The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Rochester, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Rochester, NY. Of these, 9 are Distinguished, 5 are Advanced and 3 are Experienced.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ya L. Chen
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ya L. Chen
    Rheumatology
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    Alexander Park Medical Campus

    222 Alexander St Ste 3000, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    585-922-8350
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ya Chen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Allen Anandarajah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Anandarajah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Synovitis, and Arthritis. Dr. Anandarajah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    222 Alexander St, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    585-922-8350
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Douglas Jones is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Laura A. Paxton
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Laura A. Paxton
    Rheumatology
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    Providence - Rochester

    1000 South Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    585-341-6779
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Laura Paxton is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Paxton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Paxton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Anthony J. Ocon
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Anthony J. Ocon
    Rheumatology
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    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    585-351-3274
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anthony Ocon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ocon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Arthritis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Ocon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Megha Sawhney
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Megha Sawhney
    Rheumatology
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    Unity Linden Oaks Surgery Ctr

    10 Hagen Dr, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    585-922-8350
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Megha Sawhney is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sawhney is rated as a Distinguished 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), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Sawhney is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Darren Tabechian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Tabechian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Vasculitis, Palindromic Rheumatism, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Tabechian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Ritchlin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ritchlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Synovitis. Dr. Ritchlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Palma is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Palma is rated as a Distinguished 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Adult Still's Disease, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Palma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-275-4733
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bethany Marston is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Marston is rated as a Distinguished 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), Takayasu Arteritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Dr. Marston is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Anolik is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Anolik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis. Dr. Anolik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benjamin Korman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Korman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Gout, and Scleroma. Dr. Korman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ralf G. Thiele
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ralf G. Thiele
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ralf Thiele is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Thiele is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Thiele is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ummara H. Shah
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ummara H. Shah
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ummara Shah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Referral may be required
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    Rheumatology Clinic At Strong Memorial Hospital-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester,, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Looney is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester,, New York. Dr. Looney 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Looney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Norman Madsen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Madsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Madsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ilana Y. Abeles
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ilana Y. Abeles
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ilana Abeles is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Abeles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Abeles 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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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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