The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in Syracuse, NY

Find the Top Ankylosing Spondylitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near Syracuse, NY. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramzi Khairallah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Khairallah 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Abdulky is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Abdulky is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Localized Scleroderma.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Mtanos is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Mtanos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and MASS Phenotype.

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    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Hyla is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Hyla is rated as an Advanced 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    SUNY Upstate

    90 Presidential Plz, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hom Neupane is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Neupane 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 Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    SUNY Upstate

    90 Presidential Plz, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheetal Rayancha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Rayancha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    SUNY Upstate

    90 Presidential Plz, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fatme Allam is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Allam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Behcet Disease, Palindromic Rheumatism, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    90 Presidential Plz Ste 2103, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Paxton is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Paxton 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), Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jianghong Yu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced 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 Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Musculoskeletal Medicine P C.

    475 Irving Ave Ste 402, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Finkenstadt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Finkenstadt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Department Of Medicine Medical Service Group

    1000 E Genesee St Ste 403, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jihad Bengabr is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Bengabr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Adult Still's Disease.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Department Of Medicine Medical Service Group

    1000 E Genesee St Ste 403, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andras Perl is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Perl 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Psoriatic Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Psoriasis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Pasniciuc is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Pasniciuc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Arthritis Health Associates PLLC

    5794 Widewaters Pkwy, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Riccardi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Riccardi 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    CNY Family Care LLP

    4939 Brittonfield Pkwy, 
    East Syracuse, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Picciano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Syracuse, New York. Dr. Picciano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    MDVIP - Marcellus, NY

    31 E Main St, 
    Marcellus, NY 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Khatuna Stepkovitch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marcellus, New York. Dr. Stepkovitch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Stepkovitch is currently accepting new patients.

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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.

    When should I see an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor near Syracuse, NY?

    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 Syracuse, NY?

    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 Syracuse, NY?

    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 Syracuse, NY?

    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 Syracuse, NY?

    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 Syracuse, NY?

    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 Syracuse, NY?

    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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