The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 140 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 126 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Eric Fontenot MD Internal Medicine Group LLC

    1301 Camellia Blvd Ste 300, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Fontenot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Dehydration, Insomnia, and Empyema.

    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Distinguished in Arthritis

    The Arthritis And Diabetes Clinic Inc

    3402 Magnolia Cv, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jyothi Mallepalli is a Rheumatologist in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Mallepalli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Mallepalli is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Memorial Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine-Nelson Road

    4345 Nelson Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kipp Cryar is an Orthopedics provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Cryar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

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

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      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Orthopedics
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Orthopedics

      Affinity Health Group LLC

      130 Desiard St Ste 355, 
      Monroe, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Extine is an Orthopedics provider in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Extine is rated as a Distinguished 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

      Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

      200 W Esplanade Ave, 
      Kenner, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vinod Dasa is an Orthopedics provider in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Dasa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dasa is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Glenwood Regional Medical Center A Steward Family Hospital

      503 McMillan Rd, 
      West Monroe, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jacob Enterkin is a Radiologist in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Enterkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Flaring, Biliary Dyskinesia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Glenwood Regional Medical Center A Steward Family Hospital

      503 McMillan Rd, 
      West Monroe, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Wilder is a Radiologist in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Wilder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Flaring, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Radiology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Radiology

      Office

      800 E Main St, 
      Ville Platte, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Reed is a Radiologist in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Splenomegaly, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Davis is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Malik Spady is a Rheumatologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Spady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dennis Ang is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

      16777 Medical Center Dr, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Manuel Vargas is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Zaken graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his internship, residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa. A fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Zakem is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been on staff at Ochsner since the end of 2000. Dr. Zakem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Relapsing Polychondritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine

      Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute

      1221 S Clearview Pkwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Brian Godshaw recently joined our group at Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute. He serves as Director of Orthopedic Research. He provides team coverage to several area high schools in the New Orleans and River Region areas. Dr. Godshaw graduated with Magna Cum Laude from Clemson University in South Carolina. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then completed his Orthopedic Surgery internship and residency at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation during which time he received the Researcher of the Year Award in 2019. Dr. Godshaw continued his training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he completed his Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship. While there, Dr. Godshaw trained under the direction of Dr. Freddie Fu, renowned sports medicine surgeon. During his fellowship year, Dr. Godshaw was team physician and provided medical coverage to the Pittsburgh Penguins, professional hockey team, University of Pittsburgh Division I football team and other Division I athletes in other sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, baseball, softball, and swimming. He also provided medical care to athletes at Robert Morris University and Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Godshaw has a specific interest in the advancement of sports medicine through research and has published multiple peer-reviewed scientific articles. His research has been presented at several national and international orthopedic conferences. He is board-eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. His practice focuses on arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. Professional society memberships include the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Originally from Vienna, Virginia. He enjoys spending time with this wife and son. Dr. Godshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

      2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Nicholls is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nicholls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Nicholls is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Sports Medicine

      Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute

      1221 S Clearview Pkwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Misty Suri is a Sports Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Suri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Endoscopy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Suri is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC

      108 Rue Louis Xiv, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Hebert is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, and Bursitis.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      M. Paul Watson M.D. A Medical Corporation

      3510 Medical Park Dr Ste 1, 
      Monroe, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Watson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      South Louisiana Primary Care LLC

      12902 Plank Rd, 
      Baker, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ernest Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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