The 20 Best Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) Doctors Near Me in Rapid City, SD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) near Rapid City, SD. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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20 providers found
    Advanced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc.

    640 Flormann St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Weaver is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology

    Sanford Clinic Aberdeen Surgical Center

    3015 3rd Ave SE, 
    Aberdeen, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wais Afzal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Dr. Afzal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Advanced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer May is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. May is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

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    Advanced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Advanced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)

    Avera Medical Group Rheumatology-69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 1130, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Fanciullo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Fanciullo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology

    South Dakota Anesthesia Services PC

    1104 W 8th St, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leann Bassing is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Bassing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine

    Avera Medical Group Rheumatology-69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 1130, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Vercel is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Vercel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Gout.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine

    Rapid City Medical Center LLP

    3024 Tower Rd Ste 2, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Hushagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Hushagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Crohn's Disease.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology

    Black Hills HCS

    113 Comanche Rd, 
    Fort Meade, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Bowers is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Dr. Bowers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Rheumatology

    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W 22nd St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Joseph is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 1120, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenna King is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine

    South Dakota Anesthesia Services PC

    1104 W 8th St, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine

    Avera McKennan

    400 22nd Ave, 
    Brookings, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Cecil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Dr. Cecil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine

    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W 22nd St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Behrend is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Behrend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine

    Rapid City Medical Center LLP

    3024 Tower Rd Ste 2, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Weiland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Weiland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Sitosterolemia, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Engelbrecht is a primary care provider, practicing in Rheumatologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Engelbrecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His clinical expertise encompasses Paget's Disease of Bone, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Family Medicine

    Davita Peritoneal Dialysis Program-Watertown

    506 1st Ave SE, 
    Watertown, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Oro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watertown, South Dakota. Dr. Oro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cysticercosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine

    Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic-Main

    506 1st Ave SE, 
    Watertown, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hollis Nipe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watertown, South Dakota. Dr. Nipe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypofibrinogenemia, Factor 5 Deficiency, Factor 12 Deficiency, and Factor 13 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 510, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Funk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Funk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Internal Medicine

    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W 22nd St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
    Hospital Medicine

    Wellspring Wholistic Care Center

    804 S Walnut St, 
    Freeman, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shakil Hafiz is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Freeman, South Dakota. Dr. Hafiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) doctor near Rapid City, SD?

    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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) doctor near Rapid City, SD?

    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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) doctors near Rapid City, SD?

    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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) doctors near Rapid City, SD?

    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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) doctor near Rapid City, SD?

    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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) 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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) doctor near Rapid City, SD?

    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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) 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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) 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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) doctors near Rapid City, SD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) 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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) 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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