The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

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The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors near Downey, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near Downey, CA. Of these, 62 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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76 providers found
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Maehara is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Maehara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Complete Care Community Health Center, Inc.

    5831 Firestone Blvd, 
    South Gate, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    57+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramachandran Srinivasan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Family Medicine provider in South Gate, California. Dr. Srinivasan has been practicing medicine for over 57 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Medical Cente

    5451 La Palma Ave, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Ho is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in La Palma, California. Dr. Ho has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Lim is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinod Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Buchfuhrer is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Buchfuhrer has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Virginia Chan is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

    7601 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sky Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

    7601 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miguel Jimenez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine

    Access Medical Care, A Professional Medical Group

    6632 Rosemead Blvd, 
    Pico Rivera, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Yu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pico Rivera, California. Dr. Yu has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine

    PIH Health Physicians

    12400 Bloomfield Ave, 
    Santa Fe Springs, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Usama Mitry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe Springs, California. Dr. Mitry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

    Ramesh C. Kesavalu
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Ramesh C. Kesavalu, MD Private Practice

    1500 S Central Ave, Ste 200A, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Provide professional, friendly, and compassionate care to all of my patients. Dr. Kesavalu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Amicus Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Inc

    12456 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gilbert Gelfand is a Rheumatologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Gelfand has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Arkfeld is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arkfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1520 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shuntaro Shinada is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shirley Pang is a Rheumatologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Pang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Pang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Amicus Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Inc

    12456 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tien Su is a Rheumatologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Su has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    PIH Health Physicians

    12462 Putnam St, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Cerk is a Rheumatologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Cerk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Growing up as a patient myself with a congenital joint condition, it was early in my life when I decided to pursue a medical career and serve those I can relate to. For the same reason I am able to experience both spectrums of the physician-patient relationship with empathy. Dr. Stickelmaier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Dipti Doshi MD Inc

    17100 Norwalk Blvd, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dipti Doshi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Cerritos, California. Dr. Doshi has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, MASS Phenotype, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Downey, 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 near Downey, 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 does MediFind rank Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors near Downey, 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 near Downey, 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 near Downey, 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 near Downey, 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 near Downey, 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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