The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in Maryland, US

Find the Top Ankylosing Spondylitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near Maryland, US. Of these, 91 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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114 providers found
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Klein And Associates MD PA

    346 Mill St, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Howell is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Howell is rated as a Distinguished 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), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Associates Of Baltimore LLC

    1220B East Joppa Road, Suite 324, Towson, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Hauptman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hauptman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    14955 Shady Grove Rd, Suite 250, 
    Rockville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. El-Bogdadi is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.S. degree in biological studies and received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed his internal medicine training and his rheumatology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he also served as an Instructor of Medicine.Dr. El-Bogdadi is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.S. degree in biological studies and received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed his internal medicine training and his rheumatology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he also served as an Instructor of Medicine.Dr. El-Bogdadi loves to practice medicine by allowing patients to take an active role in their care decision making. He also likes to think “outside the box” of traditional medicine and therapies. He has a special focus on the role of environmental and dietary factors in eliciting and perpetuating autoimmune diseases. He has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by the Washingtonian Magazine for several consecutive years, as well as in Arlington Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine. Dr. El is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. El is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    161 Thomas Johnson Drive Ste 250, 
    Frederick, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Louie earned his B.A. degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California at Berkeley. He graduated medical school from Drexel University (formerly known as MCP Hahnemann University) in Philadelphia and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He subsequently completed a fellowship in rheumatology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda. Additional training in clinical investigation at Duke University School of Medicine earned him a master's in health sciences degree.Dr. Louie served as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the division of rheumatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for 6 years. There, he relished his role as a preceptor for trainees in the classroom, ambulatory and inpatient settings. Dr. Louie has published numerous articles in peer reviewed medical journals and has presented at local and national scientific meetings. He has also served as principal investigator and co-investigator in various clinical trials of new arthritis therapies. After leaving Hopkins, Dr. Louie worked in a private practice before joining ARA.Dr. Louie treats all manner of rheumatological conditions, but has particular interest and expertise in inflammatory arthritis, including axial spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Louie is an active member of SPARTAN, a professional organization of North American experts in spondyloarthritis. Dr. Louie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Louie is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2730 University Blvd W Ste 310, 
    Wheaton, MD 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Saddic is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Wheaton, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Saddic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Saddic is board certified in Rheumatology.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 602, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adey Berhanu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Berhanu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Tenosynovitis, and Gout. Dr. Berhanu is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Klein And Associates MD PA

    346 Mill St, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Klein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Klein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Nasseri Clinic Of Arthritic & Rheumatic Diseases LLC

    700 Geipe Rd Ste 200, 
    Catonsville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Landis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Landis is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, MAGIC Syndrome, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Associates Of Baltimore LLC

    1220B East Joppa Road, Suite 324, Towson, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sam Serafi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Serafi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Raynaud Phenomenon, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Serafi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Serafi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Flaherty Tuegel And Goodman PA

    18111 Prince Philip Dr Ste 323, 
    Olney, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nitasha Kumar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Floor 1, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alan Baer graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1978 and completed his post-graduate medical training in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at the Johns Hopkins and Vanderbilt University Hospitals. He was a faculty member at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, from 1986 to 2007, and served there as Chief of the Section of Rheumatology and Fellowship Program Director. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in 2007 and is currently Professor of Medicine and Director of the Jerome L. Greene Sjogren's Syndrome Center. Since 2015, he has been an Investigator in the Sjogren's Syndrome Clinic at the National Institutes of Health. He was Chief of Rheumatology and Clinical Director of the Johns Hopkins University Rheumatology Practice at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland from 2007 to 2014. Dr. Baer is currently engaged in a number of research studies in the area of Sjogren's syndrome, both at Johns Hopkins and in the NIH Sjogren's Syndrome Clinic. He was the principal investigator of the NIH subcontract to Johns Hopkins to conduct the Sjogren's International Registry (SICCA) and enrolled 300 patients into the registry. The SICCA registry has been a rich source of clinical data and biospecimens for research that Dr. Baer is conducting with colleagues at both Hopkins and the University of California-San Francisco. He is conducting a longitudinal observational study of patients with Sjogren's syndrome. Dr. Baer 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 Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Baer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates, PC

    14995 Shady Grove Rd, Suite 250, 
    Rockville, MD 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Leibowitz is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in rheumatology. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Behavior Biology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, she volunteered at both the Emory Autism Center and the Department of Psychology with a focus on healthy eating. After graduating from Emory, Blake returned to Baltimore where she worked full-time as a research coordinator at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine with patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s.Blake completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, where she competed on her school’s Challenge Bowl team and volunteered at the DeSales Free Clinic. She received the Medical Director Award and was a member of Pi Alpha, the National Honor Society for Physician Assistants. After PA school, Blake spent five years working as a PA in Emergency Medicine in Baltimore. She also worked in the COVID-19 field hospital at the Baltimore Convention Center and is a current member of the American College of Rheumatology.Blake works with Dr. Guada Respicio Duque, seeing patients at the ARA Rockville location. Blake also services as a clinician at ARA’s Medical Cannabis Institute and is certified to authorize the medical use of cannabinoids/THC in Maryland. Dr. Leibowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Leibowitz is board certified in Physician Assistant - Rheumatology. Dr. Leibowitz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates

    5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 600, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Robbins is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) originally from Minnesota where she completed her B.A. in Speech Pathology at the University of Minnesota. Laura graduated from PA school at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. After graduation, she and her husband sought out a warmer climate and moved to Tucson, AZ. While in Tucson, Laura worked for an internal medicine/family medicine practice and enjoyed developing long-term patient-provider relationships. She also enjoyed volunteering for the Community Food Bank of Tucson. During the pandemic’s peak, Laura volunteered with a COVID-19 vaccine clinic and COVID-19 testing clinics.In October 2021, she and her husband moved to Alexandria, VA, and she took on a nontraditional role as a PA at George Washington Medical Faculty Associates. In this role, she was able to work on clinical trials evaluating the use and safety of different medications for the treatment of COVID-19. During this time, she also worked on a mobile unit through an HIV Prevention Trials Network study. She and a small team helped reduce harm and prevent and manage various primary care conditions in underserved areas in Washington, DC.Laura works with Dr. David Wolfe seeing patients at the Chevy Chase location. She also services as a clinician at ARA’s Medical Cannabis Institute. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Robbins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Clifton Bingham is a Professor of Medicine, Director of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, Director of the Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Rheumatology, Deputy Director for Research in the Division of Rheumatology, and Co-Director of the Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Center. He received his M.D. from Columbia University, where he also completed his Internal Medicine residency. He trained as a Fellow in both Rheumatology and in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Before coming to Hopkins in 2005, he was on faculty at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, where he founded a pioneering clinical and translational research center in rheumatology. He now directs the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, a group of 8 rheumatologists, 2 nurses, and a large clinical and research staff that sees more than 4500 patient visits each year, an integrates research with clinical care. His clinical interests are in the care of people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and other forms of inflammatory arthritis. Dr. Bingham’s research experience has been diverse, and across the research continuum from bench to bedside. His early work focused on understanding the cytokine regulation of inflammatory mediator generation operative in rheumatologic and allergic diseases. He conducted prior translational research to better understand the role of initiating and amplifying pathways in RA, and has ongoing collaborations with several basic researchers to identify biomarkers for improved patient phenotyping and outcome prediction. Additional multidisciplinary clinical and translational work has focused on the role of periodontal disease and oral bacteria as triggers of RA. In the realm of clinical research, he has served as principal investigator and helped to design and analyze a number of NIH and industry-sponsored clinical trials of multiple agents in early to late phases of development for RA, psoriatic arthritis, and osteoarthritis. He has led several studies of the effects of biological and immunomodulatory therapies on responses to immunizations. A large amount of his current research is focused in the area of patient centered outcomes research, including patient reported outcome development, validation, and integration in clinical care. He serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Committee for the international Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) methodology group. He has authored more than 170 original research articles, reviews, and editorials, and 12 book chapters. He served as a Co-Editor for the journal of the American College of Rheumatology, Arthritis and Rheumatology, and as a reviewer for a number of rheumatology journals and national and international grant reviews. Dr. Bingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Myositis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Bingham is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Albayda is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology. She is the Director of the Rheumatology Fellowship Program, as well as Director of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Clinic. Nationally, she is involved in MSK Ultrasound education and has expertise in arthritis and inflammatory myopathies. Her research focuses on imaging biomarkers in rheumatic diseases, developing muscle ultrasound, clinical phenotypes in myositis, as well as longitudinal care and therapeutics in inclusion body myositis. Dr. Albayda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome, Temple Syndrome, and Inclusion Body Myositis. Dr. Albayda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2730 University Blvd W, Suite 310, 
    Wheaton, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Matsumoto is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Wheaton, Maryland. Dr. Matsumoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Dr. Matsumoto is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 600, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Wolfe is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Wolfe is board certified in ABIM-Rheumatology. Dr. Wolfe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

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    5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 600, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angus Worthing is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Worthing is rated as an Advanced 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Worthing is board certified in Rheumatology. Dr. Worthing is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates, PC

    14995 Shady Grove Rd, Suite 250, 
    Rockville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Siegel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Siegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Elkton

    111 West High Street, Suite 207, 
    Elkton, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Lienesch is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Lienesch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and IgG4-Related Disease.

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    When should I see an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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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