The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 198 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Iowa, US. Of these, 176 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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198 providers found
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    UnityPoint Health

    624 Jones St., 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lamptey is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Lamptey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hepatitis, Strep Throat, and Hepatitis C.

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

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Vemuri is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Vemuri is rated as a Distinguished 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 Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Infectious Arthritis, and Pneumonia.

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

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Fulton is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Fulton 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 Nocardiosis, Infectious Arthritis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Osteomyelitis.

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

    Office

    540 E Jefferson St Ste 306, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kusner is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kusner is rated as a Distinguished 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 Infectious Arthritis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, and Lymphangitis.

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

    Genesis Infectious Disease

    1228 E Rusholme St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharat Motwani is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Motwani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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

    UnityPoint Health

    3520 Singing Hills Blvd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Halbur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Halbur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cellulitis, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    CHI Health Orthopedics (Valley View)

    1288 Valley View Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel E.hatz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. E.hatz 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 Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. E.hatz is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. E.hatz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Health Services

    250 S Crescent Dr, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Crosara is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Crosara 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 Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Rice is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Strep Throat.

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

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    411 Laurel St Ste A120, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aneesa Afroze is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Afroze 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, Infective Endocarditis, Strep Throat, and Infectious Arthritis.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Trinity Health Mercyone Cedar Falls Gastroenterology Care

    516 Division St Ste 125, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Eagan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Eagan is rated as an Advanced 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, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Eagan is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

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

    Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center

    801 5th St, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olusola Ogundipe is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Ogundipe 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 SAPHO Syndrome, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 319, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Knudson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Knudson 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 Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Knudson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Poorani Sekar is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sekar is rated as an Advanced 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 Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Actinomycosis, and Blastomycosis.

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

    Mercyone Waterloo Kidney Care

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 300, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ami Patel is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced 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 Infectious Arthritis, Sepsis, Lymphangitis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Rearigh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Rearigh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Osteomyelitis.

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

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Honorio Caceres is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Caceres 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 Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Multi-Specialty-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leyla Best is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Best 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 Infectious Arthritis, Nocardiosis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center West Burlington Campus

    1221 S Gear Ave, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zeina Hajar is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Hajar is rated as an Advanced 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 Infectious Arthritis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Lymphangitis.

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

    Unitypoint Clinic Multi-Specialty-Cedar Rapids

    855 A Ave NE Ste 400, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Abualfoul is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Abualfoul is rated as an Advanced 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 Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis.

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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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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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