The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Edmonds, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Edmonds, WA. Of these, 65 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Philip J. Mease
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Arthritis
    Rheumatology
    601 Broadway, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Mease is a Rheumatologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mease is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Mease is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrew Pastor
    Orthopedics
    Orthopedics

    Optum – Edmonds

    21401 72nd Ave W, 
    Edmonds, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Pastor is an Orthopedics provider in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Pastor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Sciatica, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Pastor is currently accepting new patients.

    Proliance Surgeons

    7320 216th St SW, Suite 320, 
    Edmonds, WA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David K. Kuechle, MD, is a dual board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports��medicine/arthroscopy,��specializing in: complex problems of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee; arthroscopic/minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle; sports medicine disorders of the shoulder, elbow and knee; and total joint replacement of the knee. He believes that clear communication and patient participation are essential elements to providing outstanding orthopedic care.Dr. Kuechle is a clinical faculty member at the University of Washington School of Medicine in the Department of Orthopedics. He has also served as an instructor for masters courses in arthroscopy for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He has a masters degree in Biomechanics from the Mayo Clinic.He is a native of Portland, Oregon. He enjoys traveling, playing guitar, cooking and spending time with his family. He has been a member of four national champion men's senior baseball league teams and was recently elected to the PSSBL Hall of Fame. Dr. Kuechle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

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

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      Michael B. Lee
      Orthopedics
      Orthopedics

      Proliance Surgeons

      7320 216th St SW, Suite 320, 
      Edmonds, WA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael B. Lee, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine. He has experience with arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle, total joint replacement of the knee and hip, and fracture care.He serves as the sports medicine doctor and team physician for Jackson High School, Kamiak High School, Edmonds Community College, the Jet City Roller Derby League, and the Snohomish County Vikings Football team. He assisted in the care of the Oakland Raiders professional football team and the USA Rugby team. He was also the team physician for the College of San Mateo athletic teams. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tendinitis.

      Wren V. Mccallister
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Proliance Surgeons

      7320 216th St SW, Suite 320, 
      Edmonds, WA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Wren McCallister, MD, is a board-certifed orthopedic surgeon who specializes in care of the hand and upper extremity, including arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, nerve and tendon disorders (carpal tunnel, trigger finger, lacerations, injury), fractures, and sports injuries.He has served as a consultant reviewer for the peer-reviewed journal HAND, the official journal of the American Association for Hand Surgery. He has also authored over 80 scientific works and lectured nationally on conditions of the hand and upper extremity.He is the consulting hand surgeon to Dr. Michael Lee as team physician for Jackson High School, Kamiak High School, Edmonds Community College, the Jet City Roller Derby League, and the Snohomish County Vikings Football team. Dr. Mccallister is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

      Proliance Surgeons

      7320 216th St SW, Suite 320, 
      Edmonds, WA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Aric A. Christal, MD, is a board-certified joint preservation and joint replacement surgeon. His areas of expertise include hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery, computer-assisted surgery, partial joint replacement, arthroscopy, and revision of failed or painful prior joint replacements. He strives to provide the highest level of care to all patients equally in an effort to get them back on their feet and enjoying life.Dr. Christal is a clinical instructor for robotic joint replacement and frequently leads courses for surgeons,��community physicians and the public. He is a regular speaker at both national meetings and international conferences. Dr. Christal��was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, cycling, mountaineering and spending time with his wife and children. Dr. Christal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Elias E. Khalfayan
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill

      601 Broadway, Floor 7, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      My approach to patient care is to focus on the best of available options for the patient on an individual basis. My goal is to provide thorough, compassionate and quality care to my patients. When appropriate, I recommend nonoperative over operative treatment. When operative treatment is needed, I believe it should be performed with technical expertise and followed with a tailored rehabilitation program. I have completed subspecialty fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. My focus is on athletic injuries and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. As an Orthopaedic Team Physician for the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners, I treat professional and other athletes as well as nonathletes. I strive to treat each person with the same level of care. Dr. Khalfayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

      Ryan Hoke
      Physiatry
      Physiatry
      10416 5th Avenue Northeast, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Hoke is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hoke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Hoke is currently accepting new patients.

      Grant H. Garcia
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Proliance Surgeons

      5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Grant Garcia is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

      Wayne M. Weil
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Proliance Surgeons

      5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and elbow surgery. Dr. Weil is well known in the community for his expertise in treating complex conditions of the upper extremity. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, Dupuytren���s disease, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more.Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel and endoscopic cubital tunnel release for treatment of ulnar nerve compression at the cubital tunnel. Endoscopic carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approaches to carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantages are that the endoscopic approach is minimally invasive, less painful, and allows for a quicker recovery and return to work and sports.Dr. Weil completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. He then worked at the world renowned National Institutes of Health performing research at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He then completed his medical education and received a Doctorate of Medicine from New York University���s School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, New York. While in residency, Dr. Weil completed specialized training in orthopaedic trauma surgery at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the busiest and most respected trauma centers in the country. He also participated in the orthopedic care of the New York Mets, New York Rangers, New York City Ballet, and Alvin Alley Dance Company.After residency, Dr. Weil went on to complete a Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Weil has published several scientific papers and presented his research in the field of upper extremity trauma at national meetings.During his fellowship Dr. Weil and his family fell in love with the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and settled in Seattle after joining Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. On weekends in the winter, you can find Dr. Weil, his wife, and five kids racing down Crystal Mountain. Dr. Weil enjoys alpine and backcountry skiing, hiking in the mountains, tennis and cycling. He has completed multiple marathons and triathlons including Ironman Canada in Whistler, BC. He has also spent time trekking in the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal, Torres del Paine in Chile, and the Inca Trail in Machu Pichu, Peru. Dr. Weil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

      Proliance Surgeons

      5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Shapiro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a clinical focus in shoulder and elbow surgery, arthroscopic surgery, and sports medicine.Dr. Shapiro sees a wide variety of shoulder problems, from arthritis to rotator cuff tears to tendonitis, and everything in between. He performs over 300 shoulder procedures per year, including many shoulder arthroscopies. While he is known in the community for being a shoulder and elbow specialist, Dr. Shapiro also has a large practice of patients with knee problems and injuries.Dr. Shapiro completed a medical degree at The State University of New York, Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He completed a residency at Northwestern University. Dr. Shapiro joined Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle in 2001, after completing a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery.During Dr. Shapiro���s residency, he served on the medical staff of the Chicago Bulls, Cubs and Bears, and while he was completing his fellowship, he was a team doctor for the Mets. Today, he continues to treat many individuals with sports injuries.Outside of medicine, Dr. Shapiro likes to spend time with his two boys. He also enjoys hiking, biking and sailing. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Frozen Shoulder.

      Proliance Surgeons

      5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Downer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hip preservation surgery. Dr. Downer enjoys seeing patients of all ages, but his special interest in joint preservation has led him to treat many younger patients with hip problems, such as hip dysplasia or hip impingement.One of only a few surgeons in the Pacific Northwest who performs hip arthroscopies for these issues, Dr. Downer has quickly become one of Seattle���s leading hip specialists.In addition to joint preservation, Dr. Downer treats patients with more advanced complications. He performs over 350 hip replacements per year, primarily through the tissue sparing surgery anterior approach.Dr. Downer completed his medical degree and residency at Memorial University Medical School in Canada. He went on to completed his orthopedics residency at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and fellowship in hip surgery with Dr. Reinhold Ganz in Bern, Switzerland. Continuing education is important to Dr. Downer ��� in his spare time, he seeks out and visits other surgeons doing similar work all over the world.Outside of medicine, Dr. Downer enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He also likes to kite surf, wind surf and back country ski. Dr. Downer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Charles A. Peterson
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

      Proliance Surgeons

      5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles A. Peterson II, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty interest and extensive experience in knee and hip replacement, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He has been in practice since 1996.Dr. Peterson believes it is important to listen to his patients, and fully answer their questions. He takes care to understand how an injury or condition is affecting each patient's daily life and activities, and craft a a treatment plan specifically suited to that patient. During his training at the Mayo Clinic and Hospital for Special Surgery (New York), he��was a��team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals, and St. John's University.Dr. Peterson also has helped lead Proliance Surgeons, sitting on the Board of Directors from 2004 until 2021, and holding the positions of President and Chairman from 2014 to 2022.�� He also served as interim CEO from 2017 to 2019, and in 2021.A lifelong athlete, Dr. Peterson and his wife enjoy all forms of outdoor sports and activities in the Great Northwest. This dovetails nicely with his love of photography. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Mark A. Reed
      Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
      Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

      Proliance Surgeons

      5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Reed is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Freiberg's Disease, and Caffey Disease. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

      Anthony M. Yi
      Orthopedics
      Orthopedics

      Proliance Surgeons

      5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Yi is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Poland Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked. Dr. Yi is currently accepting new patients.

      Jane H. Buckner
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Virginia Mason Medical Center

      1100 Ninth Avenue, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jane Buckner, MD, is a rheumatologist with special medical interest in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, relapsing polychondritis and spondyloarthropathies. Dr. Buckner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Arthritis
      Rheumatology

      Western Washington Medical Group Inc PS

      1909 214th St SE Ste 211, 
      Bothell, WA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeff Peterson is a Rheumatologist in Bothell, Washington. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia.

      Samuel S. Koo
      Orthopedics
      Orthopedics

      Proliance Surgeons

      12911 120th Avenue NE Suite H-210, 
      Kirkland, WA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Samuel S. Koo, MD, a board-certified orthopedic physician and surgeon specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder surgery, complex open shoulder surgery, trauma, and fracture care. He also performs platelet-rich plasma therapy. He is an authority on treating shoulder problems to help patients resume an active lifestyle as quickly as possible.Dr. Koo has trained with Dr. Stephen Burkhart, the world���s foremost expert in minimally invasive shoulder surgery. He also has a clinical interest in total and reverse total shoulder replacement, large to massive rotator cuff tears, complex labral tears, bone grafts for chronic instability, and revision arthroscopic shoulder surgery.Dr. Koo believes all surgeons must have two essential qualities: integrity and empathy. To him, integrity means treating each patient as if he were caring for his wife or children. Family is important to him. He believes that integrity means offering the highest quality of care available. He is an expert in arthroscopic (minimally invasive) shoulder surgery, but he will not recommend surgery unless all non-operative solutions have been explored and exhausted. The shoulder is an extremely fascinating joint with lots of moving parts. As such, injuries are common and often complex. Over the last few years, there have been dramatic improvements in the way shoulder pathology is treated. Orthopedic surgeons are now able to perform most shoulder surgeries using arthroscopic techniques (small incisions) that are at least as good, if not better than, the open (larger incisions) procedures of the past.He has trained with the world���s experts in minimally invasive shoulder surgery, so the care and technical expertise his patients receive is cutting-edge and based on the best available research for various shoulder ailments (rotator cuff tears, labral tears and instability, etc.). He is always actively looking for new ways to improve his surgicalonsurgical treatment methods to help his patients regain their active lifestyle.Dr. Koo feels it is unfortunate that surgeons are often not associated with empathy, because they are in the ideal position to support patients as they recover from difficult procedures. In his practice, his patients��� questions will be heard and answered promptly. By working together he and his patients can optimize the patient experience and maximize their health and well-being.Learn more about Dr. Koo at drsamuelkoo.com</a>. Dr. Koo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

      Proliance Surgeons

      12911 120th Avenue NE Suite H-210, 
      Kirkland, WA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Addison T. Stone, MD, specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, trauma, and fractures. He treats a full range of conditions affecting the entire spine, including degenerative changes, trauma, and scoliosis. He exhausts all non-operative treatments, including physical therapy and injections, before considering more invasive options. More than 95% of his spine surgeries use minimally invasive techniques. His sole goal is to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients using the least invasive techniques possible.Dr. Stone finds it very rewarding to see the quality of a patient���s life significantly improve with proper diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions. His approach to treating the spine is to start with the most conservative modalities. He spends considerable time listening to and examining his patients to accurately determine the cause of their symptoms. When surgery is indicated, he explains the procedure to his patients and makes sure they feel comfortable throughout the process. He is devoted to educating his patients about their spine so they can make more informed decisions.Dr. Stone believes he has strong moral and ethical character. He takes great pride in his work and accepts no less than perfection. He stays current with the latest advances in treatment options in order to provide his patients with the highest level of care. He feels honored to have the opportunity to improve each patient���s quality of life. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

      Lotchie Kerch
      Podiatric Medicine
      Podiatric Medicine
      2919 27th Avenue West, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lotchie Kerch is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kerch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Freiberg's Disease, Warts, Morton Neuroma, and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Kerch is currently accepting new patients.

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      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 Edmonds, WA?

      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 Edmonds, WA?

      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 Edmonds, WA?

      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 Edmonds, WA?

      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 Edmonds, WA?

      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 Edmonds, WA?

      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 Edmonds, WA?

      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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