The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Franklin, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Franklin, TN. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sujana Reddy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    Bone And Joint Institute Of Tennessee Inc.

    3000 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Geoffrey Watson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced 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 Arthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arthritis
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    Bone And Joint Institute Of Tennessee Inc.

    3000 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Stark is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Stark is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Stark 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
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Office

      1113 Murfreesboro Rd Ste 107, 
      Franklin, TN 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Donald Vollmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Vollmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 110 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Alzheimer's Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Vollmer 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 
       (11.1 miles away)
      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
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Vanderbilt Lung Institute

      719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (14.0 miles away)
      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.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required
      2000 Health Park Dr, 
      Brentwood, TN 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradley Hawayek is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Hawayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Kienbock's Disease, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks

      719 Thompson Ln Ste 20300, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      April Barnado is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Barnado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroderma. Dr. Barnado is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Office

      719 Thompson Ln, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Narender Annapureddy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Annapureddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microscopic Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Annapureddy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Heritage Medical Associates: Saint Thomas West

      4230 Harding Pike, Ste 601, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Lyons is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Reactive Arthritis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Lyons is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Lyons is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Referral required

      St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, PLLC

      4230 Harding Pike, Ste 103a, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Maryam Pourpaki is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pourpaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Pourpaki is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Pourpaki is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center

      391 Wallace Rd, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Olumide Akingbemi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Akingbemi 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 Arthritis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Akingbemi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Vanderbilt Heart One Hundred Oaks

      719 Thompson Ln Ste 22100, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Macrae Linton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Linton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Xanthoma, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Linton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Vanderbilt Primary Care North One Hundred Oaks

      719 Thompson Ln Ste 20400, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joshua Denny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Denny is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Rubella, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Vanderbilt Primary Care North One Hundred Oaks

      719 Thompson Ln Ste 20400, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Catherine Deffendall is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Deffendall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Referral may be required

      Vanderbilt Spine Center

      719 Thompson Ln Ste 23108, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Byron Stephens is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Stephens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Lordosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Stephens 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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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