The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Columbia, MO. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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62 providers found
    Elite in Osteoarthritis
    Elite in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

    1100 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Keeney is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Keeney is rated as an Elite 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, Knock Knees, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Keeney is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kurt Bormann is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bormann 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, Frozen Shoulder, Acute Pain, and Bursitis.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Thompson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Thompson 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, Sciatica, Bursitis, and Scoliosis.

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

    Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP

    1 S Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Anz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Anz is rated as a Distinguished 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, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP

    1 S Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Buchert is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Buchert 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, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP

    1 S Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hockman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Hockman is rated as a Distinguished 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, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP

    1 S Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Holt is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Holt 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, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1 N Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Aleto is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Aleto 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, Sciatica, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1705 E Broadway Ste 220, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Brocksmith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Brocksmith is rated as a Distinguished 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, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Brocksmith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

    1100 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hyunmin Kim is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kim 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, Tendinitis, Osteonecrosis, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Hamann is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Hamann is rated as an Advanced 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 Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Kleiber is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kleiber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Monroe is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Monroe 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 Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Osteoarthritis, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

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

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Adams is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Adams 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.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Crist is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Crist 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, Compartment Syndrome, Osteoporosis, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Crist is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Defroda is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Defroda is rated as an Advanced 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 Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Defroda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ambarish Bhat is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Liver Embolization, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Bhat is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Interventional Radiology & Diagnostic Radiology.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP

    1 S Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Jones is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Jones 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, Trigger Thumb, and Tennis Elbow.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP

    1 S Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Bridgeman is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bridgeman is rated as an Advanced 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 Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Bridgeman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP

    1 S Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Yehyawi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Yehyawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, and Ganglion Cyst.

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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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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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