The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in Scottsdale, AZ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Scottsdale, AZ. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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

    Flow Rheumatology

    9941 N 95th Str, Ste E 101, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Majd Freijat is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Freijat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are IgG4-Related Disease, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Freijat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Affiliated Hospitalists

    7400 E Osborn Rd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hani Rashid is an Internal Medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Rashid 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), IgG4-Related Disease, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Rashid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Banner - University Medicine Rheumatology Clinic

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Keshavamurthy 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), Scleroderma, Lupus Nephritis, and Scleroma.

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

    Banner - University Medicine Rheumatology Clinic

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am an amateur radio operator - Extra Class and am interested in antenna design, shortwave propagation and VHF ducting phenomena. In addition, I enjoy hiking and studying military history, particularly the U.S. Civil War. Dr. Smith 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, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

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

    Valley Rheumatology PC

    8140 E Cactus Rd Ste 720, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mian Rizwan is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Rizwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Lupus Nephritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriasis. Dr. Rizwan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lester Mertz is an Internal Medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Mertz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Dermatomyositis.

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

    HonorHealth Ambulatory

    8405 N Pima Center Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Sabahi is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Sabahi 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)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Family Medicine

    Scottsdale Center For Urology PLLC

    9590 E Ironwood Square Dr Ste 125, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamara Djurisic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Djurisic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Sunnyview Medical Center

    4400 N 32nd St Ste 110, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Valleywise Health Medical Center

    2601 E Roosevelt St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheetal Chhaya is an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chhaya 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), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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

    Arthritis Care Specialists PC

    1300 N 12th St Ste 618, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Posner is a Rheumatologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Posner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Fibromyalgia, Tenosynovitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Arthritis Health LTD

    9097 E Desert Cove Ave Ste 100, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Howard is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Howard 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 Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

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

    Arthritis Health LTD

    9097 E Desert Cove Ave Ste 100, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santina Carminati is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Carminati 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, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Psoriasis.

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

    Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Thunderbird

    13737 N 92nd St, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hovan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Hovan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Balanitis, Necrosis, and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.

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

    HonorHealth Ambulatory

    10900 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 603, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Mallace is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Mallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Scleroma.

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

    Pueblo Pediatrics LTD

    2152 S Vineyard Ste 129, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joonhee Lim is a Rheumatologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Lim 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 Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Pueblo Pediatrics LTD

    2152 S Vineyard Ste 129, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikila Kumar is a Rheumatologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Pueblo Pediatrics LTD

    2152 S Vineyard Ste 129, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Areena Swarup is a Rheumatologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Swarup 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 Psoriasis.

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

    Pueblo Pediatrics LTD

    2152 S Vineyard Ste 129, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Swati Bharadwaj is a Rheumatologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Bharadwaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    W Griffing is a Rheumatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Griffing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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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 near Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 Scottsdale, AZ?

    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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