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

Find the Top Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Syracuse, NY. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Hom Neupane
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Hom Neupane
    Rheumatology

    SUNY Upstate

    90 Presidential Plz, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    315-464-3836
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Hom Neupane is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Neupane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Fibromyalgia.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. George Mtanos
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. George Mtanos
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    315-422-1513
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    George Mtanos is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Mtanos 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, Psoriasis, and MASS Phenotype.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ramzi Khairallah
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Ramzi Khairallah
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    315-422-1513
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramzi Khairallah is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Khairallah 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, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Mary Abdulky
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Mary Abdulky
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    315-422-1513
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mary Abdulky is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Abdulky 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 Localized Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. William Hannan
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. William Hannan
    Pediatrics

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    315-464-7611
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Hannan is a Pediatrics provider in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Hannan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are PFAPA, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

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

    Dr. Laura Paxton
    Rheumatology

    Office

    90 Presidential Plz Ste 2103, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    315-464-3836
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Paxton is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Paxton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Jianghong Yu
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Jianghong Yu
    Rheumatology

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    315-464-3836
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jianghong Yu is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Andras Perl
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Andras Perl
    Rheumatology

    Department Of Medicine Medical Service Group

    1000 E Genesee St Ste 403, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    315-464-2929
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andras Perl is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Perl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Psoriatic Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Psoriasis, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. James Hyla
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. James Hyla
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    315-422-1513
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Hyla is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Hyla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Patrick Riccardi
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Patrick Riccardi
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    315-422-1513
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Patrick Riccardi is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Riccardi 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 Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Maria Pasniciuc
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Maria Pasniciuc
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    315-422-1513
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Maria Pasniciuc is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Pasniciuc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Sheetal Rayancha
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Sheetal Rayancha
    Rheumatology

    SUNY Upstate

    90 Presidential Plz, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    315-464-3835
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheetal Rayancha is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Rayancha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Fatme Allam
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Fatme Allam
    Rheumatology

    SUNY Upstate

    90 Presidential Plz, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    315-464-3836
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Fatme Allam is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Allam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Behcet Disease, Palindromic Rheumatism, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Linda Warnowicz
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Linda Warnowicz
    Rheumatology

    Office

    310 S Crouse Ave, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    315-422-1513
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Warnowicz is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Warnowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Christian Geier
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Christian Geier
    Rheumatology

    Department Of Medicine Medical Service Group

    1000 E Genesee St Ste 403, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    315-464-2929
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christian Geier is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Geier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Chathura Wijewardena
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Chathura Wijewardena
    Rheumatology

    Department Of Medicine Medical Service Group

    1000 E Genesee St Ste 403, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    315-464-2929
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Chathura Wijewardena is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Wijewardena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Jihad Bengabr
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Jihad Bengabr
    Rheumatology

    Department Of Medicine Medical Service Group

    1000 E Genesee St Ste 403, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    315-464-2929
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jihad Bengabr is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Bengabr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Adult Still's Disease.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Sara Khalil
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Sara Khalil
    Rheumatology

    Department Of Medicine Medical Service Group

    1000 E Genesee St Ste 403, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    315-464-2929
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Sara Khalil is a Rheumatologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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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