The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in lafayette, IN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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

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    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Thomas L. Meyer
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Thomas L. Meyer
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    IU Health Arnett Rehabilitation Services

    5177 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.4 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Meyer is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Advanced 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. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Jacob M. Babu
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Jacob M. Babu
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Health Lafayette East

    1701 S Creasy Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (3.4 miles away)
    765-502-4041
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Babu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Babu 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 Renovascular Hypertension, Sepsis, Epidural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Babu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Joseph T. Varnau
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Joseph T. Varnau
    Family Medicine

    Franciscan Health Lafayette East

    1701 S Creasy Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (3.4 miles away)
    765-502-4041
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Varnau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Varnau is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Varnau is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Samir H. Shah
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Samir H. Shah
    Family Medicine

    Franciscan Health Lafayette East

    1701 S Creasy Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (3.4 miles away)
    765-502-4041
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Samir Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Shah 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Gangrene, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Mohammad F. Sharief
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Mohammad F. Sharief
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    IU Health Arnett Rehabilitation Services

    5177 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.4 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Sharief is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Sharief 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 Strep Throat, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, and Endocarditis. Dr. Sharief is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    Iu Health Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation-Lafayette

    5177 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.4 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Meldrum is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Meldrum 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, Infectious Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Meldrum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Rayhan Jalal
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Rayhan Jalal
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Iu Health Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation-Lafayette

    5177 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.4 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rayhan Jalal is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Jalal 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, Bursitis, Caffey Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Jalal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    IU Health Arnett Hospital

    5165 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Hubbard is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Hubbard 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 Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hubbard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Kaushal N. Patel
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Kaushal N. Patel
    Internal Medicine

    IU Health Arnett Hospital

    5165 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kaushal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Christopher P. Kaup
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Christopher P. Kaup
    Internal Medicine

    IU Health Arnett Hospital

    5165 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Kaup is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Kaup 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 Cholecystitis, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kaup is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Reuben M. Warshawsky
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Reuben M. Warshawsky
    Internal Medicine

    IU Health Arnett Hospital

    5165 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Reuben Warshawsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Warshawsky is rated as an Experienced 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 Gitelman Syndrome, Low Potassium Level, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Warshawsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Jacob D. Mcclintic
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Jacob D. Mcclintic
    Internal Medicine

    IU Health Arnett Hospital

    5165 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Mcclintic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mcclintic is rated as an Experienced 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 Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mcclintic is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Carmen N. Davis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Carmen N. Davis
    Internal Medicine

    IU Health Arnett Hospital

    5165 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Carmen Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Keith E. Mahin
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Keith E. Mahin
    Internal Medicine

    IU Health Arnett Hospital

    5165 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    765-448-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Mahin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Mahin is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Mahin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Referral may be required

    Orthopedic Doctor: Michael Highhouse, MD

    2548 Cumberland Ave Ste 100, 
    West Lafayette, IN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    765-447-4165
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Highhouse is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in West Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Highhouse 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, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Highhouse is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 lafayette, IN?

    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 lafayette, IN?

    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 do I find the best Infectious Arthritis doctor near lafayette, IN?

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    How does MediFind rank Infectious Arthritis doctors near lafayette, IN?

    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 lafayette, IN?

    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 lafayette, IN?

    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 lafayette, IN?

    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 lafayette, IN?

    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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