The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in South Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors in South Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near South Carolina, US. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    John Knepper
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health Sewee Family Medicine

    570 Long Point Road, Suite 130, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Knepper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Knepper has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology

    American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates - Sc LLC

    2104 A Woodruff Rd, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ezinma Ezealah is a Rheumatologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Ezealah is rated as a Distinguished 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. Ezealah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AnMed Rheumatology

    2000 E Greenville St, 
    Anderson, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sherilyn Diomampo is an Internal Medicine provider in Anderson, South Carolina. Dr. Diomampo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Piedmont Arthritis Clinic PA

    3 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 400, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Long Huynh-Duc is a Rheumatologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Huynh-Duc is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD). Dr. Huynh-Duc is currently accepting new patients.

    Ashrito K. Dayal
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    704 Gold Hill Road, Suite 203, 
    Fort Mill, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashrito Dayal is a Rheumatologist in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Dr. Dayal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Dayal is currently accepting new patients.

    Shannon E. Iriza
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Prisma Health Rheumatology–Northeast Medical Park

    1120 Roberts Branch Parkway, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon Iriza is a Rheumatologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Iriza 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, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, and Myringotomy. Dr. Iriza is currently accepting new patients.

    Carrie Alexander
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Westbury Park Primary Care

    29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 203, 
    Bluffton, SC 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bluffton, South Carolina. Dr. Alexander has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Surbjinder Guram
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    South Carolina Internal Medicine Associates And Rehabilitation

    7182 Woodrow Street, Suite 200, 
    Irmo, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Surbjinder Guram is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irmo, South Carolina. Dr. Guram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Guram is currently accepting new patients.

    Harmon Patrick
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine

    Fairfield Medical Associates PA

    880 W Moultrie St # 200, 
    Winnsboro, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harmon Patrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Dr. Patrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Jody W. Hutson
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine

    Prisma Health Family And Internal Medicine – Seneca

    12016 North Radio Station Road, 
    Seneca, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jody Hutson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seneca, South Carolina. Dr. Hutson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Hutson is currently accepting new patients.

    Cheryl Sarmiento
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Doctor For Life

    309 Tanner Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Sarmiento is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Sarmiento is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Sitosterolemia, and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). Dr. Sarmiento is currently accepting new patients.

    Gulzar A. Merchant
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Prisma Health Rheumatology Specialists

    155B Halton Village Circle, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gulzar Merchant is a Rheumatologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Merchant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Prisma Health Rheumatology Specialists Of Internal Medicine Associates

    1025 Verdae Boulevard, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Mullis is a Rheumatologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Mullis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Mullis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Prisma Health Rheumatology Specialists Of Internal Medicine Associates

    1025 Verdae Boulevard, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ana Funariu is a Rheumatologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Funariu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Funariu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Community Physicians

    215 Dorange Rd, 
    Branchville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William O'quinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Branchville, South Carolina. Dr. O'quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Colonial Family Practice – W. Liberty

    674 West Liberty Street, 
    Sumter, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cody Becksvoort is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Becksvoort is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Pharyngitis, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Becksvoort is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Piedmont Arthritis Clinic PA

    3 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 400, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suhail Kumar is a Rheumatologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Arthritis Clinic PA

    3 Saint Francis Dr Ste 400, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Ephrussi is an Internal Medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Ephrussi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Piedmont Arthritis Clinic PA

    3 Saint Francis Dr Ste 400, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Kim is a Rheumatologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Hopehealth Inc

    600 E Palmetto St, 
    Florence, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Docherty is a Rheumatologist in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Docherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Polymyositis.

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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 in South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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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