Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Rheumatologists in Washington, DC, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 2, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every rheumatology physician with active credentialing in District of Columbia. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Virginia Steen, MD

    Allergy & ImmunologyMassachusetts, MA21+ years in practice
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  2. #2

    Kenneth Austin, MD

    Addiction MedicineNew York, NY21+ years in practice
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  3. #3

    Stephen Mitchell, MD

    Addiction MedicineMassachusetts, MA21+ years in practice
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  4. #4

    Gail Kerr, MD

    Addiction MedicineDistrict of Columbia, DC21+ years in practice
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  5. #5

    James Baraniuk, MD

    Addiction MedicineMassachusetts, MA21+ years in practice
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  6. #6

    Thomas Cupps, MD

    Addiction MedicineMassachusetts, MA21+ years in practice
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  7. #7

    David Borenstein, MD

    Addiction MedicineMaryland, MD21+ years in practice
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  8. #8

    Lawrence Dubuske, MD

    Addiction MedicineMassachusetts, MA21+ years in practice
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  9. #9

    Sean Whelton, MD

    RheumatologyMassachusetts, MA21+ years in practice
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  10. #10

    Werner Barth, MD

    Addiction MedicineMaryland, MD21+ years in practice
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