The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Independence, OH

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The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Independence, OH

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 459 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Independence, OH. Of these, 352 are Experienced, 64 are Advanced, 41 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Nicolas Piuzzi
    Elite in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Elite in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish

    Nicolas Piuzzi is an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Piuzzi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    6480 Rockside Woods Blvd S Ste 330, 
    Independence, OH 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tatiana Masyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Masyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Masyk is currently accepting new patients.

    Mark Schickendantz
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Sports Medicine Center

    5555 Transportation Boulevard, 
    Garfield Hts, OH 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schickendantz is an Orthopedics provider in Garfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Schickendantz has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis.

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    Lutul Farrow
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Middleburg Heights Family Health Center

    17840 Bagley Road, 
    Middlebrg Hts, OH 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lutul Farrow is an Orthopedics provider in Middlebrg Hts, Ohio. Dr. Farrow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tenosynovitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Eric Ricchetti
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Ricchetti is an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ricchetti has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Bone Graft, and Endoscopy.

    Trevor Murray
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trevor Murray is an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Murray has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Matthew Deren
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Deren is an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Deren is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Synovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    John Mclaughlin
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mclaughlin is an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mclaughlin has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Synovitis, Hip Replacement, and Hip Resurfacing.

    Vahid Entezari
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Vahid Entezari is an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Entezari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Brendan M. Patterson
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Patterson is an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Patterson has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Bowlegs, Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy.

    Nathan Mesko
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Pediatrics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Mesko is a Pediatrics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mesko has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.

    Kelly Richter
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Strongsville Family Health And Surgery Center

    16761 Southpark Center, 
    Strongsville, OH 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Richter is a Sports Medicine provider in Strongsville, Ohio. Dr. Richter has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Duane Kirksey
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Biness Operations Center (BOC)

    6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 10, 
    Independence, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Duane Kirksey is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Kirksey has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Timothy Lewis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Biness Operations Center (BOC)

    6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 10, 
    Independence, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Stuart Kanter
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Biness Operations Center (BOC)

    6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 10, 
    Independence, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Kanter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Kanter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Low Sodium Level, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Outreach Professional Services Inc

    6701 Rockside Rd Ste 103, 
    Independence, OH 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Keppler is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Keppler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Office

    6150 Oak Tree Blvd Ste 150A, 
    Independence, OH 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Feighan is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Feighan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Kohler Disease, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Office

    6150 Oak Tree Blvd Ste 150A, 
    Independence, OH 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Shroyer is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Shroyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Marymount Surgery & Endoscopy Center

    5555 Transportation Blvd, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kurt Spindler is a Sports Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Spindler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Resurfacing, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    12301 Snow Rd, 
    Parma, OH 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Cheng is an Orthopedics provider in Parma, Ohio. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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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