The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

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The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors near Phoenix, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Chandana Keshavamurthy
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Banner - University Medicine Rheumatology Clinic

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Keshavamurthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Lupus Nephritis, and Scleroma.

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

    Banner - University Medicine Rheumatology Clinic

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am an amateur radio operator - Extra Class and am interested in antenna design, shortwave propagation and VHF ducting phenomena. In addition, I enjoy hiking and studying military history, particularly the U.S. Civil War. Dr. Smith 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), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

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

    Arthritis Care Specialists PC

    1300 N 12th St Ste 618, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Posner is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Posner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Fibromyalgia, Tenosynovitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Valleywise Health Medical Center

    2601 E Roosevelt St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheetal Chhaya is an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chhaya 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), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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

    Sunnyview Medical Center

    4400 N 32nd St Ste 110, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Flow Rheumatology

    9941 N 95th Str, Ste E 101, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Majd Freijat is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Freijat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, MAGIC Syndrome, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and IgG4-Related Disease. Dr. Freijat is currently accepting new patients.

    Joy Schechtman
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Sleep Medicine

    Sun Valley Arthritis Center, LTD

    6818 W Thunderbird Rd, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joy Schechtman is a Sleep Medicine provider in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Schechtman 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, Bursitis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Schechtman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Affiliated Hospitalists

    7400 E Osborn Rd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hani Rashid is an Internal Medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Rashid 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), Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Rashid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Associated Internists Of Ahwatukee

    4530 E Muirwood Dr Ste 105, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edouard Mouaikel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Mouaikel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity. Dr. Mouaikel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arizona Rheumatology Consultants Plc

    5720 W Chandler Blvd, Suite 3, 
    Chandler, AZ 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Waseem Allabban is a Rheumatologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Allabban 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, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Allabban is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates P C.

    4550 E Bell Rd Ste 172, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Tesser is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Tesser 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), Fibromyalgia, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates P C.

    4550 E Bell Rd Ste 172, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Caldron is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Caldron 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), Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Honorhealth Ambulatory

    8405 N Pima Ctr Pkwy, Suite 201, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Sabahi is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Sabahi 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), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Sabahi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sunvalley Arthritis Center Ltd

    6818 W Thunderbird Rd, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Orwah Al-Khalili is a Rheumatologist in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Al-Khalili 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), Psoriasis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Al-Khalili is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pueblo Pediatrics LTD

    2152 S Vineyard Ste 129, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joonhee Lim is a Rheumatologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Lim 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), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    2152 S Vineyard Ste 129, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ralph Bennett is a Rheumatologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Bennett 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), Fibromyalgia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pueblo Pediatrics LTD

    2152 S Vineyard Ste 129, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikila Kumar is a Rheumatologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Arizona Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates P C

    4550 E Bell Rd, Suite 170, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Swati Bharadwaj is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bharadwaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Bharadwaj is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Valley Arthritis Care - Peoria

    13943 N 91st Ave Ste I, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Varun Bhalla is a Rheumatologist in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Palindromic Rheumatism, Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

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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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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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