The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in Montana, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Montana, US. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Lisa A. Malody
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Internal Medicine

    Downtown Clinic - Internal Medicine

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 310W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    “Helping every patient be involved in their care” is how Dr. Malody describes her philosophy of working with the men and women'she treats each day at the clinic. She enjoys the practice of medicine, particularly as it gives her something new to learn every day.Dr. Malody enjoys talking with her patients, learning more about them and finding ways to help them become more active in their own health and wellness. She loves learning new things and is constantly looking for new options to improve the level of care every patient receives. Dr. Malody completed both medical school and her residency at Creighton University School of Medicine.She likes to get outside bird watching, camping and hiking whenever she can. Dr. Malody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Scl Health Montana

    1041 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Jenkins is a Rheumatologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Jenkins has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and 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), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kalispell Regional Medical Center Inc.

    150 Commons Way, 
    Kalispell, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Mccord is a Rheumatologist in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Mccord is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    500 West Broadway Street, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Belsom is a Rheumatologist in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Belsom 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), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Belsom is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    500 West Broadway Street, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melody Knauf is a Rheumatologist in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Knauf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Knauf is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2550 E Broadway St Ste 1A, 
    Helena, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Reily is a Rheumatologist in Helena, Montana. Dr. Reily 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), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Behcet Disease, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

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

    Kalispell Regional Medical Center Inc.

    150 Commons Way, 
    Kalispell, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernadette Vanbelois is a Rheumatologist in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Vanbelois 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), Interstitial Keratitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.

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

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Guiset Bedoya is a Rheumatologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Bedoya has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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

    Kalispell Regional Medical Center Inc.

    150 Commons Way, 
    Kalispell, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roger Diegel is a Rheumatologist in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Diegel 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 Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

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

    Bozeman Health Neuroscience Center

    931 Highland Blvd Ste 3260, 
    Bozeman, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mccahan is a Rheumatologist in Bozeman, Montana. Dr. Mccahan 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), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    The Orthopedic Center Of Montana ASC

    1401 25th St S, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Chrzanowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Chrzanowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Susan A. Gallo
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Family Medicine

    Holy Rosary Hospital Women's Health Clinic

    2600 Wilson Street, 
    Miles City, MT 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Gallo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Miles City, Montana. Dr. Gallo has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Gallo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Peters Health Broadway Pharmacy

    2550 E Broadway St, 
    Helena, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Bennett is a Rheumatologist in Helena, Montana. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

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

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Belsky is a Rheumatologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Belsky 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), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Psoriasis.

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

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruno Oliveira is a Rheumatologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Oliveira 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), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Felty Syndrome.

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

    St Peters Health Broadway Pharmacy

    2550 E Broadway St, 
    Helena, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Youngblood is a Rheumatologist in Helena, Montana. Dr. Youngblood 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 Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monika Starosta is a Rheumatologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Starosta 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), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

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

    North Shiloh Clinic-Transitional Care Group

    2223 Mission Way, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Michels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Michels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Anemia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Bartter Syndrome.

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

    Great Falls Clinic-Cancer Care

    1400 29th St S, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Horng-chyi Lai is a Rheumatologist in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Lai 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 Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Zyskowski is a Rheumatologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Zyskowski 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, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Gout.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Montana, 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 Montana, 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 Montana, 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 Montana, 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 Montana, 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 Montana, 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 Montana, 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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