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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Smithtown, NY. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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

      North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates PC

      48 Route 25a, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bahar Moghaddam is a Rheumatologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Moghaddam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Scleredema, Lupus Nephritis, Goodpasture Syndrome, and Takayasu Arteritis.

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

      Rheumatology Associates Of Li Llp

      315 E Main St, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Luiziana Marinescu is a Rheumatologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Marinescu 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

      Rheumatology Associates Of Li Llp

      315 E Main St, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hong Xu is a Rheumatologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Xu 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), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

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

      Rheumatology Associates Of Li Llp

      315 E Main St, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Howard Blumstein is a Rheumatologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Blumstein 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), Dermatomyositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

      Rheumatology Associates Of Li Llp

      315 E Main St, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Torres-Leyva is a Rheumatologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Torres-Leyva 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), Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Gout.

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

      Rheumatology Associates Of Li Llp

      315 E Main St, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ashmia Saif is a Rheumatologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Saif 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), Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriasis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

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

      Rheumatology Associates Of Li Llp

      315 E Main St, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Goldstein is a Rheumatologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Goldstein 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), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      315 Middle Country Rd, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Rumore is a Rheumatologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Rumore 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia.

      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology
      315 E Middle Country Rd, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sara Johnson is a Rheumatologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Johnson 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), Gout, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

      Aitezaz U. Ahmed
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

      Mather Rheumatology

      9 Medical Drive, 
      Port Jeff Station, NY 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu

      Aitezaz Ahmed is a Rheumatologist in Port Jeff Station, New York. Dr. Ahmed 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), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

      Myron I. Kleiner
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Rheumatology At Bay Shore

      180 East Main Street, Suite A, 
      Bay Shore, NY 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Myron Kleiner is a Rheumatologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Kleiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Sjogren Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Interstitial Keratitis.

      Barbara S. Mendez
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Rheumatology At Bay Shore

      180 East Main Street, Suite A, 
      Bay Shore, NY 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Barbara Mendez is a Rheumatologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Mendez 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, Scleroderma, and Scleroma.

      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      45 Research Way, 
      East Setauket, NY 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jenny Cabas-Vargas is a Rheumatologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Cabas-Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Psoriasis.

      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine

      Stony Brook Internists University Faculty Practice Corporation

      26 Research Way, 
      East Setauket, NY 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Asha Patnaik is a Rheumatologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Patnaik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

      Stony Brook Internists University Faculty Practice Corporation

      26 Research Way, 
      East Setauket, NY 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Saika Sharmeen is a Rheumatologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Sharmeen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

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

      Stony Brook Internists University Faculty Practice Corporation

      26 Research Way, 
      East Setauket, NY 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Qing Metzger is a Rheumatologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Metzger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Sjogren Syndrome.

      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Internal Medicine
      18 Roosevelt Ave, 
      Port Jeff Sta, NY 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Harvey Schwartzberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Jeff Sta, New York. Dr. Schwartzberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Glanzmann Thrombasthenia, Gray Platelet Syndrome, Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Internal Medicine
      710 Main St, 
      Port Jefferson, NY 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Dibenedetto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Dibenedetto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine

      North Shore Medical Group Of The Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

      5 Cuba Hill Rd, 
      Greenlawn, NY 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vaish Sekar is a Rheumatologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Sekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Hypersensitivity Vasculitis. Dr. Sekar is currently accepting new patients.

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

      North Shore Medical Group Of The Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

      5 Cuba Hill Rd, 
      Greenlawn, NY 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Schmitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Schmitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Smithtown, NY?

      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 Smithtown, NY?

      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 Smithtown, NY?

      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 Smithtown, NY?

      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 Smithtown, NY?

      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 Smithtown, NY?

      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 Smithtown, NY?

      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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