The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Gastonia, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Gastonia, NC. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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38 providers found
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Atrium Health Levine Children's Specialty Care Hickory

    1781 Tate Blvd., SE, Suite 203, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Griffin is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Dr. Griffin is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center P.A.

    2345 Court Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Thomason is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Thomason 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, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Orthocarolina PA

    870 Summit Crossing Pl, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ranjan Maitra is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Maitra 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, Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Adult And Pediatric Medicine Associates

    640 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 204, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johnathan Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced 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 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Sinusitis, Empyema, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Adult And Pediatric Medicine Associates

    640 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 204, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Scheitler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Scheitler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Osteomyelitis in Children, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health Family Medicine Gastonia

    885 Summit Crossing Place, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Evanoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Evanoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center P.A.

    2345 Court Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Johnson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson 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 Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center P.A.

    2345 Court Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Prato is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Prato 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, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Caromont Medical Group Inc

    660 Summit Crossing Pl, Suite 301, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rashaeda Brimley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Brimley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, Arginase Deficiency, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Dr. Brimley is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Brimley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care Riverwood Family Medicine

    3715 Union Road, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Van Meter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Van Meter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Van Meter is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    211 S Chestnut St, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Radwan Ibrahim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Ibrahim is rated as an Experienced 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 Absence Seizure, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, and Omenn Syndrome.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    211 S Chestnut St, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shakeer Mahmood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysgraphia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    General Surgery

    Caromont Family Medicine-Garrison

    1381 E Garrison Blvd, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Schenk is a primary care provider, practicing in General Surgeon in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Schenk is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Kintegra Family Medicine-Hudson Pharmacy

    991 W Hudson Blvd, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Reynolds is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced 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 Hepatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hepatitis C.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Gaston Medical Associates PA

    2664 Court Dr Ste A, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olufolarin Ajao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Ajao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and Premature Ovarian Failure.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Caromont Medical Group Inc.

    660 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 301, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodger Lefler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Lefler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery

    Caromont Medical Group Inc.

    2391 Court Dr Ste 120, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parag Phadke is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Phadke is rated as an Experienced 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovitis, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    The Hand Center Of The Carolinas-Gastonia

    2391 Court Dr Ste 120A, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Caulfield is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Caulfield 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Caromont Internal Medicine

    660 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 301, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Valedon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Valedon is rated as an Experienced 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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Interventional Radiology

    Gaston Radiology PA

    620 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 106, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Miller is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Prostate Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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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