The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Parkville, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 416 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Parkville, MD. Of these, 335 are Experienced, 55 are Advanced, 23 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Osteoarthritis
    Elite in Osteoarthritis

    Office

    2401 W Belvedere Ave Fl 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Delanois is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Delanois is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh

    4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 130, Suite 130, 
    Nottingham, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishal Hegde, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery, serving patients in the Baltimore area. His expertise is in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery, including anterior total hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, complex hip and knee replacement and revision surgery after a failed previous joint replacement. Dr. Hegde is committed to providing the best possible care for his patients. He strives to create a personalized approach to each patient. He does this through customized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique lifestyle as well as through the application of new technologies such as precision computer navigation. Dr. Hegde is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He graduated cum laude from Columbia University and received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Hegde did his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California Los Angeles. He then completed an advanced clinical fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Colorado Joint Replacement in Denver, Colorado. He is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Hegde is committed to moving the field of joint replacement forward and has published many research articles and orthopaedic surgery textbook chapters. His research interests include developing innovative new techniques and technologies to prevent implant infection and improve outcomes after hip and knee replacement surgery. He has won numerous awards for his research from organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Musculoskeletal Infection Society and the Western Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Hegde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Chondroblastoma, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hegde is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2100, Pavilion III STE 2100, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi

    "Harpal ""Paul"" Khanuja, M.D., is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Khanuja serves as the director of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview and the director of adult reconstruction, hip and knee replacement surgery for The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Khanuja sees and treats adults with disorders of the hip and knee. He specializes in joint replacement surgery, including total hip replacement and total knee replacement. He also offers minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, including anterior hip replacement. He coordinates the integration of best practices for joint replacement. His clinical focus is on improved post-operative recovery and decreased pain. Dr. Khanuja also specializes in complex surgeries, joint replacement revisions and outpatient joint replacement. Dr. Khanuja holds research interests in cartilage repair, osteonecrosis, computer-assisted surgery patient safety and new technologies in joint replacement. Dr. Khanuja is past president of the Maryland Orthopaedic Association and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He co-founded Operation Walk Maryland, a volunteer medical service organization that provides free surgical treatment for patients in developing countries and in the United States. Videos Dr. Paul Khanuja 2017 Clinical Collaboration and Teamwork Award - Harpal Khanuja, M.D. & Total Joint Rep. Team, JHBMC Outpatient Hip and Knee ReplacementQ&A with Dr. Harpal (Paul) Khanuja Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Forty-Seven Patients Benefit From Free Joint Replacement Surgery in a Guyana HospitalNews Source Guyana (October 2018) Advances in joint replacement surgery allow same-day discharge.Johns Hopkins Bayview News (February 2016) Operation Walk MarylandDome (April 2016) Webinar: the Causes and Cures of Joint PaintJohns Hopkins Medicine (October 2014) Making Knees New AgainJohns Hopkins Medicine (June 2014) A Systematic Approach to Joint ReplacementsJohns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery (February 2014)". Dr. Khanuja 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 Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Khanuja is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2100, Pavilion III STE 2100, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Edward G. McFarland is a professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is the Wayne H. Lewis Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and serves as director of the Division of Shoulder Surgery. He specializes in the treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions and injuries. Dr. McFarland received his B.S. in biology at Murray State University and completed his M.D. at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He performed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, and completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Group in Santa Monica, California. He joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins in 1992 as an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and became a full professor in 2005. His areas of special interest include shoulder replacement surgery, especially reverse total shoulder replacement, anatomical shoulder replacement and evaluation and treatment of failed shoulder replacements. He treats patients with shoulder fractures, instability or dislocations, arthritis, rotator cuff tears and AC joint problems. He also has a special interest in sports injuries to the shoulder inclusive of all and any sports. He sees injuries to the shoulder of all ages. His research includes all of these topics including evaluation, treatment and the results of treatment. Dr. McFarland is a member of numerous professional organizations, serves on the editorial boards of three journals and is a past president of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons. He has authored or co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, 20 book chapters and three full books, and has won several awards for his research and service. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/orthopaedic-surgery/documents/mcfarland-cv.ashx Videos Dr. Edward G. McFarland Shoulder InjuriesQ&A with Dr. Edward McFarland Reverse Shoulder ReplacementJohns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Mcfarland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Tendinitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Mcfarland is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

    JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh

    4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 130, Suite 130, 
    Nottingham, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amiethab Aiyer, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in treating patients with foot and ankle conditions, such as fractures, deformities, and ligament and tendon tears. He is skilled in minimally invasive bunion correction, Achilles tendon rupture repair, as well as ankle reconstruction and replacement. Dr. Aiyer is the division chief of foot and ankle surgery in the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his medical training at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. During his fourth year of medical school, Dr. Aiyer completed a research fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, also in Philadelphia. He then completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. During the residency, Dr. Aiyer received multiple awards, including the Alan Levine Orthopaedic Graduate Medical Education Scholarship from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). He has also been selected to present at the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Resident Research Symposium and as an American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Emerging Leader. In his final year of residency, he received the Gold Humanism Resident Teacher Award. Dr. Aiyer went on to complete a research and clinical fellowship at the Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. As a researcher, he is currently investigating diagnosis, surgical treatments and patient outcomes for bunions, Achilles tendon ruptures, ankle arthritis, ankle trauma and other conditions affecting the foot and ankle. His research encompasses clinical, basic science and biomechanical studies. He has presented his research at numerous conferences held by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, AAOS and other professional organizations of which he is a member. He is a fellow of the AAOS and AOA, and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Along with special interests in clinical practice and multiple facets of orthopaedic foot and ankle research, he is passionate about teaching residents and medical students; he has been mentoring medical students for several years. Dr. Aiyer has been recognized for his commitment to education with multiple teaching and faculty educator awards, and he is working with other orthopaedic surgeons to develop a nationwide push for medical student mentorship. Using social media platforms, he co-founded the @orthomentor Instagram account to provide students with easy access to mentorship and advising. Dr. Aiyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsus Adductus, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Aiyer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Greater Baltimore Orthopedic Surgery LLC

    19 Fontana Ln Ste 208-210, 
    Rosedale, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lumsden is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Lumsden is rated as a Distinguished 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 Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    MedStar Health Orthopedics At MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Surgery Center

    9101 Franklin Square Dr Ste 200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gold is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gold 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, Bursitis, Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Greater Chesapeake Orthopedics Associates LLC

    3333 N Calvert St Ste 400, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lew Schon is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Schon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    3333 North Calvert Street, Hip And Knee Ste. 101

    3333 N Calvert St Ste 101, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Boucher is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Boucher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    MedStar Health: Curtis National Hand Center

    3333 N Calvert St Ste 200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Forthman is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Forthman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Elite in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Lifebridge Health At Foundry Row (Joint Reconstruction)

    10084 Reisterstown Rd Ste 300A, 
    Owings Mills, MD 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mont is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Mont is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Michael A Randolph MD PC

    200 E. 33rd St., Suite 136, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Randolph is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Randolph 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Mercy Medical Center

    301 Saint Paul St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Hungerford is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hungerford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard A. Schaefer, M.D., is an orthopaedic specialist treating patients with a variety of bone, tendon and ligament conditions affecting back and neck, arm and shoulder, hip and leg and other parts of the body. He uses nonsurgical treatments to help patients recover from joint pain, joint injuries and related conditions. In addition to his medical degree and orthopaedic residency training, Dr. Schaefer is fellowship-trained in orthopaedic oncology through the Mayo Clinic and holds a master’s degree in public health from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Schaefer served for over 30 years in the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of colonel. He had a number of stateside and overseas assignments at military medical facilities, including two tours in Afghanistan. He received several military decorations and awards for his service, including the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge. Dr. Schaefer is a graduate of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Leadership Fellows Program and has served on several AAOS committees, including the Public Relations Oversight Group, Women’s Health Advisory Board and the Diversity Advisory Board. Videos Dr. Richard SchaeferOrthopaedic Surgeon Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Providing Compassionate Care during COVID-19American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (October 2020). Dr. Schaefer 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, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Suite 5009, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brock Lindsey, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopaedic oncology. He treats children and adults with all types of bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Dr. Lindsey has expertise in nanoparticle delivery of immunotherapy, immunodiagnostics as a novel treatment for osteosarcoma, as well as complex reconstruction after amputation, including osseointegration. Dr. Lindsey earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He then completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at West Virginia University’s (WVU) J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, becoming the department’s first to complete a research fellowship during residency. Dr. Lindsey also pursued a fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and UPMC Children’s Hospital before returning to WVU Medicine as an attending physician. During his 12 years at WVU Medicine, Dr. Lindsey created programs in musculoskeletal oncology and adult reconstruction as well as a multidisciplinary amputation clinic. He also led a musculoskeletal research laboratory into the national rankings for federal funding for orthopaedic surgery departments. His research focuses on improving treatment strategies for metastatic osteosarcoma and exploring human/machine interfaces for amputees. His work has been published in local, national and international basic science and clinical research journals. Dr. Lindsey has experience mentoring and training students at all levels from undergraduate and graduate students to postdoctoral positions. He won Press Ganey’s “Top Provider” award every year between 2013 and 2018. He also founded ICaPath, a biotech startup derived from his laboratory research that is currently working toward a first in-human clinical trial. Videos Brock Lindsey, M.D.Orthopaedic Oncologist OsseointegrationQ&A with Dr. Brock Lindsey. Dr. Lindsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lindsey is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

    5601 Loch Raven Blvd, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carmen Pichard is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Pichard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    MedStar Health Orthopedics At MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Surgery Center

    9101 Franklin Square Dr Ste 200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cohen is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Cohen 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, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery

    MedStar Health: Curtis National Hand Center

    3333 N Calvert St Ste 200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Segalman is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Segalman is rated as an Advanced 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    3333 North Calvert Street JPB Suite 400

    3333 N Calvert St Ste 400, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Fillar is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Fillar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    3333 North Calvert Street JPB Suite 400

    3333 N Calvert St Ste 400, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Stein is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Stein is rated as an Advanced 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Bursitis.

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    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 Parkville, MD?

    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 Parkville, MD?

    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 Parkville, MD?

    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 Parkville, MD?

    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 Parkville, MD?

    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 Parkville, MD?

    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 Parkville, MD?

    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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