The 20 Best Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Doctors Near Me in Avon, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) near Avon, OH. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    440-695-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Judith Manzon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Manzon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Manzon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2007. Dr. Manzon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    440-695-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
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    Feyrouz Al-Ashkar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Al-Ashkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Al-Ashkar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2006. Dr. Al-Ashkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Timothy P. Bohn
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Timothy P. Bohn
    Internal Medicine
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    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    440-695-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Timothy Bohn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Bohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Bohn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1994. Dr. Bohn is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Susan P. Mathai
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Susan P. Mathai
    Rheumatology
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    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    440-695-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Susan Mathai is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Mathai 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Mathai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2007. Dr. Mathai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Margaret Tsai
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Margaret Tsai
    Rheumatology
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    Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, 
    Avon, OH 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Margaret Tsai is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Advanced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    University Primary Care Practice

    960 Clague Rd Ste 3201, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (5.5 miles away)
    440-250-2071
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donna Sexton-Cicero is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Sexton-Cicero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Sexton-Cicero is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Bassam Alhaddad
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Bassam Alhaddad
    Rheumatology
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    Premier Physicians

    25200 Center Ridge Rd Ste 2100, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (5.5 miles away)
    440-331-3321
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bassam Alhaddad is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Alhaddad is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Alhaddad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. James F. Gutierrez
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. James F. Gutierrez
    Internal Medicine

    Westlake Medical Campus Building A

    850 Columbia Road, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (7.1 miles away)
    866-320-4573
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Gutierrez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Gutierrez 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Gutierrez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1993. Dr. Gutierrez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Stephen J. Ferenczy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Stephen J. Ferenczy
    Internal Medicine

    Lorain Family Health And Surgery Center

    5700 Cooper Foster Park Road West, 
    Lorain, OH 
     (10.0 miles away)
    440-204-7400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Ferenczy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Ferenczy is rated as an Experienced 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Ferenczy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1998. Dr. Ferenczy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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    Mercy Health — Lorain Rheumatology

    3600 Kolbe Road, Suite 103, 
    Lorain, OH 
     (10.5 miles away)
    440-222-4188
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Misischia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Misischia 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), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Misischia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Misischia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
    Referral may be required
    125 E Broad St, Suite 215, 
    Elyria, OH 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vagesh Hampole is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Elyria, Ohio. Dr. Hampole is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Gout. Dr. Hampole is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Gregory M. Greene
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Gregory M. Greene
    Internal Medicine

    UHHS Westlake Surgery Center

    960 Clague Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (7.9 miles away)
    440-250-2489
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Greene is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Greene 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 High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Isam A. Diab
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. Isam A. Diab
    Rheumatology
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    Office

    18660 Bagley Rd Ste 102B, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (13.9 miles away)
    440-891-9395
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
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    Isam Diab is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Diab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Vitamin D Deficiency, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Diab is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. John M. Jonesco
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Dr. John M. Jonesco
    Family Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic Lorain ASC LTD

    5700 Cooper Foster Park Rd W, 
    Lorain, OH 
     (10.7 miles away)
    440-204-7400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Jonesco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Jonesco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His clinical expertise encompasses High Potassium Level, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Jonesco is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Avon, OH?

    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 Avon, OH?

    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 Avon, OH?

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    How does MediFind rank Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) doctors near Avon, OH?

    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 Avon, OH?

    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 Avon, OH?

    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 Avon, OH?

    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 Avon, OH?

    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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