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

Find the Top Rheumatoid Lung Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 147 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Lung Disease near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 121 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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147 providers found
    Elite in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Family Medicine
    Elite in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Family Medicine

    Playa Vista Medical Offices

    5300 Mcconnell Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Solomon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    Ramesh C. Kesavalu, MD Private Practice

    1500 S Central Ave, Ste 200A, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.1 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. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Kesavalu is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology). Dr. Kesavalu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wagdy W. Kades, Md., Inc

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wagdy Kades is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Kades is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Kades is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine.

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

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Arkfeld is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arkfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shuntaro Shinada is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    University Of Southern California

    1510 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Toby Maher is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology

    Henry A Horton MD Inc

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

    Arash Horizon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Horizon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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

    Arthritis Associates Of Southern California

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Soha Dolatabadi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Dolatabadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). Dr. Dolatabadi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lubman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lubman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, and Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Armando Huaringa MD Inc.

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 3300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheila Lezcano is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lezcano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

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

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Ehresmann is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ehresmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Still's Disease, Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Palindromic Rheumatism.

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

    Office

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 510, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Romano is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Romano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Sapkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sapkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

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

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Jun is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Still's Disease, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Scleroderma.

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

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Ortiz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine

    California Hospital Medical Center

    1401 S Grand Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Gutierrez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaejoon Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gout, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    1520 San Pablo St, Suite 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josh Banerjee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Infective Endocarditis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    Keck Hospital Of USC

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

    Elizabeth Albert is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Albert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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

    Keck Hospital Of USC

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

    Leanna Wise is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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