The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Cleveland, TN

Find the Top Arthritis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 210 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Cleveland, TN. Of these, 185 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 2 are Distinguished.

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210 providers found
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kent Lord is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Lord is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lord is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lord is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Preferred Internal Medicine

    150 E Broadway, 
    Newport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Candi Overholt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport, Tennessee. Dr. Overholt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, and Hypertension. Dr. Overholt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Overholt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Distinguished in Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Valley Hcs-Nashville And Murfreesboro

    1310 24th Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Ormseth is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ormseth 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Ormseth 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
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

      2410 Susannah St, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Duncan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Duncan 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 Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Duncan is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Duncan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Medical Care

      1500 W Elk Ave, 
      Elizabethton, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Garrett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Dr. Garrett 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 Herpes Zoster Oticus, Shingles, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Garrett is board certified in  . Dr. Garrett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Ballad Health Medical Associates Orthopedics Trauma Surgery

      410 North State Of Franklin Rd, Suite 140, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Marchessault is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Marchessault 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 Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Marchessault is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Marchessault is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Ballad Health Medical Associates Orthopedics

      1420 Tusculum Blvd., 4th Floor, 
      Greeneville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Pectol is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Pectol is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Pectol is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Pectol is currently accepting new patients.

      Nurse Practitioner
      Nurse Practitioner
      Referral may be required

      Ballad Health Medical Associates Associated Orthopedics

      430 West Ravine Road, 
      Kingsport, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Anderson is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Anderson, NP is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis and Arthritis. Anderson, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Anderson, NP is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Holston Medical Group PC

      109 E Church St, 
      Greeneville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rufus Breckenridge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Breckenridge 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 Labyrinthitis, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Breckenridge is board certified in  . Dr. Breckenridge is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

      2410 Susannah St, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Parker Duncan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis and Tendinitis. Dr. Duncan is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Duncan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

      340 Steeles Rd, 
      Bristol, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Fogleman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Fogleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Claw Foot, Foot Drop, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Fogleman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Fogleman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Appalachian Orthopaedics Associates, P.C.

      3 Professional Park Dr, Ste 21, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Larry Waldrop is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Waldrop 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 Osteoarthritis, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Waldrop is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Waldrop is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Referral may be required

      Arthritis Clinic PLLC

      371 N Parkway Ste 400, 
      Jackson, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jacob Aelion is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Aelion is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Arthritis. Dr. Aelion is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Center Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Nepali
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paras Karmacharya is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Karmacharya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Karmacharya is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Vanderbilt Lung Institute

      719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Leslie Crofford is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Crofford is rated as an Advanced 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 Fibromyalgia, Myositis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Crofford is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Fast Pace Medical Clinic PLLC

      2166 E Broadway Ave, 
      Maryville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Gardner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 102 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shingles, Flu, Sinusitis, and COVID-19. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Erlanger Rheumatology

      979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Mills is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mills 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Arthritis. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Office

      3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Stein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Stein is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Office

      110 Saint Blaise Rd Ste 200, 
      Gallatin, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anil Nachnani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Nachnani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Nachnani is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Referral may be required

      Erlanger Rheumatology

      979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jayne Crowe is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Crowe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Crowe 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 Cleveland, TN?

      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 Cleveland, TN?

      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 Cleveland, TN?

      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 Cleveland, TN?

      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 Cleveland, TN?

      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 Cleveland, TN?

      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 Cleveland, TN?

      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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