The 20 Best Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Office

    2401 E St NE Ste Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravindra Kahatapitiya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kahatapitiya is rated as a Distinguished 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 Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Peng is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Peng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Peng is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.

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

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shari Diamond is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Diamond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Reactive Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Borenstein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Borenstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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

    Office

    2300 M St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saira Bilal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bilal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Gw Rheumatology-West End: 2300 M Street

    2300 M St NW Fl 9, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patience White is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Rheumatology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2303, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gail Kerr is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kerr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Gout.

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

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW # 1R84, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asia Mubashir is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mubashir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Fibromyalgia.

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

    MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

    102 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bunning is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunning 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 Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Paget's Disease of Bone, and Polymyositis.

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

    110 Irving Street Northwest Room 1a-50B

    110 Irving St NW Rm 1A-50B, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Florina Constantinescu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Constantinescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Microscopic Polyangiitis.

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

    Office

    2639 Connecticut Ave NW Ste C100, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Miknowski is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Miknowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tahereh Jamshidi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jamshidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Rheumatology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2303, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tayseer Haroun is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Haroun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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

    Kaiser Capitol Hill

    700 Second Street NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonia Nair is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Dr. Nair is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mark M. Sklar M.D. PLLC

    3 Washington Cir NW Ste 303, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Laukaitis is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Laukaitis 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 Psoriatic Arthritis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Gout.

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

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Lockwood is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lockwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.

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

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Bunker is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunker 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 Scleritis, Sarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Benedict is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Benedict is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cryoglobulinemia, Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis, and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

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

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Collins is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Sarcoidosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)?

    Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a progressive subtype of inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis that mainly affects areas where ligaments and tendons attach to bone (entheses) in the spine and pelvic (sacroiliac) joints and which causes chronic lower back, hip, and buttock pain. There are two subtypes of axial spondyloarthritis: 1) non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), which means that the joint damage cannot be seen on X-ray, and 2) ankylosing spondylitis (AS), when the joint damage can be seen on X-ray. Axial spondyloarthritis starts early in life and occurs in both men and women, usually between the teenage years and thirties, and appears more often in individuals with a family history of the disease, or who are of Alaskan and Siberian Eskimo, Native American, or Scandinavian Lapp ancestry.

    When should I see an Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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