The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in Meridian, ID

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Meridian, ID. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Achini Dingman
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Achini Dingman
    Rheumatology

    Allcorp LLC

    1948 S Eagle Rd, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.5 miles away)
    208-514-2928
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Achini Dingman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Dingman 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Neurosarcoidosis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Chara Solich
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Chara Solich
    Rheumatology

    Allcorp LLC

    1948 S Eagle Rd, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.5 miles away)
    208-514-2925
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Chara Solich is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Solich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Polymyositis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Eric Palfreyman
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Eric Palfreyman
    Rheumatology

    Idaho Arthritis Center - Meridian

    3277 E Louise Dr Ste 350, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Palfreyman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Palfreyman 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

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    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Francis Nardella
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Francis Nardella
    Rheumatology

    Office

    520 S Eagle Rd Ste 3211, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (3.1 miles away)
    208-706-5930
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Francis Nardella is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Nardella 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Svetlana Meier
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Svetlana Meier
    Rheumatology

    Idaho Arthritis Center - Meridian

    3277 E Louise Dr Ste 350, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Svetlana Meier is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Meier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Perniosis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Becky Kroll
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Becky Kroll
    Family Medicine

    St Lukes Regional Medical Center

    3301 N Sawgrass Way, 
    Boise, ID 
     (5.7 miles away)
    208-375-0862
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Becky Kroll is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Kroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sciatica, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. John Ader
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. John Ader
    Rheumatology

    Southern Idaho Health Partners Dba Saltzer Clinics

    215 E Hawaii Ave, 
    Nampa, ID 
     (9.8 miles away)
    208-463-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    John Ader is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nampa, Idaho. Dr. Ader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Elizabeth Solow
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Elizabeth Solow
    Rheumatology

    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (10.0 miles away)
    208-706-5930
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elizabeth Solow is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Solow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Peggy A. Rupp
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Peggy A. Rupp
    Rheumatology

    Boise Arthritis Clinic

    901 N Curtis Rd Ste 404, 
    Boise, ID 
     (10.0 miles away)
    208-322-1920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peggy Rupp is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Rupp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. James Loveless
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. James Loveless
    Internal Medicine

    St. Luke's Clinic-Rheumatology Boise

    600 N Robbins Rd Ste 302, 
    Boise, ID 
     (10.0 miles away)
    208-383-0201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Loveless is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Loveless is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Stan Eisele
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Stan Eisele
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Alphonsus Physician Services Inc

    323 E Riverside Dr Ste 224, 
    Eagle, ID 
     (11.3 miles away)
    208-302-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stan Eisele is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Eagle, Idaho. Dr. Eisele 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 Pemphigus Vulgaris, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Lee Kornfield
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Lee Kornfield
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    600 N Robbins Rd Ste 301, 
    Boise, ID 
     (12.5 miles away)
    208-489-4990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lee Kornfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Kornfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Jodie Donovan
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Jodie Donovan
    Internal Medicine

    St Luke's Internal Medicine-Boise Park Place

    1000 E Park Blvd Ste 120, 
    Boise, ID 
     (13.6 miles away)
    208-381-4100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jodie Donovan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Donovan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Long Haul COVID, Hypothyroidism, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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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 Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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 do I find the best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctor near Meridian, ID?

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    How does MediFind rank Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctors near Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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 Meridian, ID?

    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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