The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Franklin, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Franklin, TN. Of these, 25 are Experienced.

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25 providers found
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Williamson CO HHA

    1324 W Main St, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Hossain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Hossain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Bullae, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Sandhoff Disease, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Bone And Joint Institute Of Tennessee Inc.

    3000 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Watson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Watson 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 Arthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Bone And Joint Institute Of Tennessee Inc.

    3000 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Kutsikovich is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Kutsikovich 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Rhizarthrosis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Bone And Joint Institute Of Tennessee Inc.

    3000 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Perkinson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Perkinson 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 Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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

    Vanderbilt Children's Diabetes Program Franklin

    2105 Edward Curd Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Dee is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Dee 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 Cryptococcosis, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Nocardiosis.

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

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Stern is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Stern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Swimming Pool Granuloma, and Infectious Arthritis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Elite Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Center - Franklin

    5021 Carothers Pkwy, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Dierckman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Dierckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dierckman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4323 Carothers Pkwy Ste 400, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Byrge is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Byrge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cryptococcosis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

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

    Office

    5410 Maryland Way Ste 300, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Infectious Arthritis, Apoplexy, and Necrotizing Fasciitis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery

    Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Belle Meade

    6002 Highway 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Vaughn is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Vaughn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Tennis Elbow, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Belle Meade

    6002 Highway 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mihir Desai is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Desai 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 Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Trigger Thumb.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Harris Teeter LLC

    6002 Highway 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Lee is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Lee 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 Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Family Practice Associates Of Southern Hills - Nashville

    397 Wallace Rd Ste 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracy Osborne is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Osborne is rated as an Experienced 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, Osteomyelitis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Southern Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Center P.C.

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 900, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Dinkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dinkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Necrosis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance PA

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 1000, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Langan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Langan 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, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance PA

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 1000, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Corn is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Corn 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 Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

    4220 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Latham is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Latham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoiditis, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, and SAPHO Syndrome.

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

    Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West Infectious Disease

    4220 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Mason is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis, and Infectious Arthritis.

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

    Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West Infectious Disease

    4220 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Vanhook is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Vanhook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Infectious Arthritis, Meningitis, and Cryptococcosis.

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

    Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West Infectious Disease

    4220 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Eskind is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Eskind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis, Endocarditis, Sepsis, and Blastomycosis.

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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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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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