The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Louisiana, US. Of these, 38 are Advanced, 24 are Distinguished and 21 are Experienced.

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83 providers found
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Malik Spady is a Rheumatologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Spady is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

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

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Supraja Yeturi is a Rheumatologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Yeturi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Yeturi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saravanan Thiagarajan is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Thiagarajan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Thiagarajan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Larry K. Broadwell, M.D., A Medical Corporation

    820 Jordan St, Suite 201, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Broadwell is a Rheumatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Broadwell 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Broadwell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Arthritis And Diabetes Clinic Inc

    3402 Magnolia Cv, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jyothi Mallepalli is a Rheumatologist in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Mallepalli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Mallepalli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St, Suite 2300a, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Malin is a Rheumatologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Malin 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 Psoriasis. Dr. Malin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rheumatology And Osteoporosis Specialists AMC

    820 Jordan St Ste 201, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Broadwell is a Rheumatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Broadwell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lipstate is a Rheumatologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lipstate 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, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    740 Jordan St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Goodman is a Rheumatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Goodman 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, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Goodman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Lindsey is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lindsey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Lindsey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Green Clinic Surgical Hospital CRNA Group

    1200 S Farmerville St, 
    Ruston, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rochelle Metoyer is a Rheumatologist in Ruston, Louisiana. Dr. Metoyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

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

    Lake Charles Medical Services Family Practice Associates, LLC

    2750 Aster St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gurjot Basra is a Rheumatologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Basra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), IgG4-Related Disease, and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Basra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Center For Orthopaedics And Spine LLC

    1747 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Enrique Mendez is a Rheumatologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mendez 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, Sarcoidosis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Mendez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samina Hayat is a Rheumatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hayat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Sarcoidosis, and Splenectomy. Dr. Hayat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gulf Coast Rheumatology

    1051 Gause Blvd Ste 440, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marielisa Sedrish is a Rheumatologist in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Sedrish 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, Sjogren Syndrome, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine Llp

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Agnes Solon is a Rheumatologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Solon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Solon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthritis And Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc

    4315 Houma Blvd, Suite 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Perdue is a Rheumatologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Perdue is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Felty Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Perdue is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Thibodaux Regional Network Development Corporation

    602 N Acadia Rd, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Beau Boudreaux is a Rheumatologist in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Boudreaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    3311 Prescott Rd, Suite 211, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Shbeeb is a Rheumatologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Shbeeb 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, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Shbeeb is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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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