The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in vista, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 189 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near vista, CA. Of these, 164 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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189 providers found
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    969 S Santa Fe Ave Ste A, 
    Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Oliva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Oliva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Oliva is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Vista

    130 Cedar Rd, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Strohmeyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Strohmeyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Sitosterolemia, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Strohmeyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Vista

    145 Thunder Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ethan Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Surfside Medical Group

    3230 Waring Ct, Ste J, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stewart Wilkey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Wilkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Erectile Dysfunction (ED), and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder. Dr. Wilkey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    John H. Clancy, Do And Tara Leigh Clancy Do Medical Corporation

    2375 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Clancy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Clancy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fifth Disease, Diabetic Neuropathy, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Gingivostomatitis. Dr. Clancy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Michelle Gonzales, M.D., P.C.

    3601 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Gonzales is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Gonzales is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Gonzales is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Oceanside-Mission Avenue

    4318 Mission Ave, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Groth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Groth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Bronchitis, Sciatica, and Scoliosis. Dr. Groth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad

    2176 Salk Ave, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Zane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Zane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Acquired Agranulocytosis, Sciatica, and Scoliosis. Dr. Zane is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Vista Community Clinic

    4700 N River Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cibu Panicker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Panicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Panicker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    161 Thunder Dr Ste 102, 
    Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Falconio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Falconio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Orthopaedic Specialists Of North County

    3905 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Cooperman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Cooperman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Cooperman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Orthopaedic Specialists Of North County

    3905 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hartman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Hartman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hartman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Orthopaedic Specialists Of North County

    3905 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Amory is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Amory is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Amory is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Orthopaedic Specialists Of North County

    3905 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Kane is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Kane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Kane is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Tricity Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Group Inc.

    3905 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Helgager is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Helgager is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Orthopaedic Specialists Of North County

    3905 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Stark is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Stark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Stark is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Orthopedics

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Knutson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Knutson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Knutson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    University Of CA San Diego

    1200 Garden View Rd, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Ball is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ball is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Decerebrate Posture, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Seaside Rheumatology And Wellness Center

    477 N El Camino Real, Suite D304 B, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Lloyd is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleredema, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Lloyd is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Certified, American Board Of Internal Medicine Certified, California Medical Board Certified, Certified In Basic Life Support And Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Certified By United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) – Step 1, Step 2 CS, Step 2 CK, And Step 3.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Melissa Hurd Medical Corp.

    161 Thunder Dr Ste 103, 
    Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Hurd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Hurd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 vista, 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 vista, 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 vista, 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 vista, 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 vista, 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 vista, 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 vista, 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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