The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Independence, MO. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Dubert Guerrero
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Dubert Guerrero
    Internal Medicine

    CenterPoint Physicians Group

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 335, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dubert Guerrero is an Internal Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Osteomyelitis, Blastomycosis, Strep Throat, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Guerrero is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. David Mckinsey
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. David Mckinsey
    Infectious Disease

    Infectious Disease Associates Of Kansas City

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 392 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    David Mckinsey is an Infectious Disease provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mckinsey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and HIV/AIDS.

    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Paul Brune
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Paul Brune
    Infectious Disease

    Infectious Disease Associates Of Kansas City

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 392 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Brune is an Infectious Disease provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brune is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Joel Mckinsey
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Joel Mckinsey
    Infectious Disease

    Infectious Disease Associates Of Kansas City

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 392 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Mckinsey is an Infectious Disease provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mckinsey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Ahmed Baig
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Ahmed Baig
    Family Medicine

    Kansas City VAMC

    4251 Northern Ave, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    816-922-2366
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ahmed Baig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Baig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Familial Periodic Paralysis, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Gregory Hummel
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Gregory Hummel
    Orthopedics

    Dr Crowell Internal Medicine PC

    19550 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    816-252-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Hummel is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Hummel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Atul Gupta
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Atul Gupta
    Infectious Disease

    Hausheer Braby & Associates P.C.

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 310, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    816-254-2552
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Atul Gupta is an Infectious Disease provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Lymphangitis.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Danny K. Carroll
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Danny K. Carroll
    Orthopedics

    Sano Orthopedics

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 201, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    816-525-2840
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Danny Carroll is an Orthopedics provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Matthew C. Daggett
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Matthew C. Daggett
    Orthopedics

    Sano Orthopedics

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 201, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    816-525-2840
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Daggett is an Orthopedics provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Daggett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Bala Somayaji
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Bala Somayaji
    Infectious Disease

    Creekwood Women's Care LLC

    200 NE 54th St Unit 111, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (12.0 miles away)
    816-799-0180
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Bala Somayaji is an Infectious Disease provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Somayaji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, and Strep Throat.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Paul Nassab
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Paul Nassab
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- Centerpoint

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Nassab is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Nassab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Nassab is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Jeffrey Krempec
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Jeffrey Krempec
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- Centerpoint

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Krempec is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Krempec is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Krempec is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Christopher Wise
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Christopher Wise
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- Centerpoint

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Wise is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Infectious Arthritis, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wise is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Sascha Taghizadeh
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Sascha Taghizadeh
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- Centerpoint

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sascha Taghizadeh is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Taghizadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Infectious Arthritis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Taghizadeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Charles Orth
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Charles Orth
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Surgeons P.A.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 650, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    816-459-7500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Orth is an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Orth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. David Paul
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. David Paul
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Surgeons P.A.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 650, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    816-459-7500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Paul is an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Michael Justice
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Michael Justice
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 650, 
    North Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Justice is an Orthopedics provider in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Justice 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. Dr. Justice is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Alan Cornett
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Alan Cornett
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Surgeons P.A.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 650, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    816-459-7500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alan Cornett is an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Cornett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. James Kesl
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. James Kesl
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 650, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    James Kesl is an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kesl 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. Dr. Kesl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Charles Satterlee
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Dr. Charles Satterlee
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City PC

    1950 Diamond Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    816-561-3003
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Satterlee is an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Satterlee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, and Frozen Shoulder.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    You can find an Infectious Arthritis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Infectious Arthritis doctors near Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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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