Updated November 2026How we check doctors
Pins show each doctor's main office. Gold pins are in California, navy pins are nearby.
These doctors practice in towns close to California. They are not counted above.
Same order as the list above. A comparison, not a ranking.
| Doctor | Type | Education and training | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Kim, MD | Concierge · Rheumatology physician | Stony Brook University Medical Center | |
| Vishnuteja Devalla, MD | Concierge · Rheumatology physician | Internal Medicine, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio | |
| Stuart Silverman, MD | Concierge · Rheumatology physician | University Hospital, Boston | 5.0 (10) |
| James R. Malinak, MD | Concierge · Rheumatology physician | Internal medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, University of Minnesota | 5.0 (7) |
| Diana Girnita, MD | Concierge · Rheumatology |
FindMyDirectDoctor lists 5 rheumatology doctors for sjogren's syndrome in California. We last checked this list in November 2026.
3 of the 5 doctors list telehealth visits. Each profile says which visits are offered.
We confirmed board certification for 5 doctors on this list. Each profile shows the board and the specialty.
2 of the 5 doctors have patient reviews on FindMyDirectDoctor, 17 reviews in total. Each tile shows the doctor's rating and review count.
It depends on the practice. Many direct primary care and concierge practices charge a membership fee instead of billing insurance for office visits, and some also accept insurance. Each profile says how its practice works when the practice states it.