Rheumatologists · Kentucky · October 2026
Best Rheumatologists in Kentucky (October 2026)
Dr. Saleem Sajid ranks first with a score of 80.5: 4.9 stars from 146 Google reviews; 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. David Brey ranks second with a score of 66.6: 5.0 stars from 36 Google reviews; 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Jonathan Hendrie ranks third with a score of 57.2: 4.9 stars from 170 Google reviews; 7 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Saleem Sajid, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 146 Google reviews
Score 80.5 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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David Brey, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 36 Google reviews
Score 66.6 · 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jonathan Hendrie, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 170 Google reviews
Score 57.2 · 7 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Troy Takagishi, MD
4.3 out of 5 · 24 Google reviews
Score 55.5 · 21 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Tristan Blackburn, MD
4.6 out of 5 · 9 Google reviews
Score 54.2 · 19 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Rami Diab, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 62 Google reviews
Score 49.2 · 11 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Ami Joglekar, MD
4.1 out of 5 · 10 Google reviews
Score 47.8 · 15 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saleem Sajid, MD | Elizabethtown | 80.5 | 4.9 | 146 | 35 |
| 2 | David Brey, MD | Owensboro | 66.6 | 5.0 | 36 | 23 |
| 3 | Jonathan Hendrie, MD | Bowling Green | 57.2 | 4.9 | 170 | 7 |
| 4 | Troy Takagishi, MD | Louisville | 55.5 | 4.3 | 24 | 21 |
| 5 | Tristan Blackburn, MD | Louisville | 54.2 | 4.6 | 9 | 19 |
| 6 | Rami Diab, MD | Henderson | 49.2 | 4.5 | 62 | 11 |
| 7 | Ami Joglekar, MD | Louisville | 47.8 | 4.1 | 10 | 15 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked rheumatologist in Kentucky?
Saleem Sajid, MD in Elizabethtown, with a BestDocs score of 80.5 (4.9 stars from 146 Google reviews; 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many rheumatologists in Kentucky have online booking?
4 of the 7 ranked rheumatologists in Kentucky offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these rheumatologists ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.