The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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22 providers found
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Rheumatology-Medical Specialties-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl Third, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roland Staud is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Staud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Staud is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalie Shiff is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Shiff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Shiff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Simon Mears is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Mears is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Caffey Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Mears is currently accepting new patients.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Arthritis?

    Common conditions include: Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Fungal Arthritis, Gonococcal Arthritis

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      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Referral may be required

      Uf Health Rheumatology-Medical Specialties-Medical Plaza

      1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl Third, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Bubb is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Bubb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Bubb is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required
      1600 Sw Archer Rd, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jaiben George is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. George is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Uf Health Internal Medicine-Medical Plaza

      1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Ste 4592, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Melanie Hagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Hypothyroidism, Arthritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Uf Health Pulmonary Diagnostic Center-Medical Plaza

      1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Rm 4144, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Westley Reeves is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Referral may be required

      Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

      1600 Sw Archer Rd, Suite 100371, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gautam Edhayan is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Edhayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

      1600 SW Archer Rd, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Julian Dilley is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Dilley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Florida Orthopaedic Institute - Gainesville

      7540 W University Ave, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chancellor Gray is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      General Practice
      Experienced in Arthritis
      General Practice

      Florida Department Of Health In Alachua County

      224 SE 24th St, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose Pinero-Peraza is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Pinero-Peraza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Pinero-Peraza is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      UF Health Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Institute

      3450 Hull Rd, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Wright is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Acute Pain, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

      3450 Hull Rd, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lacie Turnbull is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Turnbull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Arthritis, and Septic Arthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      UF - Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Institute

      3450 Hull Rd, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Farmer is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Farmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Tenotomy, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. Dr. Farmer is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

      3450 Hull Rd, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Polmear is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Polmear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scaphoid Non-Union, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Tenosynovitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Polmear is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Southeastern Integrated Medical PL

      4343 Newberry Rd, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Lefkowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lefkowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Arthritis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Lefkowitz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Southeastern Integrated Medical PL

      4343 Newberry Rd, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cynthia Harding is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Harding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Harding is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      The Orthopaedic Institute PA

      4500 Newberry Rd, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Zakariah Mahmood is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Mahmood is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Mahmood is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Healthsouth Sports Medicine Re

      4500 Newberry Rd, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rodger Powell is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Office

      4343 Newberry Rd Ste 11, 
      Gainesville, FL 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anubha Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Arthritis, Breast Cancer, and Stridor. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 09/26/2026

      What is the definition of Arthritis?

      Arthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis.

      When should I see an Arthritis doctor near Gainesville, FL?

      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 Arthritis doctor near Gainesville, FL?

      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 Arthritis doctors near Gainesville, FL?

      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 Arthritis doctors near Gainesville, FL?

      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 Arthritis doctor near Gainesville, FL?

      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 Arthritis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arthritis 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 Arthritis doctor near Gainesville, FL?

      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 Arthritis 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 Arthritis 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 Arthritis doctors near Gainesville, FL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Arthritis 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 Arthritis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arthritis 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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