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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Whittier, CA. Of these, 114 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    John D McCarthy

    15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 360, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mccarthy is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Strep Throat, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedics Center Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 402, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hsiao is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Hsiao 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 Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedics Center Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 402, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Rounaghi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Rounaghi 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, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarvesh Parikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Parikh 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Espiritu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Espiritu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Family Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Bejinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Bejinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Ray Hsiao MD Inc.

    1850 S Azusa Ave Ste 308, 
    Hacienda Heights, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Hsiao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hacienda Heights, California. Dr. Hsiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello

    309 W Beverly Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leo Li is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Cryptococcosis, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 35000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Karich is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Karich 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 Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Karich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 35000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allen Tham is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Tham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Tham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 35000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mikel Whiting is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Whiting 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 Caffey Disease, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Whiting is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    California Orthopedic Institute

    12659 166th St, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darryl Willoughby is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cerritos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Willoughby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Foot Drop. Dr. Willoughby is board certified in American Board Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis

    Lawrence R Menendez M.D. A Medical Corporation

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathanael Heckmann is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heckmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics | General Surgery
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics | General Surgery

    LA Orthopaedic Specialists

    1414 S Grand Ave, Ste 210, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Pannell is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pannell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Pannell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Plastic Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Plastic Surgery | Orthopedics

    California Orthopedic And Microsurgery Institute (COMSI)

    1513 S Grand Ave, Ste 208, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Chen and his professional team realize that every patient has specific needs. Dr. Chen takes his time to evaluate the needs of every patient and provide the best quality care. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Chen is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Surgery Of The Hand). Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    PIH Health Physicians Family Medicine La Habra

    1400 S Harbor Blvd Ste A, 
    La Habra, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bindesh Shah is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Habra, California. Dr. Shah 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, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    James R. Ziegenbein MD

    8301 Florence Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Ziegenbein is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Ziegenbein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Necrotizing Fasciitis. Dr. Ziegenbein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Office

    10441 Lakewood Blvd Ste A, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jasbir Bhaika is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Bhaika 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 Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), MAGIC Syndrome, and IgG4-Related Disease.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Kourosh K Shamlou MD Inc

    11411 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kourosh Shamlou is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Shamlou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Shamlou is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Vance C Eberly MD Inc

    11525 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vance Eberly is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Eberly 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 Osteoarthritis, Clubfoot, Claw Foot, Contracture Deformity, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Eberly is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

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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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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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