The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Niveditha Mohan, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her residency at St Peter's Medical Center and her medical degree at Madras Medical College. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Mohan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mohan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Peoples, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Bedford. Dr. Peoples also provides rheumatology care via telemedicine at certain outpatient telemedicine centers and through video visits. She completed her medical degree at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.Get Expert Care Closer to Home: UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Centers If you are located outside of the Pittsburgh region, you can receive care virtually from Dr. Peoples at a UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Center near you. UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Centers connect patients to expert care from UPMC specialists virtually without having to travel to Pittsburgh.New and returning telemedicine patients can be seen at the following locations:- UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Center at UPMC Bedford.- UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Center at UPMC Cole.- UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Center at UPMC Northwest.To schedule an appointment, contact a UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Center near you. Please note that services vary by location. Dr. Peoples 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 Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Interstitial Keratitis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Peoples is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Peoples is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Siamak Moghadam-Kia, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital / Medstar Washington Hospital Center, followed by his rheumatology fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Moghadam 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 Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Moghadam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Moghadam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Plotz, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center and UPMC Shadyside Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Plotz received his medical degree from State University of New York and completed his residency at George Washington University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Plotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Sarcoidosis, Gout, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Plotz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Plotz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Rheumatology

    300 Halket Street, Suite 820, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehret Birru Talabi, MD, PhD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology. She completed her fellowship, residency, and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Talabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Talabi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Talabi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thaddeus Osial is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Osial is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Osial is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Osial is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Nicolas, MD is a Rheumatologist and is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Lebanon and completed his residency at UMMS-Baystate at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, (Internal Medicine), followed by his fellowship at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, (Rheumatology).Dr. Nicolas’s clinical interests include General Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and his education interests include Clinical training of fellows, residents, medical students. Dr. Nicolas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Nicolas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nicolas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chester V. Oddis, MD is a noted researcher in the clinical, epidemiological and serologic description of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. He has completed epidemiological studies on the incidence of polymyositis and dermatomyositis as well as longitudinal studies on functional disability in myositis patients. His focus has been in the autoantibody patterns in patients with inflammatory myopathy and their peculiar immunogenetic associations.Dr. Oddis has written extensively on the diagnosis and management of patients with myositis. He has published and lectured on the use of novel immunosuppressive agents such as tacrolimus (formerly FK506) in the treatment of patients with refractory myositis. This represents the only reported experience of this particular drug in the pharmacologic treatment of inflammatory myopathy. In collaboration with the Department of Neurology, he has assessed the efficacy and utility of outpatient needle muscle biopsy in the diagnosis of inflammatory myopathy. This is important given the cost-containment focus of the current health-care market.Dr. Oddis is the co-investigator on an important national NIH funded study on the efficacy of doxycycline in preventing the progression of knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged women. This study is the first of its kind in assessing the effect of a disease-modifying agent in osteoarthritis.Board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, Dr. Oddis received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Penn State and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Oddis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Oddis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Oddis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Lupus Center, Oakland, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    580 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 430, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amr Sawalha, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Lupus Center of Excellence and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Sawalha received his medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, followed by a fellowship at the University of Michigan Hospital. Dr. Sawalha 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 Behcet Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Takayasu Arteritis, and Vasculitis. Dr. Sawalha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sawalha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Lupus Center, Oakland, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    580 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 430, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sebastian E. Sattui MD, MS, is a rheumatologist and is certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is Assistant Professor of Medicine and is the Director of the Vasculitis Center at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru and completed his residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by his rheumatology fellowship and advance rheumatology/vasculitis fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill Cornell Medicine.Dr. Sattui’s clinical interests include vasculitis, particularly giant cell arteritis (GCA) and ANCA-vasculitis and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and his research interests include treatment outcomes of vasculitis and PMR including age-related outcomes of patients with inflammatory conditions. He has authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals and presented his work in international meetings. He was also awarded the Vasculitis Foundation/Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium Fellowship Award 2019-2021. Dr. Sattui is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Physicians. View the full list of Dr. Sattui's publications on PubMed. Dr. Cortes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Cortes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cortes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohit Aggarwal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Aggarwal is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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

    UPMC General Internal Medicine

    3459 5th Avenue, UPMC Montefiore, 9 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amar Kohli, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and medical degree at Drexel University. Dr. Kohli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His clinical expertise encompasses Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kohli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    UPMC Rheumatology, Bethel Park, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    2000 Oxford Drive, Suite 500, 
    Bethel Park, PA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Helfrich, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC McKeesport. He completed his medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Helfrich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Helfrich is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Helfrich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Center For Diabetes And Endocrine Health

    200 Quinn Dr, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Mathie is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mathie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Liarski is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liarski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Myositis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

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

    Physician Landing Zone P.C.

    4815 Liberty Ave Ste 250, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarun Sharma is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Physician Landing Zone P.C.

    4815 Liberty Ave Ste 250, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lucke is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lucke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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

    Office

    1 Walsh Rd, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Janiak is a primary care provider, practicing in Holistic Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Janiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    117 Vip Drive, Suite 120, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Gold, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC East, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Gold is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gold is currently accepting new patients.

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

    GMA/Heyl Family Practice

    1020 Center Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Heyl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heyl 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 Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Gout.

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    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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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