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

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

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Mississippi, US. Of these, 15 are Distinguished, 13 are Advanced and 8 are Experienced.

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    Matthew B. Carroll
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Singing River Rheumatology Services

    3101 Denny Avenue, Suite 240, 
    Pascagoula, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Carroll is a Rheumatologist in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Carroll 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, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Mississippi Health Services

    408 Council Circle, Suite A, Tupelo, MS 38801, Suite A, 
    Tupelo, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles King is a Rheumatologist in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. King is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County, Inc.

    100 Baptist Memorial Cir, 
    Oxford, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kirk Eddleman is a Rheumatologist in Oxford, Mississippi. Dr. Eddleman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Reactive Arthritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Eddleman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mississippi Arthritis Clinic PLLC

    185 Medical Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Flowood, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Fowler is a Rheumatologist in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Fowler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

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

    Rheumatology Associates

    1502 S Colorado St, 
    Greenville, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shabana Karim is a Rheumatologist in Greenville, Mississippi. Dr. Karim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

    Baptist Medical Group-Madison Specialty Care

    401 Baptist Dr Ste 401, 
    Madison, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Taylor is a Rheumatologist in Madison, Mississippi. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Fibromyalgia, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Singing River Medical Park Radiology

    3101 Denny Ave, 
    Pascagoula, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Walton is an Internal Medicine provider in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Walton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleredema, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), MASS Phenotype, and Knee Replacement.

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

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    1340 Broad Ave, 
    Gulfport, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richa Gupta is a Rheumatologist in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Dermatomyositis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medical Foundation Of Central Mississippi Inc

    1225 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Compton is a Rheumatologist in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Compton 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, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Compton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1200 N State St Ste 500, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neal Shparago is a Rheumatologist in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Shparago is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Palindromic Rheumatism, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

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

    Robert B. Burns MD

    4211 Hospital St Ste 206, 
    Pascagoula, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Huntwork is a Nephrologist in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Huntwork is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

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

    Mississippi Arthritis Clinic PLLC

    185 Medical Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Flowood, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Day Lennep is a Rheumatologist in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Lennep is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Dermatomyositis, and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.

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

    River City Medical And Arthritis Center LLC

    3510 Pemberton Square Blvd, 
    Vicksburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dedri Ivory is a Rheumatologist in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Dr. Ivory is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Gout.

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

    Mississippi Rheumatology And Osteoporosis Center PLLC

    2550 Flowood Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Teresa Crout is a Rheumatologist in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Crout is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Crout is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hattiesburg Clinic PA

    415 S 28th Ave, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Imad Bitar is a Rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Bitar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Relapsing Polychondritis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Bitar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Singing River Health System

    3101 Denny Ave, 
    Pascagoula, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Lindsey is a Rheumatologist in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Lindsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Lindsey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hattiesburg Clinic PA

    104 Millsaps Dr, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Portia Harris is a Rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    7100 Us Hwy 98 W, Suite 220, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Weiss is a Rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hattiesburg Clinic PA

    104 Millsaps Dr, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Harrison is a Rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Arthritis Osteoporosis Treatment And Research Center PLLC

    2550 Flowood Dr Ste 300, 
    Flowood, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Hong is an Internal Medicine provider in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Hong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi, 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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