The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in South Jamaica Plain, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 226 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near South Jamaica Plain, MA. Of these, 195 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Infectious Arthritis
    Elite in Infectious Arthritis

    Tufts Medical Center Orthopedics

    260 Tremont St Bldg 7TH Fl 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Salzler is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Salzler is rated as an Elite 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 Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Salzler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lange is an Associate Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School.His practice is focused on the treatment of hip and knee disorders, including hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Lange’s research is focused on optimizing the results of joint replacement surgery. Dr. Lange 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, Infectious Arthritis, Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Lange is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael J. Weaver, MD, Co Investigator, Orthopedic Surgery, is a clinical instructor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School and Distinguished Chair in Orthopedic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Program. Dr. Weaver specializes in musculoskeletal trauma surgery. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Advanced 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 Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Weaver is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

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    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of Infectious Diseases

    75 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Maguire is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Senior Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in the Division of Infectious Disease. After completing his training in infectious disease, he worked on Chagas disease and other tropical infections in northeast Brazil for 4 years.  After returning to the US from Brazil, he was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health and served as Clinical Director of the Infectious Disease Division at BWH. From 2001 to 2005, he was Chief of the Parasitic Diseases Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, and later, Professor and Head of the Division of International Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.  He has served on various committees and working groups of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), including the WHO Expert Team on SARS in China in 2003.His research for has focused on epidemiology and clinical features of Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, malaria, toxoplasmosis and other parasitic diseases in Brazil, Bangladesh, Guatemala and elsewhere. Since returning to BWH in 2008 his focus has been on clinical infectious diseases with special interest in parasitic and tropical diseases and musculoskeletal infections. Dr. Maguire is rated as an Advanced 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 Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Chagas Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Splenectomy. Dr. Maguire is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease.

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Lowry GB, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Wigmore is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wigmore is rated as an Advanced 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 Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Wigmore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 2, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Appleton is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Appleton 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 Infectious Arthritis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Compartment Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy. Dr. Appleton is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 2, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wixted is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wixted 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 Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Wixted is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 2, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Edward Rodriguez is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rodriguez 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 Infectious Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Stoneman 10, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Deangelis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Deangelis 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 Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tenotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Deangelis is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Shah is Director of Outpatient Arthroplasty in the Department of Orthopedics and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School.   Dr. Shah comes to BWH from the New England Baptist Hospital and believes that every patient is different and approaches his care for with a focus on how to assure each patients care is individualized to achieve the best outcome.Dr. Shah’s clinical practice is focused on accelerated recovery with a focus on getting patients home on the day of surgery.Learn more about Dr. Shah's work:Meet Dr. Shah, Director of Outpatient Joint ReplacementsThe Brigham makes the push toward same-day joint replacementSame-day surgeries for bad knees, hips could mean less pain, quicker recoveryExploring Outpatient Knee Replacement. Dr. Shah 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, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Shah is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George S. Dyer, MD is an attending upper extremity surgeon on both the Hand and Upper Extremity Service and the Orthopedic Trauma Service. Dr. Dyer is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Barry P. Simmons, MD, Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He graduated from Harvard Medical School, the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program and the Upper Extremity Fellowship of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Children's Hospital.  Dr. Dyer specializes in upper extremity trauma surgery, as well as complex post-traumatic reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Dr. Dyer 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 Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Dyer is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery Of The Hand.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Miller is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in South Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Miller 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 Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, Toxic Synovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Miller is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Wilk, M.D. has recently joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, and is the Chief of the Hip Preservation Service.   Dr. Wilk earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University, and then received his medical degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.  He completed his orthopaedic residency and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Tufts University Hospital.  Prior to joining BWH, Dr. Wilk was Vice Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at a tertiary referral center just outside of Boston.In addition to his academic appointment at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Wilk is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine, as well as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine, and an Instructor of Physical Therapy at Simmons College .  Dr. Wilk is a member of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, and the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association.Over the past decade, Dr. Wilk has established himself as one of the pioneers of advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques of the hip in New England, having performed over 1000 procedures.  Dr. Wilk also has expertise in treating sports injuries and degenerative conditions of the shoulder & knee. Dr. Wilk 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, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Wilk is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, is Board Certified and fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She serves as the Chief of Women’s Sports Medicine and her clinical interests are focused on preventing and providing care for sports injuries. She performs minimally invasive arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery including ACL reconstruction, complex knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff and labral surgery.Dr. Matzkin is a former team physician for the Duke University Men’s Football team and the men’s and women’s basketball teams and currently serves as a team physician for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, U.S. Paralympics Soccer Team, U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team, and she is the head team physician of Stonehill College. Dr. Matzkin works with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team including: physical therapy, endocrinology, nutrition, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and sports psychology. Whether treating a competitive athlete or a recreational athlete,Dr. Matzkin’s goals are to return her patients to the activities they love. Dr. Matzkin’s research has focused on the female athlete and sex differences in musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Matzkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Arthritis, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Matzkin is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Elizabeth Martin is a board certified, fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Brigham Division of Foot and Ankle and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School.  She specializes in complex reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Her clinical interests include foot and ankle trauma, post-traumatic pain, sports injuries, foot and ankle arthritis and deformities such as painful flatfoot and bunions. Her research interests include foot and ankle trauma, improving quality of life for foot and ankle patients and orthopaedic education.  Dr. Martin provides compassionate, experienced surgical and nonsurgical care of the foot and ankle for patients of all ages and lifestyles. Her practice philosophy is to share the decision-making process with her patients: to discuss options and work together to create an individualized care plan.  She derives the most satisfaction from seeing her patients’ pain decrease and function improve. Dr. Martin 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 Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Martin is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

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

    Brigham And Women's Fish Center For Women's Health

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 402 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sigal Yawetz is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Yawetz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Yawetz is board certified in Infectious Disease.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Orthopaedic And Arthritis Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 2nd Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon E. Earp, MD is Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for the Brigham and Women's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. She is an attending on the Hand & Upper Extremity and the Orthopedic Trauma Services. She is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Earp graduated from Harvard College and Stanford Medical School. She completed the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program and Harvard Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s and Boston Children’s Hospitals.Dr. Earp’s clinical interests include acute upper limb trauma and post-traumatic reconstruction of complex injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. She also cares for a variety of conditions of the upper limb, including sports-related injuries, arthritis, and compression neuropathies. Her research interests include the management of distal radius fractures, upper limb trauma, compression neuropathies, and arthritis. Dr. Earp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Fasciotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Earp is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Surgery Of The Hand.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Orthopaedic And Arthritis Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 2nd Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arvind von Keudell, MD, MPH is a fellowship-trained board-certified orthopaedic trauma and hip surgeon. He currently is the Director of Orthopaedic Geriatric Trauma Surgery and Research and an Associate Professor, Part-Time, at Harvard Medical School. He is a graduate of the Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, Austria. He completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital before starting his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program. He then underwent subspecialty fellowship training at the Harvard Orthopaedic Trauma Service at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital and obtained a Masters of Public Health in Clinical Effectiveness and Healthcare management at the Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health. Furthermore, he was selected as the recipient of the prestigious Jack McDaniel AO Travelling Fellowship and underwent additional surgical training in hip and acetabular reconstructive procedures in Bern, Switzerland.He has published over 70 peer reviewed articles and serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and the Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons among others. Dr. von Keudell’s clinical interests include the treatment of all fractures--including pelvic, acetabular and periprosthetic fractures –and the treatment of post-traumatic osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis of the hip and performs anterior or posterior total hip replacement and revision total hip replacement. Dr. Von Keudell 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 Compartment Syndrome, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Acute Pain, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Von Keudell is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Orthopaedic And Arthritis Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 2nd Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Nishant Suneja is a fellowship trained Orthopaedic trauma and reconstructive surgeon. He is currently the Director of Complex Orthopaedic Trauma and Deformity Correction at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr Suneja specializes in treating traumatically-injured patients with major fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries. He treats all fractures including pelvic & acetabular fractures, periarticular and periprosthetic fractures.  His clinical interests include limb length and deformity correction, treating nonunions, total hip arthroplasty, shoulder replacement, and treating trauma related infections. His goal is to provide excellent, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care.Dr Suneja completed his trauma fellowship at the Harvard Orthopaedic Trauma institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Prior to this, he completed his undergraduate and medical education at the University at Buffalo in New York where he graduated with academic and research honors. He was the recipient of the prestigious Gold humanism award. He completed his orthopaedic residency training in New York at the Maimonides Medical center where he was selected as the administrative chief resident and received the best resident award. Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr Suneja returned to New York where he was the Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He covered multiple busy trauma centers treating polytraumatic patients with complex fractures. He has a keen interest in the education of residents, fellows and medical students, which is a large part of his practice.  Dr Suneja is actively engaged in multiple research projects and is part of numerous regional and national academic organizations. His research interests include improving patient outcomes from trauma related injuries and treatment of bone infections. Dr Suneja see’s patients in the Hale building at the Brigham and operates at the Brigham hospital main campus and at the Massachusetts General hospital. Dr. Suneja 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 Compartment Syndrome, Infectious Arthritis, Ear Barotrauma, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    15 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Ross is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ross 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 Pyomyositis, Infectious Arthritis, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ross is board certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

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    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 South Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 South Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 South Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 South Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 South Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 South Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 South Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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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