The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in franklin, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near franklin, MA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
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    Franklin Primary Care

    1280 W Central St, 
    Franklin, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    508-541-2199
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Conley is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Massachusetts. Dr. Conley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Conley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
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    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    20 Patriot Pl, 
    Foxboro, MA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    508-718-4010
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Dellaripa is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Dr. Dellaripa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome. Dr. Dellaripa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Lydia Gedmintas
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Lydia Gedmintas
    Rheumatology
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    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    20 Patriot Pl, 
    Foxboro, MA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lydia Gedmintas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Dr. Gedmintas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Scleroderma. Dr. Gedmintas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
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    Sturdy Health Inc.

    200 Copeland Dr, 
    Mansfield, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    508-339-4144
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Laura Amorese-O'connell is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Amorese-O'connell is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Amorese-O'connell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Kerri L. Batra
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Kerri L. Batra
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Milford Regional Diabetes Education

    12 Uxbridge Rd, 
    Mendon, MA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    508-634-6825
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kerri Batra is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mendon, Massachusetts. Dr. Batra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Referral may be required

    Sturdy Health Inc.

    200 Copeland Dr, 
    Mansfield, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    508-339-4144
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sreekala Vasudevan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Vasudevan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sarcoidosis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Vasudevan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
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    Milford Regional Physician Group-Rheumatology Associates

    100 Medway Rd Ste 101, 
    Milford, MA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    508-634-6825
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bonnie Bidinger is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Milford, Massachusetts. Dr. Bidinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
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    Sturdy Memorial Hospital

    211 Park St, 
    Attleboro, MA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    508-236-8110
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Fischer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Fischer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Anita N. Nartey
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Anita N. Nartey
    Internal Medicine
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    Office

    600 Worcester Rd Ste LL2, 
    Framingham, MA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    508-848-7031
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anita Nartey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Framingham, Massachusetts. Dr. Nartey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Vertigo. Dr. Nartey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Stephen A. Hoffmann
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. Stephen A. Hoffmann
    Internal Medicine
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    Metrowest Medical Care Inc

    61 Lincoln St Ste 107, 
    Framingham, MA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    508-620-6920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Hoffmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Framingham, Massachusetts. Dr. Hoffmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Hoffmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
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    East Side Surgical Group Inc

    407 East Ave Ste 200, 
    Pawtucket, RI 
     (14.5 miles away)
    401-606-1620
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Patricia Soscia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Dr. Soscia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Adult Still's Disease. Dr. Soscia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. John M. Conte
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Dr. John M. Conte
    Rheumatology
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    Harold Horwitz MD And Joseph Lombardozzi

    407 East Ave Ste 250, 
    Pawtucket, RI 
     (14.5 miles away)
    401-351-2280
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Conte is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Dr. Conte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Conte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Harold Horwitz MD And Joseph Lombardozzi

    407 East Ave Ste 250, 
    Pawtucket, RI 
     (14.5 miles away)
    401-351-2280
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Schaub is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Dr. Schaub 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 Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Schaub 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 franklin, MA?

    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 franklin, MA?

    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 franklin, MA?

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    How does MediFind rank Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors near franklin, MA?

    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 franklin, MA?

    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 franklin, MA?

    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 franklin, MA?

    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 franklin, MA?

    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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