The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Iowa, US. Of these, 86 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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93 providers found
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology

    University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaclyn Anderson is a Rheumatologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Henry County Soldiers' And Sailors' Memorial Hospital

    407 S White St, 
    Mount Pleasant, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Tansey is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Dr. Tansey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Steindler Orthopedic Clinic PLC

    2301 Steindler Way Ste B, 
    North Liberty, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Austin Ramme is an Orthopedics provider in North Liberty, Iowa. Dr. Ramme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

    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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      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aleksander Lenert is a Rheumatologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lenert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Adult Still's Disease, Arthritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC

      311 S Clark St Ste 285, 
      Carroll, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Diane Tran is an Orthopedics provider in Carroll, Iowa. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Medical Clinic

      1219 Main St, 
      Hamburg, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kelli Woltemath is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Iowa. Dr. Woltemath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Westermann is an Orthopedics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Westermann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Collins Pope Syndrome, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

      Richard Rattay
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Hand Surgery
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Hand Surgery

      Mercy Health Services

      250 S Crescent Dr, 
      Mason City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Rattay is a Hand Surgeon in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Rattay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

      Geoffrey Hadlock
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Bluebell Road Family Medicine

      226 Bluebell Road, 
      Cedar Falls, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Geoffrey Hadlock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Hadlock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Richard Naylor
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Office

      2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 319, 
      Waterloo, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Naylor is an Orthopedics provider in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Naylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Michael Crane
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Office

      250 S Crescent Dr Ste M1100, 
      Mason City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Crane is an Orthopedics provider in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Crane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Brian Sankey
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Mercyone Waterloo Family Medicine

      2710 Saint Francis Dr, 
      Waterloo, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Sankey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sankey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Peripheral Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Osteoarthritis.

      Nathaniel Alvis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      CHI Health Dunlap Clinic - Family Medicine

      704 Iowa Ave, 
      Dunlap, IA 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathaniel Alvis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dunlap, Iowa. Dr. Alvis has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Thrush, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, and Lymphangitis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Pediatric Rheumatology

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Polly Ferguson is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Localized Scleroderma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Osteopoikilosis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      State University Of Iowa

      105 E 9th St, University Of Iowa Health, 
      Coralville, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Petar Lenert is a Rheumatologist in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Lenert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Lenert is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Office

      3500 University Blvd, 
      Ames, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alejandra Jimenez is a Rheumatologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Willey is an Orthopedics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Willey has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Collins Pope Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Specialty Pharmacy-Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center

      1223 S Gear Ave, 
      West Burlington, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohaddeseh Sharifzadeh is a Rheumatologist in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Sharifzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      3500 University Blvd, Suite 1001, 
      Ames, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Melissa Chiston is a Rheumatologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Chiston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Chiston is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa Orthopedics

      202 10th St SE, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Demik is an Orthopedics provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Demik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 in Iowa, 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 Arthritis doctor in Iowa, 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 Arthritis doctors in Iowa, 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 Arthritis doctors in Iowa, 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 Arthritis doctor in Iowa, 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 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 in Iowa, 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 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 in Iowa, US?

      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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