The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in Urbandale, IA

Find the Top Ankylosing Spondylitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 6 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near Urbandale, IA. Of these, 5 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Rettenmaier is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Rettenmaier 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), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Gilg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Gilg 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cory Pittman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Pittman 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Infantile Digital Fibromatosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Jacobi is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Jacobi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Swenson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Ronkar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Ronkar 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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.

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