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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Grand Rapids, MI. Of these, 6 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 4 are Experienced.

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    14 providers found
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Peter Z. Zadvinskis
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Peter Z. Zadvinskis
      Rheumatology
      100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 845, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Zadvinskis is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Zadvinskis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Zadvinskis is currently accepting new patients.

      Nour Zleik
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Nour Zleik
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Nour Zleik
      Rheumatology

      Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

      3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      616-267-7293
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nour Zleik is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Zleik has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Gout. Dr. Zleik is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Andrew J. Head
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Andrew J. Head
      Rheumatology
      1155 E Paris Ave Se, Ste 100, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.5 miles away)
      616-459-8088
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Head is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Head is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polyarteritis Nodosa, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Head is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Richard W. Martin
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Richard W. Martin
      Rheumatology
      1155 E Paris Ave Se, Ste 100, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.5 miles away)
      616-459-8088
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Martin is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Scleroderma, and Scleroma. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

      Barakat A. Thabet
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Barakat A. Thabet
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Barakat A. Thabet
      Rheumatology

      Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

      3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      616-267-7293
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Barakat Thabet is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Thabet has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Thabet is currently accepting new patients.

      Mohamed A. Mohamed
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Mohamed A. Mohamed
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Mohamed A. Mohamed
      Rheumatology

      Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

      3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      616-267-7293
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohamed Mohamed is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Mohamed has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Mohamed is currently accepting new patients.

      John S. Fleming
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. John S. Fleming
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. John S. Fleming
      Rheumatology

      Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

      3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      616-267-7293
      Experience:
      11+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Fleming is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Fleming has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Fleming is currently accepting new patients.

      Brett J. Capel
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Brett J. Capel
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Brett J. Capel
      Rheumatology

      Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

      3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      616-267-7293
      Experience:
      8+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Brett Capel is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Capel has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Capel is currently accepting new patients.

      Saja M. Almaaitah
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Saja M. Almaaitah
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Saja M. Almaaitah
      Rheumatology

      Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

      3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      616-267-7293
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Saja Almaaitah is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Almaaitah has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Almaaitah is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. James D. Birmingham
      Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. James D. Birmingham
      Rheumatology | Pediatrics

      American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates -Mi PLLC

      6741 Fulton St E, 
      Ada, MI 
       (8.6 miles away)
      616-320-5330
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Andrew J. Lewandoski
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Andrew J. Lewandoski
      Rheumatology

      American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates -Mi PLLC

      6741 Fulton St E, 
      Ada, MI 
       (8.6 miles away)
      616-320-5330
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Lewandoski is a Rheumatologist in Ada, Michigan. Dr. Lewandoski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Lewandoski is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Katherine H. Chakrabarti
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Katherine H. Chakrabarti
      Rheumatology

      Advantage Health/saint Mary's Medical Group

      1155 E Paris Ave Se, 100 Trinity Health Medical, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.5 miles away)
      616-459-8088
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Katherine Chakrabarti is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Chakrabarti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Sjogren Syndrome, and Perniosis. Dr. Chakrabarti is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Rupal K. Shastri
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. Rupal K. Shastri
      Rheumatology

      Advantage Health/saint Mary's Medical Group

      1155 E Paris Ave Se, 100 Trinity Health Medical, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.5 miles away)
      616-459-8088
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rupal Shastri is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Shastri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are VEXAS Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Shastri is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. J H. Uhl
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

      Dr. J H. Uhl
      Rheumatology
      3271 Clear Vista Ct Ne, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (6.4 miles away)
      616-267-7293
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      J Uhl is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Uhl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Scleroderma.

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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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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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