The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in surprise, AZ

Find the Top Ankylosing Spondylitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near surprise, AZ. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Ravi M. Bhalla
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Ravi M. Bhalla
    Rheumatology
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    Valley Arthritis Care

    13613 W Camino Del Sol Ste 4, 
    Sun City West, AZ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    623-815-2690
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
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    Ravi Bhalla is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sun City West, Arizona. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palindromic Rheumatism, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Bhalla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Rikesh R. Desai
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Rikesh R. Desai
    Family Medicine
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    Westside Internal Medicine

    14800 W Mountain View Blvd Ste 180, 
    Surprise, AZ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    623-214-2200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Rikesh Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Surprise, Arizona. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
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    Arthritis Consultants

    12665 W Smokey Dr Ste 140, 
    Surprise, AZ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    623-219-4040
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
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    Vijayabhanu Mahadevan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Surprise, Arizona. Dr. Mahadevan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Mahadevan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahadevan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Rajbir Gulati
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Rajbir Gulati
    Rheumatology
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    Arthritis Consultants PC

    12665 W Smokey Dr Ste 140, 
    Surprise, AZ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    623-219-4040
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
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    Rajbir Gulati is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Surprise, Arizona. Dr. Gulati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Gulati is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Mona S. Amin
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Mona S. Amin
    Rheumatology
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    Arizona Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates

    5681 W Beverly Ln Ste 100, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (11.0 miles away)
    480-443-8400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Mona Amin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Amin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Amin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Eric A. Peters
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Eric A. Peters
    Rheumatology
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    Arizona Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates

    5681 W Beverly Ln Ste 100, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (11.0 miles away)
    480-443-8400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Eric Peters is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Peters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Palindromic Rheumatism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Manoj Makhija
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Manoj Makhija
    Internal Medicine

    Sunrise Medical Associates

    9401 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 140, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (8.0 miles away)
    623-777-0081
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
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    Manoj Makhija is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Makhija is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Asthma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Makhija is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Makhija is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Pamela R. Valka
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Pamela R. Valka
    Family Medicine
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    Abrazo Medical Group-Goodyear

    3125 N Dysart Rd, 
    Avondale, AZ 
     (10.4 miles away)
    623-882-9161
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pamela Valka is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Avondale, Arizona. Dr. Valka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 133 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Valka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Paramvir S. Sidhu
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Paramvir S. Sidhu
    Internal Medicine
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    HonorHealth Medical Group LLC

    6220 W Bell Rd Ste 100, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (10.7 miles away)
    480-587-6775
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
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    Paramvir Sidhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Sidhu is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Sidhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Tanya S. Ellis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Tanya S. Ellis
    Family Medicine
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    North Valley Family Medicine

    6320 W Union Hills Dr Ste 2800B, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (10.7 miles away)
    623-322-4991
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tanya Ellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Insomnia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Ellis is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
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    Arizona Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates

    5681 W Beverly Ln Ste 100, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (11.0 miles away)
    480-443-8400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Romy Cabacungan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Cabacungan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Cabacungan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Saima M. Chohan
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Saima M. Chohan
    Rheumatology
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    Arizona Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates

    5681 W Beverly Ln Ste 100, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Saima Chohan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Chohan is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Chohan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Michaela M. Skelly
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Michaela M. Skelly
    Family Medicine
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    Sonoran Medical Centers

    19875 N 51st Ave, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (11.8 miles away)
    623-581-8998
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michaela Skelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Skelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Skelly is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Skelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Referral required

    Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C

    13028 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd, Suite B, 
    Avondale, AZ 
     (11.0 miles away)
    480-443-8400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
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    Andrew Sharobeem is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Avondale, Arizona. Dr. Sharobeem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses IgG4-Related Disease, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Sharobeem is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near surprise, AZ?

    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 near surprise, AZ?

    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 near surprise, AZ?

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    How does MediFind rank Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors near surprise, AZ?

    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 near surprise, AZ?

    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 near surprise, AZ?

    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 near surprise, AZ?

    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 near surprise, AZ?

    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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