The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 6 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 3 are Experienced.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Michael L. Brit
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Michael L. Brit
    Rheumatology
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    Erlanger Rheumatology

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    423-778-4396
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Michael Brit is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Brit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis. Dr. Brit is currently accepting new patients.

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

    440 N Holtzclaw Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    423-874-8239
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Melinda Garcia-Rosell is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Garcia-Rosell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Garcia-Rosell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    423-778-4396
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elizabeth Turner is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Turner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Jayne L. Crowe
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Jayne L. Crowe
    Rheumatology
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    Erlanger Rheumatology

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    423-778-4396
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jayne Crowe is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Crowe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Crowe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    423-778-4396
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Jonathan Mills is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mills 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), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Arthritis. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    725 Glenwood Dr Ste E588, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    423-362-7990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Natalie Braggs is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Braggs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Braggs is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Erlanger Rheumatology

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    423-778-4396
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lizeth Romero is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Romero is rated as an Experienced 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 Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Romero is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Laura C. Godwin
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Laura C. Godwin
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    CHI Memorial Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates

    725 Glenwood Dr Ste E588, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    423-362-7990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Godwin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Godwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Gout, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Godwin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Physicians Rx Of Chattanooga

    6145 Shallowford Rd Ste 102, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (9.3 miles away)
    423-893-6890
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Richard Brackett is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Brackett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Brackett is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Suzan E. House
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Suzan E. House
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Physicians Rx Of Chattanooga

    6145 Shallowford Rd Ste 102, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (9.3 miles away)
    423-893-6890
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suzan House is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. House is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. House is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Alan L. Elliott
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Dr. Alan L. Elliott
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Arthritis Associates

    1035 Executive Dr, 
    Hixson, TN 
     (7.3 miles away)
    423-826-0800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alan Elliott is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Elliott is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthritis Associates

    1035 Executive Dr, 
    Hixson, TN 
     (7.3 miles away)
    423-826-0800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Jessica Huffstutter is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Huffstutter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MAGIC Syndrome, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and IgG4-Related Disease. Dr. Huffstutter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthritis Associates

    1035 Executive Dr, 
    Hixson, TN 
     (7.3 miles away)
    423-826-0800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Huffstutter is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Huffstutter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Takayasu Arteritis. Dr. Huffstutter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthritis Associates PLLC

    1035 Executive Dr, 
    Hixson, TN 
     (7.3 miles away)
    423-847-2268
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Simpson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Simpson 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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    You can find a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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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