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    MediFind found 551 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near California, US. Of these, 469 are Experienced, 69 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    551 providers found
      Elite in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Elite in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 540, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tanaz Kermani is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kermani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis. Dr. Kermani is currently accepting new patients.

      Farhad Nassiri Afshar
      Internal Medicine
      Internal Medicine

      Afshar Medical Group

      62 Corporate Park, STE 200, 
      Irvine, CA 
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Farhad Nassiri Afshar is a board-certified internist based in Irvine, California and founder of Afshar Medical Group. With more than 20 years of experience caring for adults in hospitals and outpatient clinics, he provides comprehensive primary care with a focus on heart disease prevention, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, thyroid disorders, and chronic kidney disease.Dr. Nassiri Afshar earned his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. His background includes work as a general practitioner and hospitalist, managing complex patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, venous thromboembolism, and sleep apnea.At Afshar Medical Group in Irvine, he combines evidence-based medicine with lifestyle counseling and modern digital tools, including telehealth and advanced analytics, to deliver convenient, high-quality care. He emphasizes clear communication, preventive strategies, and long-term partnerships with his patients to help them live healthier, longer, and more active lives. . His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Asthma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jorg Goronzy is a Rheumatologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Goronzy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Vasculitis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

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

      Eisenhower Medical Center

      39950 Vista Del Sol, 
      Rancho Mirage, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kam Newman is a Rheumatologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Newman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      1039 Murray Ave, Suite 200, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Barry Eibschutz is a Rheumatologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Eibschutz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Temporal Arteritis.

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

      Kathy Karamlou, M.D., Inc., A Medical Corporation

      361 Hospital Rd, Suite 428, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathy Karamlou is a Rheumatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Karamlou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Audra Horomanski is a Rheumatologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Horomanski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Takayasu Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      1300 Crane St, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eliza Bennitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Bennitt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      400 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Pound is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pound is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      1300 Crane St, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Powell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Powell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Sonora Community Hospital

      680 Guzzi Ln, 
      Sonora, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Shield is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Sonora, California. Dr. Shield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      274 Cohasset Rd, Suite 100, 
      Chico, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Harchetan Sandhu is a Rheumatologist in Chico, California. Dr. Sandhu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Infantile Digital Fibromatosis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      199 1st St Ste 310, 
      Los Altos, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Elliott is a Rheumatologist in Los Altos, California. Dr. Elliott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

      Michael P. Stevens
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      101 S. San Mateo Dr., Suite 307, 
      San Mateo, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Stevens is a Rheumatologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

      Todd Hofeling
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology

      3883 Airway Drive Care Center

      3883 Airway Drive, Suite 130, 
      Santa Rosa, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Todd Hofeling is a Rheumatologist in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Hofeling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Hofeling is currently accepting new patients.

      Hajra Tily
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology

      Main Clinic (Modesto)

      600 Coffee Road, 
      Modesto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hajra Tily is a Rheumatologist in Modesto, California. Dr. Tily 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Tily is currently accepting new patients.

      Harbrinder S. Sandhu
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      2150 East Bidwell St., 
      Folsom, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Harbrinder Sandhu is a Rheumatologist in Folsom, California. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

      Simran K. Thiara
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

      Sutter Medical Center

      1020 29th Street, Suite 270, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Simran Thiara is a Rheumatologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Thiara 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Thiara is currently accepting new patients.

      David L. Maniscalco
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

      3883 Airway Drive Care Center

      3883 Airway Drive, Suite 130, 
      Santa Rosa, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Maniscalco is a Rheumatologist in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Maniscalco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Maniscalco is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Eisenhower Medical Center

      39950 Vista Del Sol, 
      Rancho Mirage, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Minot is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Minot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 in California, 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 a Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctor in California, 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 Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctors in California, 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 Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctors in California, 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 a Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctor in California, 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 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 in California, 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 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 in California, US?

      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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