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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Merced, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 6 are Distinguished and 5 are Advanced.

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    33 providers found
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      123 W North Bear Creek Dr, 
      Merced, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samuel Tacke is an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Tacke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      330 E Yosemite Ave, Suite 101, 
      Merced, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mario Sablan is an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Sablan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      3850 G St, 
      Merced, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mauro Giordani is an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Giordani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      3850 G St, 
      Merced, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Kreulen is an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Kreulen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Bone Graft, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      3850 G St, 
      Merced, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Giza is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Giza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Flat Feet, Bunions, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Merced Hospitalist Medical Group Inc

      333 Mercy Ave, 
      Merced, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Lahnda

      Amritpal Pannu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Pannu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Osteoarthritis, Gallbladder Removal, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics
      123 W North Bear Creek Dr, 
      Merced, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Via is an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Via is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Trigger Thumb, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Knee Replacement.

      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      3329 G St, Suite A, 
      Merced, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Naseem Beauchman is an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Beauchman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Michael S. Nuzzo
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      450 E Yosemite Ave, Ste D, 
      Merced, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Nuzzo is an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Nuzzo has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. Dr. Nuzzo is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      3850 G St, 
      Merced, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Bayne is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Bayne has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Scaphoid Non-Union, Fasciotomy, and Bone Graft.

      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      3850 G St, 
      Merced, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cassandra Lee is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      Advanced in Osteoarthritis

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      315 Mercy Ave, Suite 400, 
      Merced, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ricardo Pyfrom is an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Pyfrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Pyfrom is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group Incorporated

      535 W 25th St, Mfa Parkside Medical Clini, 
      Merced, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jared Paskin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Merced, California. Dr. Paskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Lung Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine

      Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group Incorporated

      535 W 25th St, Mfa Parkside Medical Clini, 
      Merced, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Muhammad Shabbir is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Shabbir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Colonoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine
      535 W 25th St, 
      Merced, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine

      Community Health Centers Of America

      850 W Olive Ave, Suite A, 
      Merced, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tahir Yaqub is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Yaqub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      900 W Olive Ave, Suite A, 
      Merced, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Hellner is an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Hellner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Osteoarthritis, and Spinal Stenosis.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine

      Golden Valley Health Centers

      847 W Childs Ave, 
      Merced, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eduardo Villarama is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Villarama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine

      Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group Incorporated

      3385 G St, Suite A, 
      Merced, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Paik-Tesch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Paik-Tesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine

      Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group Incorporated

      127 W El Portal Dr, 
      Merced, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Oscar Ramos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Merced, CA?

      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 Merced, CA?

      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 Merced, CA?

      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 Merced, CA?

      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 Merced, CA?

      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 Merced, CA?

      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 Merced, CA?

      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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