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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Poway, CA. Of these, 40 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    48 providers found
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      15644 Pomerado Rd, Suite 100, 
      Poway, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marcelo Rivera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      15725 Pomerado Rd, Suite 117, 
      Poway, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Smitha Reddy is a Rheumatologist in Poway, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Thaila Ramanujam M D Inc

      15835 Pomerado Rd, Suite 103, 
      Poway, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Soha Dolatabadi is a Rheumatologist in Poway, California. Dr. Dolatabadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).

      Are you looking for a specific type of Arthritis?

      Common conditions include: Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Fungal Arthritis, Gonococcal Arthritis

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        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis
        15151 Almond Orchard Ln, 
        San Diego, CA 
         (3.0 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Harish Hosalkar is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Hosalkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine

        Scripps Health

        15004 Innovation Dr, 
        San Diego, CA 
         (3.0 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Esther Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis
        10670 Wexford St, 
        San Diego, CA 
         (4.0 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Thomas Adamson is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Adamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Relapsing Polychondritis, and Arthritis.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine
        Advanced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine
        10039 Vine St, 
        Lakeside, CA 
         (9.7 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Christine Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeside, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Lung Transplant.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

        10243 Genetic Ctr Dr, 
        San Diego, CA 
         (9.3 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Krishna Cidambi is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Cidambi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        Advanced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        5171 Meadows Del Mar, 
        San Diego, CA 
         (10.4 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Ajay Nirula is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nirula is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Arthritis.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        Advanced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        12865 Pointe Del Mar Way, Suite 130, 
        Del Mar, CA 
         (12.2 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Ami Ben-Artzi is a Rheumatologist in Del Mar, California. Dr. Ben-Artzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, Arthritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Tissue Biopsy.

        Takashi Hirase
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics
        9400 Campus Point Dr, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (12.4 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Takashi Hirase is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hirase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
        Advanced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
        343 E Main St, Suite 101, 
        El Cajon, CA 
         (12.5 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Fereshteh Jahanpanah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Jahanpanah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Arthritis, and Fainting.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Advanced in Arthritis

        Scripps Health

        10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (12.8 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Richard Keating is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Keating is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Advanced in Arthritis

        Scripps Health

        10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (12.8 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        William Bugbee is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bugbee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Arthritis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

        Susan E. Sweeney
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis
        9500 Gilman Dr #0656, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (12.9 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Susan Sweeney is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Arthritis.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Advanced in Arthritis
        9500 Gilman Dr, Department Of Medicine - 0663, 
        La Jolla, CA 
         (13.1 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Gregg Silverman is a Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Advanced in Arthritis

        Cabrillo Center For Rheumatic Disease Apc

        San Diego, CA 
         (14.4 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Arthur Mabaquiao is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mabaquiao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Internal Medicine
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Internal Medicine
        San Diego, CA 
         (10.5 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Robert Fox is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, Arthritis, and Pyridoxine Deficiency.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

        Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Inc

        4910 Directors Pl, Suite 350, 
        San Diego, CA 
         (11.3 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Tal David is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

        Genesee Medical Group Inc

        3880 Murphy Canyon Rd, Suite 120, 
        San Diego, CA 
         (11.3 miles away)
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Jeffrey Dysart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dysart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Shingles.

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        Last Updated: 01/09/2026

        What is the definition of Arthritis?

        Arthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis.

        When should I see an Arthritis doctor near Poway, 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 an Arthritis doctor near Poway, 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 Arthritis doctors near Poway, 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 Arthritis doctors near Poway, 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 an Arthritis doctor near Poway, 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 Arthritis doctor search results page. 

        Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arthritis 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 an Arthritis doctor near Poway, 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 Arthritis 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 Arthritis 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 Arthritis doctors near Poway, CA?

        Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Arthritis 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 an Arthritis doctor that offers video calls?

        Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arthritis 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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