The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Jackson, MS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Jackson, MS. Of these, 6 are Distinguished, 5 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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

    1200 N State St Ste 500, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (1.1 miles away)
    601-352-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Neal Shparago is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Shparago is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palindromic Rheumatism, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Shparago is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Teresa M. Crout
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Teresa M. Crout
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    University Family Medicine Associates PLLC

    1410 E Woodrow Wilson Ave, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Teresa Crout is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Crout is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Crout is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required
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    University Internal Medicine Assoc LLP

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    601-984-5540
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Dannette Johnson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Arthritis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Before you request

    Mississippi Arthritis Clinic PLLC

    185 Medical Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (5.7 miles away)
    601-362-6900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Fowler is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Fowler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Day S. Lennep
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Day S. Lennep
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Mississippi Arthritis Clinic PLLC

    185 Medical Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (5.7 miles away)
    601-362-6900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Day Lennep is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Lennep is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Dermatomyositis, and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Dr. Lennep is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required
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    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    601-984-5601
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Kennard is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Kennard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Goodpasture Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Kennard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Lisa V. Maher
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Lisa V. Maher
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    601-984-5540
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Maher is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Maher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Maher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Clara A. Myers
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Clara A. Myers
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    Before you request
    971 Lakeland Drive, Suite 1157, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.6 miles away)
    601-362-6900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Clara Myers is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Myers is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    The Wound & Podiatry Center

    1815 Hospital Dr Ste 434, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.0 miles away)
    601-371-0123
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Rockhold is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Rockhold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Behcet Disease, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Rockhold is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Jackson Arthritis Clinic PA

    4436 Mangum Dr Ste A, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (5.7 miles away)
    601-982-7363
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    James Hensarling is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Hensarling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Hensarling is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Jason K. Taylor
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Jason K. Taylor
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Baptist Medical Group-Madison Specialty Care

    401 Baptist Dr Ste 401, 
    Madison, MS 
     (14.4 miles away)
    601-973-1517
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Taylor is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Madison, Mississippi. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Fibromyalgia, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    601-815-3858
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Deshazo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Deshazo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Deshazo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis Osteoporosis Treatment And Research Center PLLC

    2550 Flowood Dr Ste 300, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (5.7 miles away)
    601-420-0034
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suthin Songcharoen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Songcharoen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Seth A. Compton
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Seth A. Compton
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Medical Foundation Of Central Mississippi Inc

    401 Baptist Dr Ste 104, 
    Madison, MS 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Compton is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Madison, Mississippi. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Compton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Compton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Madison Medical Rheumatology LLC

    1607 Doctors Dr, 
    Madison, MS 
     (12.1 miles away)
    769-300-2100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Mcmurray is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Madison, Mississippi. Dr. Mcmurray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Dr. Mcmurray is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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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