The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in San Antonio, TX

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The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors near San Antonio, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near San Antonio, TX. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Joe Cole
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Rheumatology

    CHRISTUS Childrens Rheumatology Clinic

    San Antonio, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joe Cole is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    San Antonio, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Hempel is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hempel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Scleroma, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    UHS Acute Care Robert B Green Campus

    903 W Martin St, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ambili Ramachandran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Ramachandran has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gestational Diabetes, and Hypertension.

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    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Gmg Health Systems Associates PA

    1303 Mccullough Ave, Suite 170, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ana Ballester-Fiallo is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Ballester-Fiallo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Ballester-Fiallo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Communicare-Vital Life Wellness Broadway

    2520 Broadway St Ste 100, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernice Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vertigo, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Specialist For Health

    1715 McCullough Ave Fl 2, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Hildebrand is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hildebrand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Gmg Health Systems Associates PA

    730 Pleasanton Rd, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Frisian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Salvador Garcia is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Garcia has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Arthritis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    730 Pleasanton Rd, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Garza is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Garza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

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

    Department Of GYN Oncology

    3551 Roger Brooke Dr Bldg 3600, 
    Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashkon Nehzati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Nehzati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Coccidioidomycosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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

    Office

    6402 N New Braunfels Ave, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curtis Scott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Balanitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Emily R. Pineda MD PA

    5414 Fredericksburg Rd, Suite 150, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Pineda is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Pineda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Pineda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    San Antonio, TX 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lama Hashish is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hashish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Palindromic Rheumatism, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Hashish is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    University Health

    4502 Medical Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luc Nguyen is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

    8300 Floyd Curl Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Inmaculada Del Rincon is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Del Rincon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Arthritis. Dr. Del Rincon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Medical Arts Research Center At The UT Health

    8300 Floyd Curl Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Agustin Escalante is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Escalante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

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

    San Antonio-MMC P.A.

    9969 Fredericksburg Rd, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Sanchez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    San Antonio-MMC P.A.

    9969 Fredericksburg Rd, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ana Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    9969 Fredericksburg Rd, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thet Aung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Aung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    San Antonio-MMC P.A.

    9969 Fredericksburg Rd, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manuel Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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

    Regina K Lee MD PA

    10010 Westover Hills Blvd Ste 125, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Esquivel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Esquivel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 near San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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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