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

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Ocoee, FL. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Physician Associates LLC

    11140 W Colonial Dr Ste 1, 
    Ocoee, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Don Buswell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ocoee, Florida. Dr. Buswell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Arthritis Center Of Orlando PA

    1550 Citrus Medical Ct, 
    Ocoee, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariangeli Arroyo is a Rheumatologist in Ocoee, Florida. Dr. Arroyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), IgG4-Related Disease, MAGIC Syndrome, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections.

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

    Arthritis Center Of Orlando PA

    1550 Citrus Medical Ct, 
    Ocoee, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nimesh Dayal is a Rheumatologist in Ocoee, Florida. Dr. Dayal 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), Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

    AdventHealth Medical Group Rheumatology At Orlando

    2501 N Orange Ave Ste 402, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zareen Vaghaiwalla is a Rheumatologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Vaghaiwalla 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), Chondrocalcinosis 2, Fibromyalgia, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    AdventHealth Medical Group Rheumatology

    2501 N Orange Ave Ste 402, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Sladek is a Rheumatologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Sladek 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), Felty Syndrome, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

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

    American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates LLC

    5750 Major Blvd Ste 150, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bahar Sumbul is an Internal Medicine provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Sumbul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

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

    American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates LLC

    5750 Major Blvd Ste 150, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sukhraj Singh is a Rheumatologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Singh has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and 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), Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates LLC

    5750 Major Blvd Ste 150, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Waleed Bolad is a Rheumatologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Bolad 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), Fibromyalgia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Bolad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Thomas D Harris MD PA

    5900 Turkey Lake Rd Ste A, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Elite Rheumatology And Arthritis Center- Sunshine Speciality Health Care LLC

    1727 Orlando Central Pkwy, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sumalatha Nandikonda began her medical journey at one of India’s premier medical institutions. Following her graduation from medical school, she moved to the United States to pursue advanced training, completing a rigorous three-year Internal Medicine Residency at Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health in Philadelphia, PA.​After gaining valuable experience as a Hospitalist for seven years, Dr. Sumalatha Nandikonda pursued her passion for rheumatology by joining the Rheumatology Clinic at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. At that time she developed a strong foundation in diagnosing and treating a wide range of rheumatologic conditions.​Eager to deepen her expertise, Dr. Nandikonda pursued additional Two year fellowship training in Rheumatology at the University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare/VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Orlando,Florida—one of the top programs in the country. Over the course of her two-year fellowship, she trained under a distinguished group of rheumatologists, gaining comprehensive experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Dr. Nandikonda presented her work at national conferences like CCR(Congress of Clinical Rheumatology) and FSR(Florida Society of Rheumatology).She is also member of professional organization like ACR(American College of Rheumatology) and AWIR(Association of Woman In Rheumatology)​Dr. Nandikonda has a special interest and extensive experience in complex autoimmune diseases. . Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    Radiant Rheumatology LLC

    2105 Hartwood Marsh Rd Ste 3, 
    Clermont, FL 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shubha Kollampare is a Rheumatologist in Clermont, Florida. Dr. Kollampare 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 Osteoporosis.

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

    Nasir Alarakhia MD PA

    7328 Stonerock Cir, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anika Alarakhia is a Rheumatologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Alarakhia 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), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

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

    Howard S Buchoff MD PA

    825 Douglas Ave, 
    Altamonte Springs, FL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Buchoff is a Rheumatologist in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Dr. Buchoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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

    American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates LLC

    249 Maitland Ave Ste 3200, 
    Altamonte Springs, FL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Martinez is a Rheumatologist in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Dr. Martinez has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and 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), Fibromyalgia, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orlando Health Medical Group

    1920 Don Wickham Dr Ste 335, 
    Clermont, FL 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emad Abdelsatar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clermont, Florida. Dr. Abdelsatar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pneumonia, Cirrhosis, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Active Physical Therapy

    3721 S Highway 27 Ste B, 
    Clermont, FL 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolina Mejia is a Rheumatologist in Clermont, Florida. Dr. Mejia has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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

    Office

    2180 W State Road 434 Ste 2110, 
    Longwood, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Baney Nandlall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longwood, Florida. Dr. Nandlall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates LLC

    13550 Village Park Dr Unit 330, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcela Acosta is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Acosta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Interstitial Keratitis, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Acosta is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Ocoee, 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 Ocoee, 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 Ocoee, 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 Ocoee, 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 Ocoee, 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 Ocoee, 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 Ocoee, 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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