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    MediFind found 141 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 124 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    141 providers found
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Wk Bossier Hyperbaric And Wound Care Center

      2300 Hospital Dr, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Kitchings is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Kitchings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Cellulitis, and Lymphangiectasis. Dr. Kitchings is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      1301 Camellia Blvd, Suite 300, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Fontenot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Dehydration, Insomnia, and Empyema. Dr. Fontenot is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      The Arthritis And Diabetes Clinic Inc

      3402 Magnolia Cv, 
      Monroe, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jyothi Mallepalli is a Rheumatologist in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Mallepalli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Mallepalli is currently accepting new patients.

      Are you looking for a specific type of Arthritis?

      Common conditions include: Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Fungal Arthritis, Gonococcal Arthritis

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        Distinguished in Arthritis
        Orthopedics
        Distinguished in Arthritis
        Orthopedics

        Lake Charles Medical Services Orthopedics Associates LLC

        4345 Nelson Rd, Orthopaedic Specialists, 
        Lake Charles, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients

        Kipp Cryar is an Orthopedics provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Cryar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Cryar is currently accepting new patients.

        Distinguished in Arthritis
        Distinguished in Arthritis
        2516 Broadmoor Blvd, 
        Monroe, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients

        James Extine is an Orthopedics provider in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Extine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Extine is currently accepting new patients.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics
        Advanced in Arthritis
        Orthopedics

        Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

        200 W Esplanade Ave, 
        Kenner, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients

        Vinod Dasa is an Orthopedics provider in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Dasa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dasa is currently accepting new patients.

        Clint Lincoln
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine

        Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center Grand Lake

        10071 Gulf Highway, 
        Lakes Charles, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Dr. Clint Lincoln earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. He completed a residency in rural family medicine at North Caddo Medical Center in Vivian, Louisiana. Dr. Lincoln is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Idiopathic Edema, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

        1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
        New Orleans, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients
        Offers Telehealth

        Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

        1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
        New Orleans, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients
        Offers Telehealth

        William Davis is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology

        Ochsner Health Center - Covington

        1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
        Covington, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Offers Telehealth

        Malik Spady is a Rheumatologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Spady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology

        Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

        1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
        New Orleans, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients
        Offers Telehealth

        Dennis Ang is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology

        Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

        16777 Medical Center Dr, 
        Baton Rouge, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients
        Offers Telehealth

        Manuel Vargas is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Rheumatology

        Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

        1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
        New Orleans, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients
        Offers Telehealth

        Dr. Zaken graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his internship, residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa. A fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Zakem is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been on staff at Ochsner since the end of 2000. Dr. Zakem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Relapsing Polychondritis.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Sports Medicine
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Sports Medicine

        Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute

        1221 S Clearview Pkwy, 
        New Orleans, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients

        Dr. Brian Godshaw recently joined our group at Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute. He serves as Director of Orthopedic Research. He provides team coverage to several area high schools in the New Orleans and River Region areas. Dr. Godshaw graduated with Magna Cum Laude from Clemson University in South Carolina. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then completed his Orthopedic Surgery internship and residency at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation during which time he received the Researcher of the Year Award in 2019. Dr. Godshaw continued his training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he completed his Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship. While there, Dr. Godshaw trained under the direction of Dr. Freddie Fu, renowned sports medicine surgeon. During his fellowship year, Dr. Godshaw was team physician and provided medical coverage to the Pittsburgh Penguins, professional hockey team, University of Pittsburgh Division I football team and other Division I athletes in other sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, baseball, softball, and swimming. He also provided medical care to athletes at Robert Morris University and Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Godshaw has a specific interest in the advancement of sports medicine through research and has published multiple peer-reviewed scientific articles. His research has been presented at several national and international orthopedic conferences. He is board-eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. His practice focuses on arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. Professional society memberships include the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Originally from Vienna, Virginia. He enjoys spending time with this wife and son. Dr. Godshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Internal Medicine
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Internal Medicine

        Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

        457 Heymann Blvd, 
        Lafayette, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English

        Kenneth Mccarron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mccarron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Endoscopy.

        Experienced in Arthritis
        Sports Medicine
        Experienced in Arthritis
        Sports Medicine

        Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute

        1221 S Clearview Pkwy, 
        New Orleans, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients

        Misty Suri is a Sports Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Suri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Endoscopy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Suri is currently accepting new patients.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
        Advanced in Arthritis
        Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

        Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC

        108 Rue Louis Xiv, 
        Lafayette, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients

        Christopher Hebert is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, and Bursitis. Dr. Hebert is currently accepting new patients.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Radiology | Interventional Radiology
        Advanced in Arthritis
        Radiology | Interventional Radiology

        Radiology Consultants

        503 Mcmillan Rd, 
        West Monroe, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients

        Jacob Enterkin is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Enterkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Flaring, Biliary Dyskinesia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Enterkin is currently accepting new patients.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine | General Practice
        Advanced in Arthritis
        Family Medicine | General Practice
        3510 Magnolia Cv, 
        Monroe, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients

        Michael Watson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

        Advanced in Arthritis
        Internal Medicine
        Advanced in Arthritis
        Internal Medicine

        South Louisiana Primary Care, LLC

        12902 Plank Rd, 
        Baker, LA 
        Languages Spoken:
        English
        Accepting New Patients

        Ernest Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

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        Last Updated: 01/09/2026

        What is the definition of Arthritis?

        Arthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis.

        When should I see an Arthritis doctor in Louisiana, US?

        There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

        • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
        • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
        • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
        • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
        • You want a second opinion.  

        What should I consider when choosing an Arthritis doctor in Louisiana, US?

        It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

        How does MediFind rank Arthritis doctors in Louisiana, US?

        MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

        What types of insurance are accepted by Arthritis doctors in Louisiana, US?

        Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

        How can I book an appointment online with an Arthritis doctor in Louisiana, US?

        MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. 

        Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arthritis doctor?

        Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

        How can I prepare for my appointment with an Arthritis doctor in Louisiana, US?

        Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

        • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
        • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
        • Family history of disease 
        • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
        • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
        • List of questions and concerns 
        • Your insurance card 

        You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

        What questions should I ask my Arthritis doctor?

        Here are some sample questions: 

        • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
        • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
        • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
        • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
        • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

        How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Arthritis doctor may know about?

        MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

        MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

        Can I filter my search to show male or female Arthritis doctors in Louisiana, US?

        Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

        Can I filter my search to find an Arthritis doctor that offers video calls?

        Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

        Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

        By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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