Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, PC

10/12/2026

Attentive, experienced, skillful, and compassionate, PAs (physician associates/physician assistants) devote their lives to providing quality medical care. As licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting, PAs are dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice. Quality medical care goes beyond prescriptions and procedures. It's a commitment to putting patients first and going the extra mile to get results. PAs believe communities flourish when everyone is healthy—when a patient's care is personalized and effective, their concerns are heard, their questions are answered, and they are empowered to take charge of their long-term health and well-being.

10/07/2026

Physician assistants (PAs) are licensed healthcare professionals who practice medicine in every specialty and setting. PAs can take medical histories, conduct physical exams, order and interpret tests, diagnose acute and chronic medical conditions, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications including controlled substances, counsel patients on disease management and treatment, perform procedures such as joint aspirations and injections, and participate in clinical research.

Join us in thanking our PAs for all they do for our patients!

10/06/2026

Celebrated every year from October 6-12, recognizes the PA profession and its contributions to healthcare. The starting date, October 6, honors the anniversary of the first graduating class of PAs from the Duke University PA program in 1967.

ARA started incorporating PAs into practice in 2021 and we currently have 11 PAs across our Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. offices. Learn more about ARA PAs here: https://arapc.com/our-providers

Stay tuned to learn more about the PA profession throughout the week!

09/29/2026

Congratulations to call center specialist Dominique Cummings, ARA's Employee of the Month for August! Dominique was nominated by fellow call center specialist Brandon Bransford, citing her integrity, ethics and responsibility. Thank you for all you do for our patients, Dominique!

09/09/2026

We were thrilled to receive a Secretary's Citation from the Maryland Department of Commerce in recognition of our 50th anniversary! It's been an honor to take care of patients for the last 50 years and we look forward to continuing to serve the community.

(Photo: Managing Director Ashley D. Beall, MD with the Secretary's Citation)

09/03/2026

ARA's offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

08/27/2026

Chronic low back pain can be debilitating, but non-surgical interventions can help. In this article in The Rheumatologist, our own Matt Reed discusses the benefits of physical therapy for chronic low back pain and explains why dry needling is one of the best tools he has added to his practice.

Because back pain is a chronic condition for many patients, rheumatologists should increase their understanding of the common problems of the lumbar spine.

08/12/2026

It's our 50th anniversary! To celebrate, we held ice cream and Italian ice socials at all of our locations. We enjoyed the sweet treats and it was great to network with referring practices in our office buildings!

08/05/2026

A great honor for our most senior partner. Congratulations, Dr. Siegel and thank you for all you do for our patients!

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Evan Siegel from Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, PC will be honored with 2026 Dr. Herbert S. B. Baraf Award for Excellence in Arthritis Care at the Arthritis Foundation's Commitment to a Cure Metro DC Gala this October.

As the most senior partner at Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, Dr. Siegel has cared for thousands of patients living with arthritis, autoimmune disease, and complex rheumatic conditions. A nationally recognized leader in rheumatology, he brings deep expertise in psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis, and gout, along with a career-long commitment to improving lives through exceptional care.

Dr. Siegel’s commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical leadership, and continued progress in the field reflects the spirit of this award and the mission we share: creating better outcomes and greater hope for people living with arthritis.

Join us on October 24 at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda as we celebrate Dr. Siegel and our shared Commitment to a Cure. Learn more and secure your seat at: www.arthritis.org/CommitCureDC

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Grace Ahn, Ashley Beall, Adey Berhanu, Rachel Kaiser, Evan Siegel, Angus Worthing and Louisa Ziglar on being named Top Doctors in Bethesda Magazine & Bethesda Beat! We're proud of you and appreciate all you do for our patients!