The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors near Palo Alto, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Vibeke Strand
    Elite in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    306 Ramona Rd, 
    Portola Valley, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vibeke Strand is a Rheumatologist in Portola Valley, California. Dr. Strand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Christine M. Thorburn
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Thorburn is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Thorburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Thorburn is currently accepting new patients.

    David J. Fischer
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Fischer is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Bursitis. Dr. Fischer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Poonam A. Manwani
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Poonam Manwani is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Manwani 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 Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Manwani is currently accepting new patients.

    Michelle J. Fiore
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Fiore is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fiore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Fiore is currently accepting new patients.

    Ying Wu
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ying Wu is a Rheumatologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gout, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Crystal Smith
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Crystal Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia.

    Irena L. Ilic
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanford Shoor is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polyarteritis Nodosa.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neha Shah is a Rheumatologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Polychondritis, Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alvina Chu is a Rheumatologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).

    Mark C. Genovese
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Genovese is a Rheumatologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Genovese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Radiology-Menlo Medical Clinic In Menlo Park-1300 Crane

    1300 Crane St, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Kelly is an Internal Medicine provider in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    University Healthcare Alliance

    1300 Crane St, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Rozelle is a Rheumatologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Rozelle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    University Healthcare Alliance

    1300 Crane St, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cathy Riker is a Rheumatologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Riker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriatic Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Stanford Health Care

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yashaar Chaichian is a Rheumatologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Chaichian has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jison Hong is a Rheumatologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Hong has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Gout.

    Richard Seto
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Seto is a Rheumatologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Seto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Vasculitis. Dr. Seto is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Eisenberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Eisenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatic Hemangioma, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamiko Katsumoto is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Katsumoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC).

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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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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