The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 44 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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52 providers found
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oana Petcu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Petcu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cellulitis, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijaya Vellanki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vellanki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron De Witt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. De Witt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Bone & Joint Clinic Of Baton Rouge Inc. A Professional Medical Corp.

    7301 Hennessy Blvd Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Hess is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hess 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 Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Podiatric Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Neumann is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Neumann is rated as an Experienced 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 Synovial Osteochondromatosis, High Arch, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Neumann is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedics and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine. Dr. Neumann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Garon is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Garon 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 Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Garon is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Garon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Mercedes is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mercedes 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 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott William is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. William 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 Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Cryptococcosis, and Strep Throat.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shobha Rani is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chenna Nalabolu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nalabolu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasudev Tati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Camen & Associates LLC

    8595 Picardy Ave Ste 235, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Breanna Campbell is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Osteomyelitis, and Infectious Arthritis.

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

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 400, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Todd is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Todd 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 Pneumococcal Meningitis, Infectious Arthritis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Arachnoiditis.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chadwick Mayes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mayes 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 Sepsis, Acute Cystitis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Acute Kidney Failure, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Barker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Barker is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Endoscopy.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine O'neal is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Experienced 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 Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Osteomyelitis, Meningitis, and Sepsis.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Wiltz is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wiltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madeleine Heck is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Heck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Brittany

    7566 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaun Accardo is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Accardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Osteochondroma, Myxoid Liposarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, 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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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