The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Van Nuys, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 156 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Van Nuys, CA. Of these, 140 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Jaime D. Hernandez
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Southern California Orthopedic Institute

    6815 Noble Ave, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    At the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care available for people of all ages and all walks of life. In addition, we serve as a leading educator of orthopedic surgery technique to surgeons around the world. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1150, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Atul Saini is an Orthopedics provider in Encino, California. Dr. Saini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteonecrosis, and Septic Arthritis. Dr. Saini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1150, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Lucas is an Orthopedics provider in Encino, California. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top area of expertise is Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1150, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Healthy Desai is an Orthopedics provider in Encino, California. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Rhizarthrosis, Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    18370 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Guanche is an Orthopedics provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Guanche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Guanche is currently accepting new patients.

    Shahin E. Sheibani
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Shahin S Rad, MD PC

    16311 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahin Sheibani is an Orthopedics provider in Encino, California. Dr. Sheibani has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Southern California Orthopedic Institute

    6815 Noble Ave, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Ferkel is an Orthopedics provider in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Ferkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Southern California Orthopedic Institute LP

    6815 Noble Ave, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Connor Delman is an Orthopedics provider in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Delman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica, Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Bone Graft.

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

    Office

    6850 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 217, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suman Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Speciality Care Associates

    14600 Sherman Way Ste 250, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaker Itani is an Infectious Disease provider in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Itani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, and Infectious Arthritis.

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

    Panorama City Medical Center

    8110 Woodman Ave, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrea Censullo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Censullo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Mucormycosis, Coccidioidomycosis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Dr. Censullo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Panorama City Medical Center

    8250 Woodman Ave, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Tilan is an Orthopedics provider in Panorama City, California. Dr. Tilan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Retrograde Ejaculation, Compartment Syndrome, Contracture Deformity, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Tilan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Jerrold S. Dreyer, MD

    4835 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    55+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerrold Dreyer is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Dreyer has been practicing medicine for over 55 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cellulitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Lymphangitis.

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

    Ag Infectious Diseases, A Medical Corporation

    16133 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aric Gregson is an Infectious Disease provider in Encino, California. Dr. Gregson has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Sepsis, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Hayven Hurst Infectious Disease, Inc.

    16311 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Nazarian is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Encino, California. Dr. Nazarian has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Arachnoiditis, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Shahin S. Rad. M.D. PC

    16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 1150, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Blau is an Orthopedics provider in Encino, California. Dr. Blau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical

    18321 Clark St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahin Delkhah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Delkhah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Aaron Shelub, MD

    18370 Burbank Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Shelub is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Shelub has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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

    Valley Village Health Clinic PC

    12626 Riverside Dr, 
    Valley Village, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristine Vardanyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valley Village, California. Dr. Vardanyan has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), High Cholesterol, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Kevin J. Pelton, MD Inc.

    18840 Ventura Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Dworsky is an Orthopedics provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Dworsky has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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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