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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 343 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Covington, GA. Of these, 303 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Harbin Clinic Infectious Disease

    1825 Martha Berry Boulevard Northwest, 
    Rome, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Hostetler is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Hostetler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Infectious Arthritis, and Sepsis. Dr. Hostetler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hostetler is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis

    Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic

    150 Clinic Avenue, Ste101, 
    Carrollton, GA 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Slappey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Carrollton, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Slappey is rated as a Distinguished 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 Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Slappey is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000.

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

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Infectious Disease

    1211 Sherwood Park Drive Northeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Supriya Mannepalli is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Mannepalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Sepsis. Dr. Mannepalli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease - 2009. Dr. Mannepalli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Infectious Disease Consultants

    6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 100, 
    Suwanee, GA 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Dold is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Suwanee, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Dold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Lymphangitis, Strep Throat, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis. Dr. Dold is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease - 2007. Dr. Dold is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harbin Clinic Infectious Disease

    1825 Martha Berry Boulevard Northwest, 
    Rome, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ricardo Alarcon is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Alarcon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Strep Throat. Dr. Alarcon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Alarcon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Infectious Disease Consultants, P.C.

    759 Old Norcross Rd, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tzvetan Vassilev is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Vassilev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Dr. Vassilev is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Vassilev is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlanta ID Group, P.C. Fayette

    1265 Highway 54 STE 500C, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gweneth Francis is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Francis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Francis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Francis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlanta ID Group, P.C. Fayette

    1265 Highway 54 STE 500C, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ameera Siddiqi is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Siddiqi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Siddiqi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Siddiqi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

    7444 Hannover Parkway South, Suite 210, 
    Stockbridge, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melina Diaz is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Diaz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlanta ID Group, P.C. Fayette

    1265 Highway 54 STE 500C, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Stephens is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Stephens is rated as an Advanced 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 HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Stephens is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Stephens is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlanta ID Group, P.C. Stockbridge

    1365 Rock Quarry Rd Suite 302, 
    Stockbridge, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Prokesch is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Prokesch is rated as an Advanced 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 Myelitis, Osteomyelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Prokesch is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Prokesch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlanta Clinical Care

    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Mccall is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Mccall is rated as an Advanced 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 Infectious Arthritis, Sepsis, Lymphangitis, and Strep Throat. Dr. Mccall is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2010.

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

    Atlanta ID Group, P.C. Stockbridge

    1365 Rock Quarry Rd Suite 302, 
    Stockbridge, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Diamond is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Diamond is rated as an Advanced 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 Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Diamond is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Diamond is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Of Athens - Trauma

    242 King Ave, Suite 130, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Baker earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He then remained at the Medical College of Georgia where he completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Traumatology at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Baker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and has over nine years of experience.Dr. Baker specializes in orthopedic trauma and complex fracture care including pelvis and acetabular fractures, peri-articular fractures of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. As well as post-traumatic deformity, nonunion, malunion, and reconstructive surgery.His special interests include pelvis and acetabular fractures, tibial plateau fractures, and circular (Ilizarov) and spatial frame techniques.In his spare time, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with family, weight lifting, Crossfit, golf, and mountaineering. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced 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 Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Kohler Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Baker is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Ste700, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evander Fogle is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Fogle is rated as an Advanced 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 Frozen Shoulder, Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Fogle is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007.

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

    Infectious Disease Consultants - Lawrenceville

    1960 Riverside Parkway, Suite 101, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ketterer is an infectious disease physician primarily focused on the treatment and prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Ketterer is committed to improving the quality of healthcare for LGBTQ+ and Poly/Kink populations. Taking his time with patients builds trust, creating an open, empathetic, and honest dialogue that is essential for delivering the best health care outcomes. He enjoys educating patients on multiple treatment and prevention options, encouraging questions, and making sure each patient has an easy-to-understand plan for their health.His medical focus of interest include:- New treatments for HIV, PreP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV), Post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, and risk-directed STD screening and treatment.- Eliminating false historical penicillin and antibiotic allergies reducing the risks of resistant organisms and improve patient survival in hospital settings.- Making sex safer for the Metro-Atlanta community through better education, early detection, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.- Addressing and reducing racial, gender, and sexual orientation disparities in the healthcare system.Dr. Ketterer served as the Chair of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Ethics Committee from 2017 to 2020 and enjoys working on cases involving complex medical and ethical issues. He was also involved with Piedmont Atlanta's Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) committee and helped to devise new hospital protocols which decreased the incidence of CAUTI by over 50%.He is a fundraiser and cyclist for both the Atlanta HIV Vaccine 200 and AIDS Lifecycle raising over $10,000 and covering over 2,100 miles in the last 3 years in support of these organizations. He also enjoys writing sketch comedy, building gaming PCs, scuba diving, escape rooms, and cheering on the Atlanta Hawks with the 6th Man Squad. Dr. Ketterer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Ketterer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Ketterer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Infectious Disease Specialist Of Columbus

    1900 10th Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Columbus, GA 
    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.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Ste900, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ying-ying Kao is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Kao is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017.

    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 200D, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Macachor is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Macachor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Cellulitis.

    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Northside Hospital Gwinnett/Duluth

    1000 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sudha Reddy is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Covington, 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 Covington, 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 Covington, 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 Covington, 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 Covington, 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 Covington, 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 Covington, 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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