The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in British Columbia, CA

Find the Top Ankylosing Spondylitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near British Columbia, CA. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Diane V. Lacaille
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Diane V. Lacaille
    Referral may be required
    895 West 10th Avenue, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Diane Lacaille practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Lacaille is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Juan A. Zubieta-Avina
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Juan A. Zubieta-Avina
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Juan Zubieta-Avina practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Zubieta-Avina is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    John T. Kelsall
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    John T. Kelsall
    Referral may be required
    2405 Wesbrook Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    John Kelsall practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Kelsall is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Eleni Galanis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Eleni Galanis
    Referral may be required
    1984 West Mall, V6T 1Z2, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Eleni Galanis practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Galanis is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Listeriosis, Cryptococcosis, Giardia Infection, and Salmonella Enterocolitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Xiaojie Wang
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Xiaojie Wang
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Xiaojie Wang practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Wang is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Shelagh M. Szabo
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Shelagh M. Szabo
    Referral may be required
    203 343 Railway St, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Shelagh Szabo practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Szabo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Aifeng F. Lin
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Aifeng F. Lin
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Aifeng Lin practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Lin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Eric C. Sayre
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Eric C. Sayre
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Eric Sayre practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Sayre is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Stephanie S. Harvard
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Stephanie S. Harvard
    Referral may be required
    2405, Wesbrook Mall, V6T 1Z3, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Stephanie Harvard practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Harvard is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Asthma, Necrosis, and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    John M. Esdaile
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    John M. Esdaile
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    John Esdaile practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Esdaile is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Anat G. Fisher
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Anat G. Fisher
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Anat Fisher practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Fisher is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Acute Cystitis, Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Peter P. Cheung
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Peter P. Cheung
    Referral may be required
    608-1081 Burrard St, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Peter Cheung practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Cheung is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Synovitis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Alyssa M. Howren
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Alyssa M. Howren
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Alyssa Howren practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Howren is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Clubfoot, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Jonathan J. Chan
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Jonathan J. Chan
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Jonathan Chan practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Chan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Mary A. De Vera
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Mary A. De Vera
    Referral may be required
    St. Paul's Hospital, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Mary De Vera practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. De Vera is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Jan P. Dutz
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Jan P. Dutz
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Jan Dutz practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Dutz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. They are also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Contact Dermatitis, Necrosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Mary D. De Vera-Vera
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Mary D. De Vera-Vera
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Mary De Vera-Vera practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. De Vera-Vera is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Colin R. Dormuth
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Colin R. Dormuth
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Colin Dormuth practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Dormuth is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Jason D. Kim
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Jason D. Kim
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Jason Kim practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Kim is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Nick J. Bansback
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Nick J. Bansback
    Referral may be required
    St. Paul's Hospital, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Nick Bansback practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Bansback is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), HIV/AIDS, Knee Replacement, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Ankylosing Spondylitis?

    Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a progressive inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis that affects the small joints in the spine and pelvis (sacroiliac joints), eventually causing them to fuse, making the spine become stiff, inflexible, and hunched over. As the disease progresses, it can also affect the ribs, eyes (acute iritis), and cause fractured spinal vertebrae. There are two subtypes of ankylosing spondylitis: 1) non-radiographic ankylosing spondylitis (nr-axSpA), which means that the joint damage cannot be seen on X-ray, and 2) ankylosing spondylitis (AS), when the joint damage can be seen on X-ray. Ankylosing spondylitis affects more men than women, and usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood.

    When should I see an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in British Columbia, CA?

    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 Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in British Columbia, CA?

    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 do I find the best Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in British Columbia, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors in British Columbia, CA?

    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 Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors in British Columbia, CA?

    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 Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in British Columbia, CA?

    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 Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in British Columbia, CA?

    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 Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors in British Columbia, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ankylosing Spondylitis 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ankylosing Spondylitis 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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