The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Springfield, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Springfield, IL. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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29 providers found
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Siu Center For Family Medicine

    751 N Rutledge St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vidya Sundareshan is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Sundareshan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Myelitis, and HIV/AIDS.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery

    Office

    800 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jianjun Ma is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Ma is rated as an Advanced 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 Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Office

    900 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven O'marro is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. O'marro is rated as an Advanced 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 Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Tularemia.

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

    Office

    900 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Praveen Mullangi is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Mullangi 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 Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

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

    Siu Medicine Infectious Diseases

    751 N Rutledge St Fl 2, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sana Waqar is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Waqar 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, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Endocarditis.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    1301 S Koke Mill Rd, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Maender is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Maender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Maender is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopaedic Center Of IL

    1301 S Koke Mill Rd, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dane Church is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Church is rated as an Advanced 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 Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Graham is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Graham 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Osteomyelitis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Memorial Medical Center

    701 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Nestler is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Nestler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis and Septic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Memorial Medical Center

    701 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rory Metcalf is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Metcalf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Springfield Clinic Physical Therapy

    800 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Tapscott is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Tapscott 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 Gorham's Disease, Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Office

    800 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Gardner is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Gardner 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 Infectious Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Office

    800 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piero Capecci is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Capecci 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 Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Springfield Clinic Physical Therapy

    800 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Mills is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Office

    800 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Payne is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Payne 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 Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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

    Office

    900 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lyndsey Heise is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Heise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Sepsis, and Strep Throat.

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

    Office

    900 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Merrick is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Merrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and HIV/AIDS.

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

    Office

    900 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Iqbal Afshan is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Afshan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis and Osteomyelitis.

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

    Siu Center For Family Medicine

    751 N Rutledge St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vidhya Prakash is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Prakash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and Osteomyelitis.

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

    Siu Center For Family Medicine

    751 N Rutledge St, 
    Springfield, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Mccarty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Mccarty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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 Springfield, IL?

    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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