The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in duarte, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near duarte, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Soon M. Tan
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Soon M. Tan
    Rheumatology
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    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    626-256-4673
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Soon Tan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Samy K. Metyas
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Samy K. Metyas
    Rheumatology
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    Metyas, Samy, M.D., Inc.

    500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    626-966-1909
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Samy Metyas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Metyas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Metyas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Metyas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Roshan A. Patel
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Roshan A. Patel
    Rheumatology
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    Metyas, Samy, M.D., Inc.

    500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    626-966-1909
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Roshan Patel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Covina, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Reactive Arthritis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    Metyas, Samy, M.D., Inc.

    500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    626-966-1909
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christina Chen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Irene Y. Tong
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Irene Y. Tong
    Rheumatology
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    Office

    2750 E Washington Blvd Ste 120, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    626-296-1387
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Irene Tong is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Tong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Tong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    Optum - Glenoaks

    988 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    626-799-4194
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vickram Reehal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Reehal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Reehal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Reehal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    301 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 101, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    626-296-2910
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dean Noritake is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Noritake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Microscopic Polyangiitis. Dr. Noritake is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    Orthopedic Care Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 402, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    562-789-5461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Roodabeh Koolaee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Koolaee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Koolaee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    Chaparral Medical Group, Inc

    1904 N Orange Grove Ave, 
    Pomona, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    909-469-1823
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
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    Jaffar Tremazi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pomona, California. Dr. Tremazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Palindromic Rheumatism. Dr. Tremazi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tremazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Sapna Rasania
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Sapna Rasania
    Internal Medicine
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    Chaparral Medical Group Inc.

    790 E Bonita Ave, 
    Pomona, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    909-447-8585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sapna Rasania is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pomona, California. Dr. Rasania is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Guanidinoacetate Methyltransferase Deficiency, Thiopurine S-Methyltransferase Deficiency, Hyperphenylalaninemia Due to Dehydratase Deficiency, and Hereditary Angioedema. Dr. Rasania is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. James A. Meyers
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. James A. Meyers
    Family Medicine
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    Pilgrim Place Health Services Center

    721 Harrison Ave, 
    Claremont, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    909-469-9494
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Meyers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Claremont, California. Dr. Meyers 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Sepsis, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Meyers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    323-442-8444
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elizabeth Albert is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Albert 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), Sjogren Syndrome, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Albert is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Referral may be required

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shuntaro Shinada is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Shinada is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Amicus Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Inc

    12456 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    562-758-6600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gilbert Gelfand is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Gelfand 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Gelfand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Referral may be required

    Keck Medicine Of USC - Los Angeles

    1520 San Pablo St., HC2 - Suite 1000 HC2 - Suite 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    323-442-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Arkfeld is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arkfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

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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 duarte, CA?

    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 duarte, CA?

    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 duarte, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctors near duarte, CA?

    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 duarte, CA?

    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 duarte, CA?

    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 duarte, CA?

    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 duarte, CA?

    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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