The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in laguna hills, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near laguna hills, CA. Of these, 61 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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65 providers found
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    OrthoWest

    24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Montgomery is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Montgomery 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, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Montgomery is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Joint Replacement Surgeon.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    24411 Health Center Drive, Suite 560, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanna Kopacz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kopacz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Sepsis, Aspergillosis, and Strep Throat. Dr. Kopacz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kopacz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Saddleback Medical Group

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan White is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. White 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 Lymphangitis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and COVID-19. Dr. White is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    South County Orthopedic Specialists

    24331 El Toro Road, Suite 200, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lonnie Moskow is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Moskow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Moskow is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required
    26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Elzik is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Elzik is rated as an Experienced 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 Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Synovitis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Elzik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required
    26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Herbert Eidt is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Eidt 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 Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Eidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required
    26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Wang is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Wang 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 Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jagadeesh Reddy is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Reddy 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 COVID-19, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Reddy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Geiger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Geiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Apoplexy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Geiger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Appel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Appel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Acute Kidney Failure, and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    11 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nidal Hannat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hannat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein C Deficiency, Protein S Deficiency, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hannat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    Orthopaedic Specialty Institute-Irvine

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 511, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Barnett is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Barnett 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, Knock Knees, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Hospital Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Alton/Sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Farzad Modaress-Moussavi is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Modaress-Moussavi 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 Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cellulitis. Dr. Modaress-Moussavi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Hospital Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Alton/Sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johann Kolev is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kolev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Streptococcal Group B Infection. Dr. Kolev is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Alton/Sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Montoya is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Montoya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency, Infectious Arthritis, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Montoya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamini Shah is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, and Infectious Arthritis.

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

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veejay Geria is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Geria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ewa Kontny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kontny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Cho 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 Pneumonia, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Kamran Hamidi

    31862 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamran Hamidi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Hamidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. Dr. Hamidi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 laguna hills, 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 laguna hills, 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 laguna hills, 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 laguna hills, 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 laguna hills, 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 laguna hills, 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 laguna hills, 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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