The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in Bradenton, FL

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Bradenton, FL. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Sarasota Arthritis Center

    Bradenton, FL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cindy Johnston is a Rheumatologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Johnston 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    West Florida Physician Network LLC

    315 75th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Crager is an Internal Medicine provider in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Crager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Crager is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Arthritis Center

    Bradenton, FL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Weitzner is a Rheumatologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Weitzner 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), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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

    Sarasota Arthritis Center

    Bradenton, FL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Lyn Shue is a Rheumatologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Lyn Shue has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and 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), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

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

    Sarasota Arthritis Center

    Bradenton, FL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaishree Manohar is a Rheumatologist in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Manohar 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, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Office

    1921 Waldemere St Ste 605, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linh Ngo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Ngo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

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

    SMH Physician Services Inc

    5350 University Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Sutera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Sutera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

    Sunshine Rheumatology

    6310 Health Park Way, Ste 130, 
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Enriquez is an Internal Medicine provider in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Dr. Enriquez 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, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Gule Yasmeen Naeem MD PA

    1219 East Ave # 102, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gule Naeem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Naeem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Naeem is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Intercoastal Medical Group, Inc.

    3333 Cattlemen Rd Ste 210, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Creevy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Creevy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Hypomelanotic Disorder, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Creevy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Arthritis Center

    1945 Versailles St, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tatiana Huguenin is a Rheumatologist in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Huguenin 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), Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

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

    Sarasota Arthritis Center

    1945 Versailles St, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Boodoo is a Rheumatologist in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Boodoo 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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

    Sarasota Therapy Center

    1945 Versailles St Fl 2, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yoel Drucker is a Rheumatologist in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Drucker 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), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Office

    1921 Waldemere St Ste 605, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lorena Ejercito is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Ejercito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hypothyroidism, Lung Metastases, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    1921 Waldemere St Ste 605, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Cervoni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Cervoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Manasota Medical Group LLC

    1250 S Tamiami Trl Ste 301, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bart Price is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hypothyroidism, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

    Manasota Medical Group LLC

    1250 S Tamiami Trl Ste 301, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Petra Travnicek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Travnicek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Precision Health & Aesthetics

    3550 S Tamiami Trl # 301, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheena Spielberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Spielberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    943 S Beneva Rd Ste 201, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    J Desmond is a Rheumatologist in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Desmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Office

    943 S Beneva Rd Ste 201, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joe Kelley is an Internal Medicine provider in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

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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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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 Bradenton, FL?

    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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