The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors in District of Columbia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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22 providers found
    Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaitlin Quinn is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Quinn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Takayasu Arteritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Vasculitis, and MAGIC Syndrome.

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

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    110 Irving St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Florina Constantinescu is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Constantinescu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Microscopic Polyangiitis. Dr. Constantinescu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2021 K Street NW, Suite 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Peng is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

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

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shari Diamond is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Diamond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Reactive Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW # 1R84, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asia Mubashir is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mubashir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Fibromyalgia.

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

    Mark M. Sklar M.D. PLLC

    3 Washington Cir NW Ste 303, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Laukaitis is an Internal Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Laukaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Gout.

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

    Gw Primary Care-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jehan El is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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

    Senior Objectives

    2300 M St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victoria Shanmugam is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shanmugam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Arthritis, and Inclusion Body Myositis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    110 Irving St Nw # 2a38, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Collins is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Sarcoidosis.

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

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Bunker is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Scleritis, Sarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terrence Dwyer is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dwyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Gout, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Dwyer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Sule is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sule is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, PFAPA, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Myers is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyositis.

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

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Lockwood is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lockwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.

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

    Foxhall Internists PC

    3301 New Mexico Avenue Northwest, Suite 349, Suite 349, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. John A. Dooley is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. He practices out of Foxhall Internists in Washington, D.C. Dr. Dooley earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he received the Robert Loeb Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Dooley previously practiced general internal medicine at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Dooley has been named a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Dooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Pyomyositis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Allergy and Immunology

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Cupps is an Allergy and Immunologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cupps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Sarcoidosis, and Vasculitis.

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

    Howard University

    2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tayseer Haroun is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Haroun 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, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    110 Irving St Nw, Suite 2a-66, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anastasia Markopoulou is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Markopoulou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

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

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Trevisan is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Trevisan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Gout, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Trevisan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2639 Connecticut Ave NW Ste C100, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Miknowski is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Miknowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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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 in District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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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