology | Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Ginige S. Desilva
      Allergy and Immunology | Rheumatology

      Allergy And Rheumatology Associates LLC

      5100 Seminole Blvd, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (9.8 miles away)
      727-319-4535
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Sinhala
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      Ginige Desilva is an Allergy and Immunologist and a Rheumatologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Desilva is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Desilva is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Fellipe M. Oliveira
      Rheumatology | Geriatrics
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Fellipe M. Oliveira
      Rheumatology | Geriatrics
      6711 38th Ave N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (6.3 miles away)
      727-344-3200
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Fellipe Oliveira is a Rheumatologist and a Geriatrics provider in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Oliveira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Oliveira is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Susan L. Zito
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Susan L. Zito
      Rheumatology

      American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates LLC

      13425 Belcher Rd S, 
      Largo, FL 
       (11.0 miles away)
      561-862-0401
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Swahili
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      Susan Zito is a Rheumatologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Zito is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Behcet Disease. Dr. Zito is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Robert L. Digiovanni
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Robert L. Digiovanni
      Rheumatology

      Suncoast Internal Medicine Consultants, P.A

      13644 Walsingham Rd, 
      Largo, FL 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Robert Digiovanni is a Rheumatologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Digiovanni 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 Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. Dr. Digiovanni is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Rubaiya Y. Mallay
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Rubaiya Y. Mallay
      Rheumatology

      Suncoast Internal Medicine Consultants, P.A

      13644 Walsingham Rd, 
      Largo, FL 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bengali, Greek, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rubaiya Mallay is a Rheumatologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Mallay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, MAGIC Syndrome, and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD). Dr. Mallay is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Priyanka Murali
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Priyanka Murali
      Rheumatology
      10000 Bay Pines Blvd, 
      Bay Pines, FL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      727-398-6661
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Priyanka Murali is a Rheumatologist in Bay Pines, Florida. Dr. Murali 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, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Jeffrey L. Miller
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Jeffrey L. Miller
      Rheumatology
      3218 W Azeele St, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (14.8 miles away)
      813-879-1188
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Miller is a Rheumatologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. John D. Carter
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. John D. Carter
      Rheumatology

      American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates LLC

      2919 W Swann Ave, Suite 402, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (14.8 miles away)
      813-696-1681
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Carter is a Rheumatologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Reactive Arthritis. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Kavita A. Thomas
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Kavita A. Thomas
      Rheumatology

      Radial Health Southeast LLC

      3117 W Gandy Blvd, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (12.4 miles away)
      847-289-5727
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Kavita Thomas is a Rheumatologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Esther V. Jimenez-Encarnacion
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Esther V. Jimenez-Encarnacion
      Rheumatology
      1301 2nd Ave Sw, 
      Largo, FL 
       (14.3 miles away)
      727-584-7706
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Esther Jimenez-Encarnacion is a Rheumatologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Jimenez-Encarnacion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 near St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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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