The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Smithtown, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 220 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Smithtown, NY. Of these, 169 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    Long Island Bone And Joint At Port Jefferson

    635 Belle Terre Road, Suite 204, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian J. McGinley, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine, hip and knee reconstruction specialist. He has provided orthopedic care for the patients of Suffolk County for more than 20 years, caring for thousands of patients. Dr. McGinley lectures nationally and internationally on computer assisted and robotic assisted total knee replacement surgery.Dr. McGinley has been on the forefront of developing computer navigation in total knee replacement surgery since 2002. He received a US Patent for developing a precision cutting instrument used in total knee replacement surgery. Dr. McGinley performed the first robotically assisted total knee replacement in the world using the Navio System.Dr. McGinley served as assistant team physician for the New York Knicks, team physician for the Long Island Lizards lacrosse team and US Open Golf Player's Physician Bethpage Black, NY, 2002. He has also served as orthopedic consultant to local colleges and high schools in Suffolk County. He completed his sports medicine and joint replacement fellowship at the Insall Scott Kelly Orthopaedic Institute in New York City. Dr. McGinley joined Orlin & Cohen in 2019, following its acquisition of Long Island Bone & Joint in Port Jefferson, NY, where he was a partner. Dr. Mcginley 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, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Long Island Bone And Joint At Port Jefferson

    635 Belle Terre Road, Suite 204, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fracchia is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Fracchia 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, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Fracchia is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Bay Shore

    46 Brentwood Road, Suite 100, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Nett is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Nett 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, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Nett is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 340, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Trasolini is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist with a clinical focus on arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle. Dr. Trasolini specializes in complex ligament reconstruction of the knee, including but not limited to, anterior cruciate reconstruction, posterior cruciate reconstruction and collateral ligament reconstruction. Dr. Trasolini also has a special interest in the shoulder, including arthroscopic surgery, open procedures and shoulder replacement.Dr. Trasolini graduated from Colgate University, where he was a four-year starter on the men s lacrosse team, earning All Patriot-league and All-America honors After college, he had the opportunity to play lacrosse professionally and spent three years playing Major League Lacrosse for the Chicago Machine, Rochester Rattlers, and the NY Lizards.Dr. Trasolini attended Touro College of Osteopathic medicine, where he ranked in the top 10% of his class and was inducted into the Sigma Phi Honors Medical Society. He then completed his residency in the Northwell Health system at Plainview Hospital, where he was recognized for his leadership and clinical teaching, as evident by his receipt of the Resident of the Year Award in 2017. Dr. Trasolini then had the opportunity to train in Boston as a Sports and Shoulder Fellow at New England Baptist Hospital. During his fellowship he served as the assistant team physician for Harvard Athletics, the Boston Celtics, the Boston Cannons, Merrimack College, Tufts Athletics and numerous high schools in the surrounding area. He also spent time at Boston Children s Hospital, learning pediatric sports medicine from renowned experts, Dr. Min Kocher and Dr. Lyle Micheli.Dr. Trasolini is looking forward to serving the local communities of Suffolk County and believes that his lifelong dedication to sports and personal experience as an athlete provides him with unique insight to meet the needs of his patients. Dr. Trasolini is rated as an Experienced 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, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Tennis Elbow, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Trasolini is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 108, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory C. Mallo, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained shoulder specialist who has published and presented on a variety of shoulder-related orthopedic topics, including rotator cuff injury, total shoulder arthroplasty, and posterior shoulder pain. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Mallo was a shoulder specialist at St. Charles Hospital.Dr. Mallo also previously treated active-duty Navy, Marine, and Special Forces personnel at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune and was deployed in Afghanistan as part of a Forward Surgical Team in 2013.Shoulder specialist Gregory C. Mallo, M.D., joined Orlin & Cohen in 2019 from St. Charles Hospital. He completed his fellowship in the prestigious Harvard Shoulder Fellowship Program in Boston, MA, and in the AANA as part of the Advanced Arthroscopy Traveling Fellowship Program. Dr. Mallo 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 Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 108, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Reizner, M.D., M.B.A. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder disorders.He has researched, presented, and published on topics such as trigger finger, cubital tunnel syndrome, advances in upper extremity prosthetics, and shoulder arthroplasty. Dr. Reizner joined Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group following the completion of his fellowship studies. Dr. Reizner 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 Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Stony Brook Orthopaedic Associates-Lake Grove

    4 Smith Haven Mall Ste 103, 
    Lake Grove, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fazel Khan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lake Grove, New York. Dr. Khan is rated as a Distinguished 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 Bone Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    5 Cuba Hill Road, 
    Greenlawn, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Team physician for SUNY Old WestburyAdjunct Assistant Professor Hofstra UniversityReviewer for American Journal for Sports Medicine. Dr. Abulencia is rated as a Distinguished 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 Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Smithtown, NY

    50 Karl Ave Ste 301, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vasilios Kalonaros is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Kalonaros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kalonaros is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Hospital Medicine
    59 Southern Boulevard, 
    Nesconset, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanne Kechejian is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Nesconset, New York. Dr. Kechejian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subacute Combined Degeneration, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    66 Harned Road, 
    Commack, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam

    Jesu Jacob is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Commack, New York. Dr. Jacob 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 Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jacob is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Bohemia

    3480 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 
    Bohemia, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph D. Munn, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip, knee, and spine treatment at Orlin & Cohen. Before joining us in 2021, he completed a fellowship in computer navigated and tourniquetless knee replacements as well as direct anterior total hip replacements at the Colorado Orthopedic Research Institute in Lone Tree, CO. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Stony Brook University Hospital.Dr. Munn's research on limb salvage and limb amputation in osteosarcoma has been presented at the annual conference of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Munn 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, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Bohemia

    3480 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 
    Bohemia, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Pallotta, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating hand and wrist issues and sports-related problems. He joined the team at the Orlin & Cohen in 2015 after several years in private practice.A researcher and published author, Dr. Pallotta has written extensively on fracture management and repair and treating disruption of the carpi ulnaris (a muscle in the forearm) in professional athletes. He makes education an integral part of every examination so the patient can make informed decisions with him regarding their treatment options. Dr. Pallotta 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Tennis Elbow.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    33 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 104, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Hal Feldman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Feldman 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 Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

    Long Island Bone And Joint At Port Jefferson

    635 Belle Terre Road, Suite 204, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    John J. Yu, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in injuries of the shoulder, hip, knee, foot and ankle. He provides complete, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art orthopedic care including total joint replacements, sports medicine, and fracture care of all ages. His expertise includes nonoperative and operative (arthroscopic) treatment of shoulder, hip, knee, foot, and ankle disorders. He specializes in joint cartilage restoration/preservation of the knee and ankle, surgery of the meniscus, rotator cuff and labrum, as well as ligament and tendon repair/reconstruction of the knee, shoulder and ankle.Dr. Yu has published, lectured and presented on a variety of orthopedic topics including total ankle replacement, sports related injuries about the hip and ankle and various other topics. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Yu was working as a partner at Long Island Bone and Joint. Dr. Yu 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 Tendinitis, Freiberg's Disease, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Bay Shore

    46 Brentwood Road, Suite 100, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Yohe is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Yohe 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, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Yohe is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Orlin And Cohen Orthopedic Group At Huntington

    775 Park Avenue, Suite 380, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Scott Alpert is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine and total joint replacement specialist. As director of joint preservation and reconstruction at Huntington Hospital, he has over 25 years of experience managing both routine and complex orthopedic cases. He performs total joint replacement and revision surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow, and sports medicine cases involving the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.Dr. Alpert uses the most advanced techniques including computer-assisted total joint replacements of the knee and hip. He also performs total shoulder replacements and reverse total shoulder replacements for arthritis and trauma. Dr. Alpert completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles where he served as a member of the medical team for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Kings and the University of Southern California Men's Volleyball Team. Dr. Alpert is rated as a Distinguished 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 Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Huntington, 196 East Main

    196 East Main Street, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. William Aloysius Healy III is an orthopedic surgeon with over twenty years experience. He obtained his medical degree from New York Medical College. In order to gain practical expertise, he went on to pursue his internship at the University of Hawaii. He went on to his orthopedic residency at SUNY Stony Brook. Dr. Healy III is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in Total Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine. He holds active memberships in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Irish American Orthopaedic Society and the Eastern Orthopedic Medical Society. He continually keeps himself up-to-date on the most progressive techniques available. Dr. Healy III has offices in the towns of Huntington and Smithtown, NY. Besides attending to patients at Northwell Orthopaedic Institute, he is also available for consultations and examinations at Huntington Hospital. He believes in fostering a healthy physician-patient relationship that facilitates high-level communication and care. Dr. Healy 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, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Healy is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Babylon

    200 West Main Street, Building B, Suite 1, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith R. Reinhardt, MD FAAOS specializes in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee, including primary and revision joint replacements. He is the Chief of Joint Reconstruction and founder of the Institute for Joint Replacement at South Shore University Hospital. Dr. Reinhardt holds the academic title of Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is also an active member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the premier international professional society dedicated to the study and treatment of hip and knee disorders.Dr. Reinhardt grew up on the South Shore of Long Island before attending Cornell University for his undergraduate studies, where he was a Cornell Tradition Scholar and graduated with distinction at the top of his class. He completed his medical school education at NYU Langone and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He then trained at some of the most prestigious orthopaedic institutions in the world, including the Hospital for Special Surgery where he developed a keen interest in hip and knee replacement. This inspired him to pursue subspecialty training in a fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction at Harvard Brigham and Women s Hospital. Dr. Reinhardt has achieved many awards and honors throughout his career. While at Hospital for Special Surgery he was awarded the prestigious Lewis Clark Wagner MD Award for excellence in clinical/translational research, and during his fellowship at Harvard he was chosen to receive the exclusive Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Foundation Scholarship.Dr. Reinhardt is committed to ongoing education and research and advancing the field of joint replacement. He is actively involved in clinical research and continues to pursue the most advanced technology for his patients, including robotics. Dr. Reinhardt draws on his diverse educational and training experiences to deliver the highest quality personalized care to his patients with the goal of reducing pain and optimizing function. Dr. Reinhardt 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, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Reinhardt is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Family Medicine At Smithtown

    9 Brooksite Drive, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Dragone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smithtown, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Dragone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cavernous Lymphangioma, Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, and Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.

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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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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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