The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Columbus, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Columbus, GA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Infectious Disease Specialist Of Columbus

    1900 10th Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saeed Baloch is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Baloch is rated as an Advanced 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 COVID-19, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Strep Throat. Dr. Baloch is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Baloch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ultracare Medical Office

    1711 Buena Vista Road, Ste5, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba

    Folarin Olubowale is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Olubowale 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 Myelitis, Osteomyelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Olubowale is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2016.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    St. Francis Orthopedic Institute

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Ste101A, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephenson Ikpe is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Ikpe 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, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ikpe is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2021.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    St. Francis Orthopedic Institute

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Ste101A, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leland Mccluskey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Mccluskey 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 Osteoarthritis, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Hammer Toe, Spinal Fusion, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mccluskey is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994.

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

    Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus

    1942 North Avenue, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Lahouse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Lahouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Lahouse is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lahouse is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus

    1942 North Avenue, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Raborn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Raborn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Raborn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Raborn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital

    4401 Riverchase Dr, 
    Phenix City, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Fernicola is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Phenix City, Alabama. Dr. Fernicola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Macrodactyly of the Foot, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Nerve Decompression.

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

    St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Kimbel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kimbel 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, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery

    Hughston Clinic P.C.

    6262 Veterans Pkwy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rehak is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Rehak 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Hughston Clinic P.C.

    6262 Veterans Pkwy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Waldrop is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Waldrop 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 Osteoarthritis, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Hughston Clinic P.C.

    6262 Veterans Pkwy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Ponce is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Ponce 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, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Tenotomy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Hughston Clinic P.C.

    6262 Veterans Pkwy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Griffith is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis and Osteonecrosis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Hughston Clinic P.C.

    6262 Veterans Pkwy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Ruark is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Ruark 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, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Office

    2300 Manchester Expy Ste A101A, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Zimmerman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Zimmerman 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, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    St. Francis Podiatry

    2300 Manchester Expy Ste A101A, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bobbi Farber is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Farber 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 Caffey Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, 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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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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