The 20 Best Juvenile Temporal Arteritis Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

Dr. Szalasny has been recognized as a Top Doc 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Szalasny is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Szalasny is board certified in Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Gerdes attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX. He then completed a residency in family medicine at John Peter Smith Hospitals in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Gerdes is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Gerdes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Gerdes is board certified in Family Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine.

Matthew Hogenmiller is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Hogenmiller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Hogenmiller is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Rheumatology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Heidi Schneider is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Schneider is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Allyson McDonough is a board-certified physician, specializing in rheumatology, who is recognized for her ability to handle complex and rare rheumatologic diseases. Her professional interests include common inflammatory rheumatologic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, scleroderma, Sjögren's and sarcoid. Dr. McDonough is passionate about incorporating integrative medicine into traditional rheumatologic practice and aiding her young adult patients in their transition from pediatric to adult rheumatologic care. She believes in an evidence-based approach that treats the whole person and integrates conventional and complimentary therapies. Dr. McDonough is a proud member of the American College of Rheumatology. Outside of work, she enjoys taking care of her three teenagers and two cats, as well as learning about the mind and body connection as it relates to health and well-being. Her other hobbies include gardening, hiking, yoga, caring for her sourdough starter and experimenting with anti-inflammatory foods and recipes. Dr. McDonough has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. McDonough has been selected as a 2023 Super Doc by Texas Monthly magazine. The honor recognizes providers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Dr. Mcdonough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Mcdonough is board certified in Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Dustin Stidger is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Stidger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Stidger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Margarita Fallena is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fallena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

Marilyn Clark is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Dhiman Basu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Colleyville, Texas. Dr. Basu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Sjogren Syndrome.

Swati Kumar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lufkin, Texas. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Swapna Koduru is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Abilene, Texas. Dr. Koduru is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Neurosarcoidosis.

Pedro Castillo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Adult Still's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Mohammed Bari is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Bari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Thomas Geppert is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Geppert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

Stanley Cohen is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Rheumatology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Elmagboul does not see the following diagnoses: fibromyalgia, chronic pain, fatigue, primary osteoarthritis, Ehler-Danlos syndrome/hypermobility, and Paget's disease. Dr. Elmagboul has been recognized as a Top Doc 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Elmagboul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Elmagboul is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Sarra Musa is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Musa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Musa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Swamy is a board-certified rheumatologist with a special interest in treating rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, spondyloarthropathies, osteoarthritis and crystal-induced arteriopathies such as gout and calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition. He also treats connective tissue diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, polymyalgia rheumatica, polymyositis and dermatomyositis. He is married and has two daughters. In his free time, he loves spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys classical music, gardening and traveling. Dr. Swamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Chondrocalcinosis 2, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Swamy is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Rheumatology, and Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Afeefa Chaudhry is board-certified in internal medicine and specializes in geriatric medicine. She began her medical career in 1997 working in the area of women’s health. Dr. Chaudhry settled in North Texas in 2008 and previously worked for seven years in a senior care clinic in the Lewisville area before joining Texas Health Physicians Group in 2022. She is experienced in caring for patients with dementia and other challenging disorders associated with the aging population. Dr. Chaudhry earned her medical degree at King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City. She went on to complete a geriatric medicine fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. Dr. Chaudhry is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Dr. Vaseer joined the faculty at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) in 2025. She graduated from King Edward Medical University in Pakistan and completed her initial Internal Medicine training at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, New York. She furthered her training with a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Oklahoma where she also held the position of Associate Professor and Director of the Rheumatology Fellowship Program before moving to BUMC. Dr. Vaseer has a keen interest in managing complex autoimmune conditions including systemic rheumatic disease related lung disease, systemic sclerosis, vasculitis and rheumatoid arthritis. Currently, she continues her commitment to education, mentoring and shaping the next generation of physicians, while being affiliated with Texas A&M University. Dr. Vaseer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Vaseer is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Rheumatology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Rheumatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.