The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in Asheville, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Asheville, NC. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Rheumatology

    Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center P.A.

    4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Arango is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Arango is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center P.A.

    4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Abraham is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Extended Care Physicians-Mountain PA

    90 Southside Ave Ste 300, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Moye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Moye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Decorticate Posture.

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

    Biltmore Medical Associates PA

    147 Asheland Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Rennard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Rennard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Empyema, Glossitis, and Sinusitis.

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

    Asheville Veteran Medical Center

    1100 Tunnel Rd, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clara Chay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Chay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Metabolic Syndrome, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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

    Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center P.A.

    4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellison Smith is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

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

    Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center P.A.

    4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Meyer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center P.A.

    4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Levengood is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Levengood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center P.A.

    4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Gowin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Gowin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Fibromyalgia, and Microscopic Polyangiitis.

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

    Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center P.A.

    4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Vargo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Vargo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

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

    Carolina Internal Medicine Associates PA

    4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 100, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Clements is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Clements is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    2161 Hendersonville Rd, 
    Arden, NC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bailey Balentine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Balentine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

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

    A Hospital Department Of AdventHealth Hendersonville

    1388 Sand Hill Rd Ste 1, 
    Candler, NC 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlo Mainardi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Candler, North Carolina. Dr. Mainardi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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

    Pardee BlueMD - 2695 Hendersonville Rd. Suite 200

    2695 Hendersonville Rd, 
    Arden, NC 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Anthony is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Anthony 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    A Hospital Department Of AdventHealth Hendersonville

    127 Vance Hill Dr, 
    Mills River, NC 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mills River, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Bronchitis.

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

    Pardee Bluemd-156 Cross Road Drive

    156 Cross Road Dr, 
    Mills River, NC 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mills River, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Sugar, Premature Ovarian Failure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 Asheville, NC?

    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 Asheville, NC?

    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 Asheville, NC?

    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 Asheville, NC?

    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 Asheville, NC?

    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 Asheville, NC?

    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 Asheville, NC?

    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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