The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in New Port Richey, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near New Port Richey, FL. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Florida Orhtopaedic Institute

    5243 Hanff Ln, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Howard is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Howard 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 Synovitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

    6600 Madison St, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Niveditha Reddy is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Reddy 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, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    KV Sundaresh, MD

    5810 State Road 54, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kv Sundaresh is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Sundaresh 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 Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Florida Joint Care Institute Llp

    2165 Little Rd, 
    Trinity, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Cook is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Trinity, Florida. Dr. Cook 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Cook is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gulf Coast Medical Center

    11528 US Highway 19, 
    Port Richey, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Strobbe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Strobbe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Strobbe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medical Associates Of West Florida Llp

    7575 State Road 52, 
    Bayonet Point, FL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Navin Yadlapalli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bayonet Point, Florida. Dr. Yadlapalli 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 Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yadlapalli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yadlapalli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Coast Infectious Diseases PA

    8607 Easthaven Ct Ste 101, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Patterson is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    West Coast Infectious Diseases

    8607 Easthaven Ct Ste 101, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Laartz is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Laartz 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 Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Pneumonia.

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

    West Coast Infectious Diseases PA

    8607 Easthaven Ct Ste 101, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lily Jones is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jones 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 Lymphangitis, Pneumonia, Cellulitis, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Center For Bone And Joint Disease PA

    7544 Jacque Rd, 
    Hudson, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Craig Bennett is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Hudson, Florida. Dr. Bennett 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, Spinal Stenosis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bennett is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Florida Knee And Orthopedic Center

    35111 US Highway 19 N, 
    Palm Harbor, FL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Donnelly is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dr. Donnelly 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, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Donnelly is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Donnelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Center For Bone And Joint Disease PA

    16506 Pointe Village Dr Ste 109, 
    Lutz, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Raposo is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lutz, Florida. Dr. Raposo 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 Spinal Stenosis, Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft. Dr. Raposo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sheila Sagar MD PA

    28960 US Highway 19 N Ste 100, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheila Sagar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Sagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Bay Area Pain Management Center

    646 Virginia St Fl 4, 
    Dunedin, FL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Murali Puthisigamani is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Dunedin, Florida. Dr. Puthisigamani 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 Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Cellulitis, and Pneumonia.

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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 New Port Richey, FL?

    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 New Port Richey, FL?

    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 New Port Richey, FL?

    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 New Port Richey, FL?

    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 New Port Richey, FL?

    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 New Port Richey, FL?

    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 New Port Richey, FL?

    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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