The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Lancaster, CA

Find the Top Infectious Arthritis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Lancaster, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced.

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13 providers found
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    42135 10th Street West, Suite 101, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Owashi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Owashi 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 Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Owashi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    42135 10th Street West, Suite 101, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Sherfey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Sherfey 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sherfey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    42135 10th Street West, Suite 101, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Tennant is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Tennant 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 Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Tennant is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Antelope Valley Comm Clinic Mobile HLTH Clinic I

    45104 10th St W, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suttirak Chaiwongkarjohn is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Chaiwongkarjohn is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, Coccidioidomycosis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Nitin A Shah MD Inc.

    44215 15th St W Ste 110, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nitinkumar Shah is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Toxic Synovitis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    43839 15th St W Ste 105, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navid Mahabadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Mahabadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Agranulocytosis.

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

    Office

    1206 W Avenue J Ste 100, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xiao Wan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Wan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Office

    1206 W Avenue J Ste 100, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Teotico is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Teotico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hospital Medicine

    Antelope Valley Medical Center

    1600 W Avenue J, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Atef Mousa is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Mousa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ascites, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Antelope Valley Medical Center

    1600 W Avenue J, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ferdinand Panoussi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Panoussi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    44215 15th St W, Suite # 307, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kumarasamy Sivakumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Sivakumar 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Status Epilepticus, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Avors Medical Group

    42135 10th St W, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alon Antebi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Antebi 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 Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Antebi is board certified in American Board Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Valley Orthopedic Institute Inc

    647 W Avenue Q, 
    Palmdale, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehul Taylor is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Palmdale, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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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