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

Find the Top Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Tennessee, US. Of these, 50 are Advanced, 35 are Experienced and 28 are Distinguished.

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114 providers found
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    ETSU Physician & Associates- Rheumatology

    329 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Falasca 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, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

    Arthritis Associates Of Kingsport

    3 Sheridan Sq, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Morris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, and Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease.

    David P. Lurie
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Internal Medicine

    Rheumatology Associates

    106 Woodlawn Dr, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lurie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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    Ashley L. Blaske
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Pediatric Rheumatology

    408 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 31A, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Ashley Blaske, MD, became fascinated with medicine when her brother was diagnosed with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. She went on to become the first and only fellowship trained and board-certified pediatric and adult rheumatologist in Tennessee. ""In my former position, I cared for patients who had no option but to drive all the way to Nashville to see a pediatric rheumatologist,"" Dr. Blaske says. After visiting the Appalachian Highlands, she and her husband fell in love with the community and its natural beauty and decided to stay. ""I am proud to serve as the region's only pediatric rheumatologist."" As an ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Blaske also serves as a faculty member at ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine.". Dr. Blaske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Rheumatology

    ETSU Physician & Associates- Rheumatology

    329 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Asmar 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), Reactive Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

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

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    3325 Shores Road, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Owen is a Rheumatologist in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Owen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    3325 Shores Road, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asim Razzaq is a Rheumatologist in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Razzaq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

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

    Arthritis Clinic PLLC

    371 N Parkway Ste 400, 
    Jackson, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Aelion is a Rheumatologist in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Aelion is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Arthritis.

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

    Plateau Medical Group PC

    49 Cleveland St Ste 210, 
    Crossville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sivalingam Kanagasegar is a Rheumatologist in Crossville, Tennessee. Dr. Kanagasegar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

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

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eli Steigelfest is a Rheumatologist in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Steigelfest 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, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    Comprehensive Arthritis Care, PLLC

    353 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 201A, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Ali is a Rheumatologist in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Ali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Gore is a Rheumatologist in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Gore 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, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Tennessee Valley Hcs-Nashville And Murfreesboro

    1310 24th Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Ormseth is a Rheumatologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ormseth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

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

    Foot & Ankle Centers Of Middle Tennessee Inc.

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 301, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Poonam Somai is a Rheumatologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Somai 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 Fibromyalgia.

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

    222 Medical Office Building - Rheumatology

    222 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Byrd is a Rheumatologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Byrd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Vanderbilt University Transplant Center

    1161 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Myers is a Rheumatologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Myers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Dermatomyositis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

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

    Office

    6263 Poplar Ave Ste 503, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Titilola Akhigbe is a Rheumatologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Akhigbe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

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

    Center For Inflammatory Disease PC

    2001 Charlotte Ave Ste 102, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lagrone is a Rheumatologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lagrone 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 Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

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

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Douglas is an Internal Medicine provider in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Douglas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

    Physicians Rx Of Chattanooga

    6145 Shallowford Rd Ste 102, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Brackett is a Rheumatologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Brackett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

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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 in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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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