Best Rheumatology Physician in San Diego, CA
Finding the right rheumatology physician in San Diego means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. San Diego has mild coastal climate and a strong sports-medicine and outdoor-injury demand, which shapes how local rheumatology physician structure their practice. The metro has a strong bench of rheumatology physician — 20+ verified rheumatology physician are listed below. Many practice at Scripps Health or Sharp HealthCare.
20 rheumatology physician in San Diego

Mahmood Pazirandeh, MD, FACP, FACR
4.5Mahmood Pazirandeh · Rheumatology Physician
3633 Camino Del Rio S(619) 287-9730

Victoria W. Cartwright, MD, MS
4.5Victoria W. Cartwright · Pediatric Rheumatology Physician
3030 Childrens Way(858) 966-8082
Katherine H.Y. Nguyen, MD
4.5Katherine H.Y. Nguyen · Rheumatology Physician
200 W Arbor Dr(619) 543-6248

Natasha Siddiqui Conley, DO
4.5Natasha Siddiqui Conley · Rheumatology Physician
3033 Bunker Hill Drive(773) 960-0302
Salvatore Albani, MD
4.5Salvatore Albani · Pediatric Rheumatology Physician
200 W Arbor Dr(858) 534-0394

Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD
4.5Kenneth Carekin Kalunian · Rheumatology Physician
200 W Arbor Dr(800) 926-8273
Thomas Charles Adamson, MD
4.5Thomas Charles Adamson · Rheumatology Physician
10670 Wexford St(858) 621-4010



Arthur Ray Mabaquiao, MD
4.5Arthur Ray Mabaquiao · Rheumatology Physician
5030 Camino De La Siesta Suite 106(619) 334-4869



Peter Chiraseveenuprapund, MD, MS
4.5Peter Chiraseveenuprapund · Pediatric Rheumatology Physician
7920 Frost St(858) 966-8082

Surabhi Agarwal Khanna, MD
4.5Surabhi Agarwal Khanna · Rheumatology Physician
4282 Genesee Ave Suite 202(858) 284-0070
Rheumatology Physician in San Diego by insurance
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About finding a rheumatology physician in San Diego
San Diego has rheumatology physician practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics, including Scripps Health, Sharp HealthCare, UC San Diego Health. When choosing a rheumatology physician in San Diego, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many San Diego rheumatology physician list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about rheumatology physician in San Diego
How much does a visit to a rheumatology physician cost in San Diego?+
In-network rheumatology physician in San Diego typically run $120–$300 for an initial visit before insurance. Out-of-network rates can be 3–5× higher. Use the insurance filter above to see San Diego rheumatology physician who list your specific plan, and confirm acceptance directly with the office before booking.
Are San Diego rheumatology physician accepting new patients?+
Most San Diego listings indicate new-patient status on the profile. Wait times vary by specialty and insurance; calling the office directly is the fastest way to confirm same-week availability.
Which insurance plans do San Diego rheumatology physician list?+
Major plans in CA include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings show plans the provider has indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before your appointment.
Do I need a referral to see a rheumatology physician in San Diego?+
Most PPO plans in CA allow direct booking. HMO and many Medicare Advantage plans require a primary-care referral first. Confirm with your insurer or the office before booking.