The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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30 providers found
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    Erlanger Rheumatology

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Mills is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mills is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Arthritis.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    Erlanger Rheumatology

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayne Crowe is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Crowe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

    Experienced in Arthritis
    Podiatric Surgery | Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Podiatric Surgery | Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Integrity Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

    281 N Lyerly St, Suite 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesse Doty, MD graduated in 2003 from Carson-Newman University. He completed medical school at Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, graduating with honors in 2007 and was voted into the AOA Honor Medical Society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, in 2012. In 2013, he participated in a one-year foot and ankle fellowship with renown surgeon Dr. Michael Coughlin at Saint Alphonsus Foot and Ankle Clinic in Boise, Idaho. After fellowship, Dr. Doty spent time in Los Angeles at Southern California Orthopaedic Institute with Dr. Richard Ferkel to gain additional insight into sports related injuries. His surgical interests include arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, chronic deformities, and ankle replacement. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and chapters and has served as teaching faculty at several courses. He is currently serving as Principle Investigator for multiple ongoing pivotal orthopedic trials including ankle replacement and minimally invasive surgery. He has recently been hosted as an international guest lecturer in Canada, France, India, and Australia. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Doty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Claw Foot, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Doty 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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      Advanced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine

      Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group PC

      2415 McCallie Ave, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Spangler is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Spangler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Drs. Heinsohn, Donowitz, Rybolt, & Nguyen

      605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 404, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Heinsohn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Heinsohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Heinsohn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Drs. Heinsohn, Donowitz, Rybolt, & Nguyen

      605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 404, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arlene Donowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Donowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Donowitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

      Drs. Heinsohn, Donowitz, Rybolt, & Nguyen

      605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 404, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ann Rybolt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Rybolt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Rybolt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rybolt is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Bernard Parham, Sr, MD

      3475 Brainerd Rd Ste B, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bernard Parham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Parham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Erlanger Rheumatology

      979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Turner is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Erlanger Rheumatology

      979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Brit is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Brit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Office

      1700 Broad St Ste 140, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kellie Jolley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Jolley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Riverstone Rheumatology

      440 N Holtzclaw Ave, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melinda Garcia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Office

      725 Glenwood Dr Ste E588, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Natalie Braggs is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Braggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      CHI Memorial Center For Healthy Aging

      725 Glenwood Dr Ste E786, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alycia Cleinman is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Cleinman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Orthostatic Hypotension. Dr. Cleinman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine

      Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group PC

      2415 McCallie Ave, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Todd Grebner is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Grebner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      2415 Mccallie Ave, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Stone is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group PC

      2415 McCallie Ave, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Mastey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mastey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group PC

      2415 McCallie Ave, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Benjamin Geddes is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Geddes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Office

      403 McBrien Rd, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jon Risley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Risley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, H1N1 Influenza, Flu, and Peptic Ulcer.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Office

      4980 Alpha Ln, 
      Hixson, TN 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronald Jarl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Jarl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      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 near Chattanooga, TN?

      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 near Chattanooga, TN?

      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 near Chattanooga, TN?

      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 near Chattanooga, TN?

      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 near Chattanooga, TN?

      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 near Chattanooga, TN?

      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 near Chattanooga, TN?

      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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