The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Tucson, AZ

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The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Tucson, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 169 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Tucson, AZ. Of these, 128 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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    Michael Miller
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Banner - University Medicine Orthopedics Clinic

    1555 East River Road, Suite 125, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Michael Miller is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Adult Reconstructive Surgery on the hip and knee with a special emphasis on complex reconstructive procedures. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona where he was an athletic trainer for intercollegiate sports. He attended medical school at the University of Arizona where he graduated with honors. Dr. Miller completed his orthopedic residency training at the University of Arizona. In addition to his residency training, Dr. Miller completed an Adult Reconstructive and Joint Replacement Fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.Dr. Miller has been in private practice in Tucson since 2004 where he has a teaching affiliation with the University of Arizona as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He has a special emphasis on outpatient total joint replacement. Dr. Miller is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and Western Orthopedic Association. Dr. Miller has been involved in providing free hip and knee replacement surgery to patients in underdeveloped countries, including Honduras and Mexico. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bowlegs, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Jolene Hardy
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine Orthopedic Clinic

    1555 East River Road, Suite 125, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Hardy’s clinical interests include the care of athletes of all ages. She manages shoulder, knee and ankle injuries in pediatric, collegiate, adult and senior athletes, and enjoys taking care of “Weekend Warriors” as much as she enjoys helping high-level athletes.She is the daughter of a nurse and a carpenter and decided that to fill both her parents’ shoes she’d blend the two and became a surgeon. She and her husband, Tracy, are both native Tucsonans and enjoy hiking, fishing, camping and anything else in the great outdoors. She also enjoys riding her horse, baking pies, building stuff and tending her beehives. Dr. Hardy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Piroska Schlesinger
    Podiatric Medicine
    Podiatric Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Hungarian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    When I am not at work, I go running early mornings, I like hiking, English horseback riding, learning new languages, reading and spending time with my grown children and friends. Dr. Schlesinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, Corns and Calluses, and Ledderhose Disease.

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    Greg Desilva
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

    Banner - University Medicine Orthopedics Clinic

    707 N Alvernon Way, Suite 205, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I have been involved with a variety of youth sports in Tucson and have served as a certified youth coach with completion of the USSF youth module licensing exams. Personally, I have been very active in Tucson and regional tennis Through these teams, I have been able to compete with excellent players from the Southwest and have even qualified for the 4.5/5.0 national tournaments, the highest level for men over 40. Dr. Desilva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

    Brady Bowen
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Pediatric Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Pediatric Sports Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine Orthopedics Clinic

    707 N Alvernon Way, Suite 205, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Bowen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Tendinitis, Arthritis, and Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Office

    575 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Denil Shekhat is a Radiologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Shekhat has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Lung Nodules.

    Kimberly Tucker
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic

    265 West Ina Road, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Tucker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

    Michael Feldman
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic

    265 West Ina Road, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy providing medical coverage for the Tucson professional sports teams, golf, softball, and hiking with my wife and our 2 English Springer Spaniels. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    L D. Latt
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

    Banner - University Medicine Orthopedics Clinic

    2800 East Ajo Way, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dance, Cycling, Rock Climbing, and Outdoor adventures. Dr. Latt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Jordan Smith
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Banner - University Medicine Orthopedics Clinic

    1555 East River Road, Suite 125, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    I genuinely enjoy my work. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring Arizona on bikes. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Steven Gonsalves
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Banner - University Medicine Orthopedics Clinic

    1555 East River Road, Suite 125, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I was born and raised on Maui, Hawaii. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, football, basketball, mixed martial arts, stand up paddle boarding, fitness, exploring new cuisines, and cooking. Dr. Gonsalves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Sage Primary And Palliative Care

    4733 N 1st Ave, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jordi Livi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Livi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Dementia. Dr. Livi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery

    Office

    630 N Alvernon Way Ste 351, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Massey is a Hand Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Massey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery

    Southwest Shoulder Elbow & Hand Center PC

    4727 E Camp Lowell Dr, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Beer is a Hand Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Beer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery

    Southwest Shoulder Elbow & Hand Center PC

    4727 E Camp Lowell Dr, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Siegel is a Hand Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery

    Southwest Shoulder Elbow & Hand Center PC

    4727 E Camp Lowell Dr, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Butler is a Hand Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Butler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Southwest Shoulder Elbow & Hand Center PC

    4727 E Camp Lowell Dr, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dara Chafik is an Orthopedics provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Chafik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Tucson Orthopaedic Institute PC

    5301 E Grant Rd Bldg 1 Fl 1, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wild is a Sports Medicine provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Wild is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Wild is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Tucson Medical Center

    5301 E Grant Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wild is an Orthopedics provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Wild is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Tolga Turker
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    General Surgery | Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    General Surgery | Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic

    265 West Ina Road, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy biking, 4 wheeling, skiing, CrossFit, home improvement projects, travelling, spending time with family and friends. Dr. Turker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Dupuytren Contracture.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

    When should I see an Osteoarthritis doctor near Tucson, AZ?

    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 Osteoarthritis doctor near Tucson, AZ?

    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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Tucson, AZ?

    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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Tucson, AZ?

    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 Osteoarthritis doctor near Tucson, AZ?

    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 Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctor near Tucson, AZ?

    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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Tucson, AZ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteoarthritis 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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