The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors in South Africa

Find the Top Arthritis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Arthritis near South Africa. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Arthritis

    Patrick H. Dessein
    Distinguished in Arthritis

    Patrick H. Dessein
    Referral may be required
    Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

    Patrick Dessein practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr. Dessein is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Atherosclerosis, Arthritis, and Carotid Artery Disease.

    Advanced in Arthritis

    Bridget Hodkinson
    Advanced in Arthritis

    Bridget Hodkinson
    Referral may be required
    Chris Hani Road, 
    Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

    Bridget Hodkinson practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ms. Hodkinson is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Advanced in Arthritis

    Johnnie M. Van Den Berg
    Advanced in Arthritis

    Johnnie M. Van Den Berg
    Referral may be required
    11 Hoffman Street, 
    Potchefstroom, NW, ZA 

    Johnnie Van Den Berg practices practicing medicine in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Van Den Berg is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Synovitis, Arthritis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

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

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      Advanced in Arthritis

      Mohammed Tikly
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Mohammed Tikly
      Referral may be required
      Chris Hani Road, 
      Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

      Mohammed Tikly practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr. Tikly is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Arthritis.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Angela J. Woodiwiss
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Angela J. Woodiwiss
      Referral may be required
      7 York Road, Parktown, 
      Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

      Angela Woodiwiss practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ms. Woodiwiss is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Gavin R. Norton
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Gavin R. Norton
      Referral may be required
      Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

      Gavin Norton practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr. Norton is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Ingrid Louw
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Ingrid Louw
      Referral may be required
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Ingrid Louw practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Louw is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Claire L. Barrett
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Claire L. Barrett
      Referral may be required
      205 Nelson Mandela Drive, 
      Bloemfontein, FS, ZA 

      Claire Barrett practices practicing medicine in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Ms. Barrett is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Liesl J. Zuhlke
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Liesl J. Zuhlke
      Referral may be required
      University Of Cape Town, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Liesl Zuhlke practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Zuhlke is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Rheumatic Fever, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Heart Transplant.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Mark E. Engel
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Mark E. Engel
      Referral may be required
      University Of Cape Town, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Mark Engel practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Engel is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatic Fever, Strep Throat, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Impetigo.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Bongani M. Mayosi
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Bongani M. Mayosi
      Referral may be required
      Groote Schuur Drive, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Bongani Mayosi practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Mayosi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pericarditis, PARC Syndrome, Strep Throat, and Constrictive Pericarditis.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Ahmed E. Solomon
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Ahmed E. Solomon
      Referral may be required
      Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

      Ahmed Solomon practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr. Solomon is rated as an Experienced expert 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), Carotid Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Arthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Pieter A. Meyer
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Pieter A. Meyer
      Referral may be required
      Bophelo Road, 
      Pretoria, GT, ZA 

      Pieter Meyer practices practicing medicine in Pretoria, South Africa. Mr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Febrile Neutropenia.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Mahmood T. Ally
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Mahmood T. Ally
      Referral may be required
      Dr Savage Road, 
      Pretoria, GT, ZA 

      Mahmood Ally practices practicing medicine in Pretoria, South Africa. Mr. Ally is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Girish M. Mody
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Girish M. Mody
      Referral may be required
      719 Umbilo Road, 
      Durban, ZN, ZA 

      Girish Mody practices practicing medicine in Durban, South Africa. Mr. Mody is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Lebogang P. Mokotedi
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Lebogang P. Mokotedi
      Referral may be required
      Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

      Lebogang Mokotedi practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mokotedi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Vasoconstriction, and Necrosis.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Aletta E. Millen
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Aletta E. Millen
      Referral may be required
      7 York Road, 
      Parktown, GT, ZA 

      Aletta Millen practices practicing medicine in Parktown, South Africa. Millen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Atherosclerosis, and Vasoconstriction.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Christiaan E. Scott
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Christiaan E. Scott
      Referral may be required

      University Of Cape Town

      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Christiaan Scott practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Scott is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Gareth S. Tarr
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Gareth S. Tarr
      Referral may be required
      Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

      Gareth Tarr practices practicing medicine in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Mr. Tarr is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Ronald J. Anderson
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Ronald J. Anderson
      Referral may be required
      5 Bophelo Road, 
      Gezina, GT, ZA 

      Ronald Anderson practices practicing medicine in Gezina, South Africa. Mr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Febrile Neutropenia, Hypoaldosteronism, and Pneumonia.

      While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      When should I see an Arthritis doctor in South Africa?

      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 South Africa?

      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 do I find the best Arthritis doctor in South Africa?

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      How does MediFind rank Arthritis doctors in South Africa?

      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 South Africa?

      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 South Africa?

      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 South Africa?

      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 South Africa?

      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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