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Clinical Rheumatology · California

Hernan Castro-Rueda, M.D.

Rheumatology

Fullerton, CA

Manisha Mittal, MD

Rheumatology Director, Graduate Medical Education

Rheumatology

Fresno, CA

Yashaar Chaichian, MD

Director, Stanford Lupus Clinic

Rheumatology

Stanford, CA

Julie Zikherman, M.D.

Professor in Residence, Department of Medicine; Associate Chief for Basic Research, Division of Rheumatology

Rheumatology

San Francisco, CA

Glenn Ehresmann, M.D.

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA

Keyvan Yousefi, M..D.

Rheumatology

Beverly Hills, CA

David Hallegua, M.D.

Rheumatology

Beverly Hills, CA

Jenny Oh, M.D.

Rheumatology

Tarzana, CA

Bryan Gescuk, M.D.

Chief of Rheumatology and Chief of Staff, San Mateo Medical Center

Rheumatology

San Mateo, CA

Manisha Kumar, D.O.

Rheumatology

La Mesa, CA

Arash Horizon, M.D.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Center for Rheumatology Medical Group

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA

Bett Eng, M.D.

Rheumatology

Torrance, CA

Samy Metyas, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Rheumatology at USC

Rheumatology

Covina, CA

Paul Brion, M.D.

Rheumatology

Vista, CA

Mihaela Taylor, MD

Associate Professor, Medicine, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA

Christina Charles-Schoeman, MD

Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Rheumatology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA

Joo-Hyung Lee, MD

Rheumatology

Orange, CA

Srikanth Naramala, M.D

Rheumatology

Visalia, CA

Stuart Segal, M.D.

Rheumatology

Santa Barbara, CA

Sahdev Saharan, M.D.

Rheumatology

Tracy, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist do?

A Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist is a Rheumatology physician with focused training in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissue. After completing Rheumatology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general rheumatologist typically handles day to day.

What conditions does a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist treat?

A Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist commonly treats rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and vasculitis. Many also see closely related conditions within Rheumatology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general rheumatologist.

When should I see a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist?

Consider seeing a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist when you have joint pain, swelling, or systemic symptoms that may be autoimmune in origin, when a primary care clinician or general rheumatologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.

How is a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist different from a general rheumatologist?

Both are board-eligible rheumatologists, but a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissue. General rheumatologists treat a broad range of Rheumatology concerns; Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and vasculitis.

How does Convene match me with a top Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist?

Convene Health evaluates rheumatologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.

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