The 20 Best Rheumatoid Lung Disease Doctors Near Me in Burbank, CA

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The 20 Best Rheumatoid Lung Disease Doctors near Burbank, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Lung Disease near Burbank, CA. Of these, 106 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Ramesh C. Kesavalu
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    Ramesh C. Kesavalu, MD Private Practice

    1500 S Central Ave, Ste 200A, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Provide professional, friendly, and compassionate care to all of my patients. Dr. Kesavalu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    191 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 100, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muntarin Karim is a Rheumatologist in Burbank, California. Dr. Karim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Karim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UCLA Health Burbank Neurology

    2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Augustine Chung is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Burbank, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

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    Dan T. La
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Dan Tan La, MD

    801 S Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Provide professional, friendly, and compassionate care to all of my patients. Dr. La is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology

    Shahin Bagheri, MD Private Practice

    191 S Buena Vista St, Ste 420, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahin Bagheri is a Rheumatologist in Burbank, California. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Ara Airapetian
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Family Medicine

    Comprehensive Community Health Centers, Inc

    801 S Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Airapetian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    12922 Victory Boulevard, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Elist is an Internal Medicine provider in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Elist has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Scleroma. Dr. Elist is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    Center For Rheumatology Medical Corporation

    8640 W 3rd St, Suite 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Horizon is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Horizon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Optum - Burbank

    2211 W Magnolia Blvd, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hooman Dehghan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Burbank, California. Dr. Dehghan has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    191 S Buena Vista St Ste 200, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Silvio Del Castillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Del Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Peripheral Artery Disease, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    435 Arden Ave, Suite 460, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Noune Pashinian is a Rheumatologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Pashinian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Family Medicine

    Pacific Edison

    437 S Pacific Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonardo Garduno is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Garduno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    4950 W Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Au is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Au is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Reactive Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Au is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Toby Maher is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariko Ishimori is a Rheumatologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Ishimori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Arthritis.

    Isabel F. Pedraza
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Cardiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Isabel Pedraza is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Cardiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Pedraza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, COVID-19, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology

    Elayne K. Garber M.D. A Medical Corp.

    8631 W 3rd St Ste 700E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elayne Garber is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Garber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    Keck Medicine Of USC-Pasadena

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 400, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stratos Christianakis is a Rheumatologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Christianakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Scleroderma.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology

    Center For Rheumatology Medical Corporation

    8640 W 3rd St, Suite 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dmitry Karayev is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Karayev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Behcet Disease.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    Center For Rheumatology Medical Corporation

    8640 W 3rd St, Suite 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Kretzmann is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kretzmann has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatoid Lung Disease?

    Rheumatoid lung disease is a group of lung problems related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The condition can include:

    • Blockage of the small airways (bronchiolitis obliterans)
    • Fluid in the chest (pleural effusions)
    • High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension)
    • Lumps in the lungs (nodules)
    • Scarring (pulmonary fibrosis)

    When should I see a Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor near Burbank, CA?

    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 Lung Disease doctor near Burbank, CA?

    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 Lung Disease doctors near Burbank, CA?

    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 Lung Disease doctors near Burbank, CA?

    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 Lung Disease doctor near Burbank, CA?

    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 Lung Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rheumatoid Lung Disease 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 Lung Disease doctor near Burbank, CA?

    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 Lung Disease 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 Lung Disease 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 Lung Disease doctors near Burbank, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatoid Lung Disease 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 Lung Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatoid Lung Disease 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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