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Clinical Rheumatology · California

Neal Birnbaum, M.D.

Rheumatology

San Rafael, CA

Jennifer Grossman, MD

Associate Professor, Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA

Monica Guma, M.D., PH.D.

Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Autoimmunity and Inflammation

Rheumatology

La Jolla, CA

John Fitzgerald, MD

Clinical Chief of Rheumatology

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA

Khurram Abbass, MD

Rheumatologist

Rheumatology

San Jose, CA

Robert Su, M.D.

Rheumatology

Fremont, CA

Benjamin Kretzmann, M.D.

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA

Francesco Boin, M.D.

Director, Rheumatology

Rheumatology

West Hollywood, CA

Mehrnaz Hojjati, M. D.

Associate Professor of Medicine

Rheumatology

Orange, CA

David Lehman, M.D.

Rheumatology

Sacramento, CA

Mark Genovese, M.D.

James W. Raitt Professor of Medicine and Director, Rheumatology Clinic, Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University Medical Center

Rheumatology

Stanford, CA

Elayne Garber, MD

Clinical Chief Rheumatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2016-2020)

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA

Andrew Rozelle, MD

Rheumatology

Stanford, CA

Veena Ranganath, MD

Associate Clinical Professor, Medicine, UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA

Rania Shammas, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor of Rheumatology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA

Ami Ben-Artzi, M.D.

Rheumatology

Del Mar, CA

Atul Agrawal, MD

Rheumatology

Antioch, CA

Sangeetha Balasubramanian, MD

Rheumatology

Campbell, CA

Monica Yang, MD

Assistant Professor, Rheumatology

Rheumatology

San Francisco, CA

Lisa Kremer, M.D.

Rheumatology

Santa Rosa, 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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