The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in La Mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 108 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 98 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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108 providers found
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Haddad Clinic

    8860 Center Dr Ste 320, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fadi Haddad is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Haddad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Strep Throat.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Mohammed Miradi MD Inc

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 211, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Miradi is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Miradi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccidioidomycosis, Nocardiosis, Osteomyelitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kian Raiszadeh is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Raiszadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis and Hip Replacement.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sowmya Muralidhara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Muralidhara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Kaiser Permanente El Cajon Medical Offices - Orthopedics Department

    250 Travelodge Dr, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pooya Javidan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Javidan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Infectious Arthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, and Osteotomy. Dr. Javidan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Shari A Brazinsky MD Inc

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2308, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chitra Safaya is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Safaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Strep Throat, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Butera is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Butera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Strep Throat, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Avenue, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ethan Stewart is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcosis, Neurosyphilis, and Myelitis. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center - Infectious Disease Department

    4647 Zion Avenue, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shweta Warner is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Warner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Coccidioidomycosis, and Myelitis. Dr. Warner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Gray is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Tenosynovitis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center - Orthopedics Department

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samantha Piper is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Piper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syndactyly, Proximal Symphalangism, Syndactyly Type 1, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Piper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center - Orthopedics Department

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanne Zhang is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Trigger Thumb, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Orthopedics

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center - Orthopedics Department

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Powell is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis and Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nanda Ramchandar is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ramchandar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vidyadhar Upasani is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Upasani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collins Pope Syndrome, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group-Genesee

    2020 Genesee Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Sakoulas is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sakoulas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Schooley is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Schooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Hepatitis C, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Kent is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kent is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Acute Pain, Osteoporosis, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michele Ritter is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ritter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Wagner is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Infectious Arthritis?

    Infectious arthritis is joint pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that spreads from another part of the body. Depending on the type of infection, one or more joints may be affected. Certain bacteria can cause a form of Infectious arthritis called reactive arthritis, which appears to be caused by the immune system reacting to bacteria, rather than by the infection itself. In reactive arthritis, joint inflammation develops weeks, months or even years after the infection. Reactive arthritis happens most commonly after infections of the genital and gastrointestinal tracts. To diagnose Infectious arthritis, your health care provider may do tests of your blood, urine, and joint fluid.

    When should I see an Infectious Arthritis doctor near La Mesa, CA?

    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 an Infectious Arthritis doctor near La Mesa, CA?

    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 Infectious Arthritis doctors near La Mesa, CA?

    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 Infectious Arthritis doctors near La Mesa, CA?

    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 an Infectious Arthritis doctor near La Mesa, CA?

    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 Infectious Arthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Infectious Arthritis 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 an Infectious Arthritis doctor near La Mesa, CA?

    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 Infectious Arthritis 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 Infectious Arthritis 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 Infectious Arthritis doctors near La Mesa, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Infectious Arthritis 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 an Infectious Arthritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Infectious Arthritis 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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