The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Lebanon, PA

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The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors near Lebanon, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Lebanon, PA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Mark W. Richardson
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    WellSpan Orthopedics - Lebanon

    912 Russell Drive, 
    Lebanon, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Richardson is an Orthopedics provider in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Richardson has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Ann K. Shin
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    WellSpan Infectious Disease Specialists - Lebanon

    850 Tuck Street, Lower Level, 
    Lebanon, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Medicine allowed me to meet the challenges of problem solving, teaching, research, and patient care in one career. It's an ever-changing field that requires one to stay curious.What I want my patients to know about me:I have lived in Pennsylvania most of my adult life and have raised 2 wonderful daughters in the area. One of my children is also pursuing a career in medicine. As your doctor, I will try my best to explain and answer your questions to the best of my abilities.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I stay pretty active with walking, biking, pickle ball, etc. I have an interest in real estate and enjoy planning home improvement projects and working on the house (except yard work). My husband and I also like to try new restaurants, especially with exotic cuisines. Dr. Shin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Strep Throat.

    Wendy L. Babitt
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    WellSpan Infectious Disease Specialists - Lebanon

    850 Tuck Street, Lower Level, 
    Lebanon, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I chose to pursue a career in medicine in order to help people. I find Infectious Disease particularly rewarding, since treating with the right antibiotics can often cure an otherwise deadly illness.What I want my patients to know about me:I am caring and compassionate, and I treat people the way I would want a provider to treat me and my family.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:When I am not seeing patients, I enjoy spending time with my family, and going for walks with my dog. Dr. Babitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Office

    801 Orange St, 
    Lebanon, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Avallone is an Orthopedics provider in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Avallone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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

    Wellspan Infectious Disease Specialists-Lebanon

    850 Tuck St, 
    Lebanon, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ambreen Umer is an Infectious Disease provider in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Umer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Assoc Of Lancaster LTD

    1701 Cornwall Rd Ste 200, 
    Lebanon, PA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Carson is an Orthopedics provider in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Jorge Bustillo
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Podiatric Surgery

    UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    121 Towne Square Drive, Suite 301, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jorge Bustillo, MD, is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College and completed his orthopaedic residency at SUNY at Buffalo. He then went on to complete his orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Bustillo’s clinical focus is foot and ankle surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Dr. Bustillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Hip Replacement.

    Robert J. Maurer
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    121 Towne Square Drive, Suite 301, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Maurer, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon and is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.  He received his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Temple University Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Maurer completed additional fellowship training in upper extremity trauma in Switzerland. Dr. Maurer specializes in upper extremity trauma, as well as joint replacement in the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. Maurer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meredith Schade is an Infectious Disease provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schade is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, and SAPHO Syndrome.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Boateng is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Boateng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Penn State Neuroscience Institute

    30 Hope Dr Ste 2400, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Gallo is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gallo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Penn State Neuroscience Institute

    30 Hope Dr Ste 2400, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Updegrove is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Updegrove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteonecrosis, and Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Penn State Neuroscience Institute

    30 Hope Dr Ste 2400, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Mason is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Penn State Medical Center

    30 Hope Dr Bldg B, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Umur Aydogan is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aydogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Claw Foot, Tendinitis, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Penn State Neuroscience Institute

    30 Hope Dr Ste 2400, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Aynardi is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aynardi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Penn State Neuroscience Institute

    30 Hope Dr Ste 2400, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Perry is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Penn State Pediatric Bone And Joint Institute

    30 Hope Dr Ste 2200, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Petfield is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Petfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Clubfoot, Claw Foot, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Penn State Health Medical Group-Hope Drive Radiology

    30 Hope Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Fox is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Chondroma, Chondroblastoma, Osteochondroma, Osteotomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Penn State Health Medical Group-Hope Drive Radiology

    30 Hope Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Davis is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Penn State Health Medical Group-Hope Drive Radiology

    30 Hope Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Darowish is a Hand Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Darowish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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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 Lebanon, PA?

    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 Lebanon, PA?

    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 Lebanon, PA?

    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 Lebanon, PA?

    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 Lebanon, PA?

    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 Lebanon, PA?

    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 Lebanon, PA?

    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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