The 20 Best Sjogren Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Encino, CA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 123 doctor with experience in Sjogren Syndrome near Encino, CA. Of these, 99 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    18345 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 420, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Katz is a Rheumatologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Xavier J. Caro
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Xavier J. Caro, MD Private Practice

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 418, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Xavier Caro is a Rheumatologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Caro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Caro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    16133 Ventura Boulevard, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raz Khavari is a Rheumatologist in Encino, California. Dr. Khavari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gout, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Khavari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome

    Adam J. Kreitenberg, MD Private Practice

    18376 Clark St, Ste 109, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Kreitenberg is a Rheumatologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Kreitenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Kreitenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    23067 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nazanin Firooz is a Rheumatologist in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Firooz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Fibromyalgia, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Firooz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    12922 Victory Boulevard, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (5.3 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 Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Scleroma. Dr. Elist is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sjogren Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Sjogren Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    200 Stein Plaza Ucla, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saba Al is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Al is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Sjogren Syndrome, Cloudy Cornea, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Kent W. Small
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Kent W. Small, MD Private Practice

    8635 W 3rd St, Ste 395W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Small is a board-certified ophthalmologist with years of specialized training and over two decades of experience in retinal disorders, making him a leading expert in his field. Using the very latest methods, Dr. Small can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of retinal disorders, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease and more. Throughout his career, Dr. Small has been involved in research and clinical trials backed by over $10 million in funding that will improve patient care for years to come. Dr. Small is also the published author of over 300 articles relating to all aspects of retinal disease. For over a decade, Dr. Small was both Professor and Director of the Macular Disease Center and Retinal Research lab at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. He has taught nearly 100 ophthalmologists and optometrists. In addition, Dr. Small is a frequent guest lecturer and recognized expert both nationally and internationally.Finally, Dr. Small will treat you with the utmost concern and compassion you deserve every step of the way. Your appointments with him are unhurried and informative, and he will explain everything to you in simple, easy-to-understand language. It's why Dr. Kent Small is trusted by nearly 300 Glendale and Los Angeles area ophthalmologists, optometrists and other medical specialists for their patients who need retinal care.Innovative, experienced and highly personalized retinal care. Dr. Small is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Daniel J. Wallace M D A Medical Corp.

    8750 Wilshire Blvd Ste 210, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Wallace is a Rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Wallace is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Specialty Care Encino

    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Martin is a Rheumatologist in Encino, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Specialty Care Encino

    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Zhu is a Rheumatologist in Encino, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Specialty Care Encino

    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maureen Mcmahon is a Rheumatologist in Encino, California. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome

    E. Esfandiarifard M.D. Inc.

    16661 Ventura Blvd Ste 515, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Esfandiar Esfandiarifard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Esfandiarifard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Boris D Ratiner MD Inc.

    18386 Ventura Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Boris Ratiner is a Rheumatologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ratiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Boris D Ratiner MD Inc.

    18386 Ventura Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Oh is a Rheumatologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Behcet Disease, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Joshua Levy M.D. A Professional Corp

    4910 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 303, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Levy is an Internal Medicine provider in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Cedars-Sinai Primary Care & Endocrinology-Tarzana

    5411 Etiwanda Ave Ste 200, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aloyisus Tsang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Tsang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Costochondritis, Tietz Syndrome, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome

    Thomas J. Lomis MD Inc. A Professional Corp.

    15243 Vanowen St Ste 306, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Weidmann is a Rheumatologist in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Weidmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Parviz Amini, MD

    8435 Reseda Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    59+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parviz Amini is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Amini has been practicing medicine for over 59 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Tietz Syndrome, and Costochondritis.

    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Sjogren Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    12660 Riverside Drive, Suite 200, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wonil Lee is a Rheumatologist in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Sjogren Syndrome?

    Sjögren syndrome is a disorder whose main features are dry eyes and a dry mouth. The condition typically develops gradually beginning in middle adulthood but can occur at any age.

    When should I see a Sjogren Syndrome doctor near Encino, 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 Sjogren Syndrome doctor near Encino, 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 Sjogren Syndrome doctors near Encino, 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 Sjogren Syndrome doctors near Encino, 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 Sjogren Syndrome doctor near Encino, 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 Sjogren Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sjogren Syndrome 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 Sjogren Syndrome doctor near Encino, 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 Sjogren Syndrome 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 Sjogren Syndrome 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 Sjogren Syndrome doctors near Encino, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sjogren Syndrome 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 Sjogren Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sjogren Syndrome 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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