The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors near Birmingham, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 20 are Experienced.

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    Kenneth Saag
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Saag is a Rheumatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Saag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Gout, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Office

    2000 6th Ave S Fl 3, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katrina Williamson is a Rheumatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Danila is a Rheumatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Danila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and Gout. Dr. Danila is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Alexander is a Rheumatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Cryoglobulinemia.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bailey Lipham is a Rheumatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lipham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raj Vachhani is a Rheumatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Vachhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Centor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Centor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Lemierre Syndrome, Tonsillitis, Thrombophlebitis, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irakli Tskhakaia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Tskhakaia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Infectious Arthritis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    Dept Of Veteran Affairs

    700 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelo Gaffo is a Rheumatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gaffo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Strawn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Strawn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Noah Fitzpatrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Sitosterolemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    Office

    2145 Highland Ave S Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Paul is a Rheumatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    Greg E Eudy MD PC

    513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 500, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Greg Eudy is a Rheumatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Eudy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Eudy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Rheumatology Associates, P.C

    12 Office Park Cir, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Mullen is a Rheumatologist in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Mullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriasis. Dr. Mullen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    Rheumatology Associates PC

    12 Office Park Cir, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Parks is a Rheumatologist in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Parks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 840, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bell is an Internal Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Office

    1719 6th St NW, 
    Center Point, AL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Cox is a Neurologist in Center Point, Alabama. Dr. Cox has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Encephalocele, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5511 Highway 280 Ste 210, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Frey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Frey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Hemolytic Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Crisis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    Jmd Rheum, LLC

    3000 Meadow Lake Dr, Suite 101, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Archana Jain is a Rheumatologist in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    5356 Stadium Trace Parkway, Suite 200, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Durga Goli is a Rheumatologist in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Goli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Goli is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)?

    Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a form of vasculitis, a group of disorders that cause inflammation of blood vessels. GCA most commonly affects the arteries of the head (especially the temporal arteries, located on each side of the head), but arteries in other areas of the body can also become inflamed. The inflammation causes the arteries to narrow, resulting in poor blood flow. Symptoms when arteries in the head are involved may include a throbbing headache on one side or the back of the head, tenderness of the scalp, flu-like symptoms, and/or problems with eyesight. Symptoms when other arteries are involved depend on the location of those arteries. The cause of GCA is still being studied, but it is thought to involve the immune system mistakenly attacking the artery walls. Several genetic and environmental factors may increase a person's risk to develop GCA. GCA may develop with or after another inflammatory disorder known as polymyalgia rheumatica.

    When should I see a Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 a Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 a Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) 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 a Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) 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 Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) 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 Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) 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 a Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) 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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