The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Topeka, KS

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Topeka, KS. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Clifton Jones
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Clifton Jones
    Infectious Disease

    Cotton O'Neil Clinic Revocable Trust

    901 SW Garfield Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.3 miles away)
    785-354-0518
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Clifton Jones is an Infectious Disease provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Infectious Arthritis, and Infective Endocarditis.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Kavitha Rao
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Kavitha Rao
    Infectious Disease

    Cotton O'Neil Clinic Revocable Trust

    901 SW Garfield Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.3 miles away)
    785-354-9591
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Kavitha Rao is an Infectious Disease provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Siddhi Mankame
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Siddhi Mankame
    Infectious Disease

    Cotton O'Neil Clinic Revocable Trust

    901 SW Garfield Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.3 miles away)
    785-354-9591
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Siddhi Mankame is an Infectious Disease provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Mankame is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Lymphangitis.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Bradley Poole
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Bradley Poole
    Orthopedics

    Stormont Vail Hospital

    1500 SW 10th Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    785-354-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradley Poole is an Orthopedics provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Poole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Sandeep Vangala
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Sandeep Vangala
    Infectious Disease

    Cotton O'Neil Clinic Revocable Trust

    901 SW Garfield Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.3 miles away)
    785-354-9591
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Vangala is an Infectious Disease provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Vangala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Prateek Ghatage
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Prateek Ghatage
    Infectious Disease

    The University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus-Family Medicine

    600 SW Jewell Ave, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (1.5 miles away)
    785-295-5310
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Prateek Ghatage is an Infectious Disease provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Ghatage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Jacob Deister
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Jacob Deister
    Orthopedics

    Cotton O'Neil Kanza Park

    2660 SW 3rd St, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (2.2 miles away)
    785-270-8880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacob Deister is an Orthopedics provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Deister is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteonecrosis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Shaun Steeby
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Shaun Steeby
    Orthopedics

    Cotton O'Neil Kanza Park

    2660 SW 3rd St, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (2.2 miles away)
    785-270-8880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shaun Steeby is an Orthopedics provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Steeby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Michael Mccoy
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Michael Mccoy
    Orthopedics

    Cotton O'Neil Kanza Park

    2660 SW 3rd St, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (2.2 miles away)
    785-270-8880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Mccoy is an Orthopedics provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Michael Smith
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Michael Smith
    Orthopedics

    Cotton O'Neil Kanza Park

    2660 SW 3rd St, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (2.2 miles away)
    785-270-8880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Smith is an Orthopedics provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Brian Wilson
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Brian Wilson
    Orthopedics

    Cotton O'Neil Kanza Park

    2660 SW 3rd St, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (2.2 miles away)
    785-270-8880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Wilson is an Orthopedics provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Jonathon Salava
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Jonathon Salava
    Orthopedics

    Cotton O'Neil Kanza Park

    2660 SW 3rd St, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (2.2 miles away)
    785-270-8880
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jonathon Salava is an Orthopedics provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Salava has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Mark Thomas
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Mark Thomas
    Internal Medicine

    Cotton O'Neil Primary Care Croco

    2909 SE Walnut Dr, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    785-267-0744
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Betsy Johns
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Betsy Johns
    Family Medicine

    Immediate Care At Tallgrass

    601 SW Corporate Vw Ste 200, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (5.0 miles away)
    785-234-0880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Betsy Johns is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Johns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. John Gillen
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. John Gillen
    Orthopedics

    The University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus-Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

    6001 SW 6th Ave Ste 200, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (12.0 miles away)
    785-233-7491
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Gillen is an Orthopedics provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Gillen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Craig Vosburgh
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Craig Vosburgh
    Orthopedics

    The University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus-Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

    6001 SW 6th Ave Ste 200, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (12.0 miles away)
    785-233-7491
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Craig Vosburgh is an Orthopedics provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Vosburgh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Kenneth Teter
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Kenneth Teter
    Orthopedics

    Tallgrass Orthopedic & Sports Medicine LLC

    6001 SW 6th Ave Ste 200, 
    Topeka, KS 
     (12.0 miles away)
    785-233-7491
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Teter is an Orthopedics provider in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Teter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, 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 Topeka, KS?

    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 Topeka, KS?

    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 Topeka, KS?

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    How does MediFind rank Infectious Arthritis doctors near Topeka, KS?

    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 Topeka, KS?

    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 Topeka, KS?

    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 Topeka, KS?

    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 Topeka, KS?

    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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