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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near surprise, AZ. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    Arthritis Consultants

    12665 W Smokey Dr Ste 140, 
    Surprise, AZ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    623-219-4040
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
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    Vijayabhanu Mahadevan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Surprise, Arizona. Dr. Mahadevan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Mahadevan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahadevan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Rajbir Gulati
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Rajbir Gulati
    Rheumatology
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    Arthritis Consultants PC

    12665 W Smokey Dr Ste 140, 
    Surprise, AZ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    623-219-4040
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
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    Rajbir Gulati is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Surprise, Arizona. Dr. Gulati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Gulati is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Ravi M. Bhalla
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Ravi M. Bhalla
    Rheumatology
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    Valley Arthritis Care

    13613 W Camino Del Sol Ste 4, 
    Sun City West, AZ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    623-815-2690
    Languages Spoken:
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    Ravi Bhalla is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sun City West, Arizona. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palindromic Rheumatism, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Bhalla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Amardeep S. Majhail
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Amardeep S. Majhail
    Internal Medicine
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    14674 W Mountain View Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Surprise, AZ 
     (1.9 miles away)
    623-600-2406
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Amardeep Majhail is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Surprise, Arizona. Dr. Majhail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Diverticular Disease, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Hip Replacement, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Majhail is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Majhail is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Varun K. Bhalla
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Varun K. Bhalla
    Rheumatology
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    Valley Arthritis Care - Sun City West

    Sun City West, AZ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    623-815-2690
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Varun Bhalla is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sun City West, Arizona. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palindromic Rheumatism, Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Chukwuemeka E. Oji
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Chukwuemeka E. Oji
    Family Medicine

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    14502 W Meeker Blvd, 
    Sun City West, AZ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    623-524-8814
    Languages Spoken:
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    Chukwuemeka Oji is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sun City West, Arizona. Dr. Oji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cholecystitis, Orthostatic Hypotension, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Oji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Allen A. Agapay
    General Practice
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Allen A. Agapay
    General Practice
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    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    6750 W Thunderbird Rd Ste B108, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (8.0 miles away)
    602-843-8317
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Allen Agapay is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Agapay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Epidural Lipomatosis. Dr. Agapay is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Agapay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Vicky H. Chen-Yang
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Vicky H. Chen-Yang
    Internal Medicine

    HonorHealth Medical Group LLC

    7831 W Deer Valley Rd, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (7.0 miles away)
    623-312-2265
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Vicky Chen-Yang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Chen-Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Chen-Yang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Brian P. Lipton
    General Practice
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Brian P. Lipton
    General Practice

    North Valley Surgical

    18700 N 64th Dr Ste 108, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (9.8 miles away)
    602-995-0822
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Lipton is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Lipton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lipton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lipton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    Arizona Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates

    5681 W Beverly Ln Ste 100, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (11.0 miles away)
    480-443-8400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Romy Cabacungan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Cabacungan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Cabacungan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Saima M. Chohan
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Saima M. Chohan
    Rheumatology
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    Arizona Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates

    5681 W Beverly Ln Ste 100, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Saima Chohan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Chohan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Chohan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Darrin D. Scherer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Darrin D. Scherer
    Family Medicine

    Darrin D Scherer

    3030 N Litchfield Rd Ste 110, 
    Goodyear, AZ 
     (10.5 miles away)
    623-882-3637
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Darrin Scherer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Goodyear, Arizona. Dr. Scherer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Scherer is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Scherer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Thomas C. Lenzmeier
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Thomas C. Lenzmeier
    Family Medicine

    Lenzmeier Family Medicine

    20100 N 51st Ave Ste F630, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (10.7 miles away)
    623-376-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Lenzmeier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Lenzmeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Lenzmeier is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Lenzmeier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Michael L. Berman
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Michael L. Berman
    Internal Medicine

    Valley Wound Care Specialists

    6320 W Union Hills Dr Ste A140, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (10.7 miles away)
    480-347-0844
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Michael Berman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Berman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Varicose Veins, and Cellulitis. Dr. Berman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Berman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 surprise, 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 surprise, 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 do I find the best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctor near surprise, AZ?

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    How does MediFind rank Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctors near surprise, 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 surprise, 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 surprise, 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 surprise, 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 surprise, 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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