The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Teaneck, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 280 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Teaneck, NJ. Of these, 142 are Experienced, 114 are Advanced, 17 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    161 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dimitrios Pappas is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Bathon is an Internal Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bathon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Columbia University Medical Center Division Of Rheumatology

    161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Giles is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Giles is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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

    Rheumatology Associates Of North Jersey

    1415 Queen Anne Road, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandru Kimel is a Rheumatologist in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Kimel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Rheumatology Associates Of North Jersey

    1415 Queen Anne Road, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Gonter is a Rheumatologist in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Gonter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Hospital For Special Surgery-Main Hospital

    535 E 70th St Fl 6, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Goodman is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Hospital For Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivian Bykerk is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Bykerk is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Synovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Nyu Langone Health-Center For Arthritis & Autoimmunity

    333 E 38th St Fl 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yusuf Yazici is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Yazici is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Behcet Disease, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Vasculitis.

    Erin P. Patton
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Greenwich Village, 2nd Floor

    7 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Patton is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Patton 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 Osteoporosis.

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

    Sary M. Aristy MDoffice

    1415 Queen Anne Road, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sary Aristy is a Rheumatologist in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Aristy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

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

    Rheumatology Associates Of North Jersey

    1415 Queen Anne Road, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Miceli is a Rheumatologist in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Miceli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Rheumatology Associates Of North Jersey

    1415 Queen Anne Road, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miriam Silverberg is a Rheumatologist in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Silverberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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

    Hackensack Rheumatology, LLC

    385 Prospect Avenue, Suite 214, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilbert Kepecs is a Rheumatologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Kepecs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

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

    HMH - Rheumatology - Hackensack

    385 Prospect Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Anna Broder is a Rheumatologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Broder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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

    HMH - Rheumatology - Hackensack

    385 Prospect Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Offers Telehealth

    Asena Altuntas is a Rheumatologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Altuntas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

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

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Gupta is a Rheumatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Tenosynovitis.

    Yevgeniya Gartshteyn
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building

    177 Ft. Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Yevgeniya Gartshteyn is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Gartshteyn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis.

    Laura B. Pardilla
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Berenice Geraldino Pardilla, MD, MSc, graduated summa cum laude from INTEC University in the Dominican Republic and afterwards moved to New York to complete an internal medicine residency in SUNY Upstate, followed by a rheumatology fellowship at Columbia University where she stayed on as a faculty member. In addition to being a board certified rheumatologist, she completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal ultrasonography with the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR) and serves as the director of the Fast Arthritis Sonographic evaluation and Treatment (FAST) clinic at CUMC. Dr. Pardilla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Teja M. Kapoor
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Teja Kapoor, MD is a graduate of New York Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She completed her Rheumatology fellowship at Columbia-NY Presbyterian, before joining full-time academic faculty. Dr. Kapoor is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Program Director for the Columbia Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program.Dr. Kapoor has clinical and research interests in Sjogren’s Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), with years of experience in managing patients with complex multi-organ involvement of their autoimmune disease. She has an interdisciplinary approach to managing her large cohort of patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome, working with Ophthalmology, Dental, ENT, Pulmonary, OB-GYN, and other specialists. She has lectured on SLE and Sjogren’s Disease at regional, national, and international conferences, with a multitude of book chapters and peer-reviewed article publications on the topics of autoimmune diseases. She is the recipient of the 2023-2024 Daniel V. Kimberg Memorial Junior Faculty Award for outstanding teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students. She is the Course Co-Director for Rheumatology and Autoimmunity for medical students at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Kapoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

    Jane S. Kang
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane S. Kang, MD, is Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) in the Division of Rheumatology and a bioethicist with a Masters of Bioethics from Columbia University. She was the Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director at CUIMC for over a decade, was named an Ewig Clinical Scholar at CUIMC for her work in teaching and education and received a Fellowship Training Award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF).In addition to being actively involved in teaching and trainee education, Dr. Kang has been interested in addressing bioethical issues in medicine and rheumatology. She was awarded the RRF Clinician Scholar Educator Award, which supported her work in creating an online, interactive bioethics curriculum for trainees, covering topics such as the recruitment of vulnerable research subjects and the globalization of clinical research. Her bioethics work also includes exploring participant preferences for the return of research results, investigating researchers’ practices and views on returning incidental findings, and using the arts to address physician well-being, moral injury and health equity.Dr. Kang served on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Board of Directors, as Chair of the ACR Ethics and Conflict of Interest Committee, and as Co-Chair of the ACR Strategic Planning Task Force and Co-Chair of the ACR In-Training Examination Taskforce. Dr. Kang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Goodpasture Syndrome, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Teaneck, NJ?

    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 Teaneck, NJ?

    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 near Teaneck, NJ?

    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 Teaneck, NJ?

    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 Teaneck, NJ?

    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 Teaneck, NJ?

    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 Teaneck, NJ?

    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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