The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Lancaster, SC

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Lancaster, SC. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center

    800 W Meeting St, 
    Lancaster, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Webster is a Radiologist in Lancaster, South Carolina. Dr. Webster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Mitchell Oetken
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    MUSC Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Lancaster

    1025 West Meeting Street, Suite 101, 
    Lancaster, SC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Mitchell Oetken is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, awarded in Northeast Indiana as a top doc. After earning a Bachelor of Science in biology at Northland College in Wisconsin, where he also played four years of collegiate basketball, Dr. Oetken continued his postgraduate studies at Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Oetken then earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee, graduating with Sigma Sigma Phi honors and achieving the Anatomy Student-of-the-Year. Dr. Oetken completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, California. He also completed additional training at the Children's Hospital of Orange County, Ventura County Medical Center, and Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles.Dr. Oetken is excited to join MUSC, bringing his passion for total joint replacements, orthopedic trauma, and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Oetken is excited to offer the community his expertise in state-of-the-art robotic surgery, minimally invasive anterior approach total hip replacements, partial and total knee replacements, and anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacements. Dr. Oetken has practiced in both California and Indiana and has served as the team physician for several sports teams, including football and basketball, and is honored to now service the Lancaster County School District athletes. His goal is to become an active participant within the local community, as he has previously served as a board member for community development and economic vitality, as well as involvement in local government.In his free time, Dr. Oetken values spending time with his wife, their two beautiful daughters, and their two Labradoodles. Dr. Oetken also enjoys exercising, biking, basketball, traveling, and the outdoors. Dr. Oetken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Marcus S. Briones
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    MUSC Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Lancaster

    1025 West Meeting Street, Suite 101, 
    Lancaster, SC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Marcus Briones is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity surgery. He was recognized as a Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine in 2021 and is pleased to join MUSC Health - Lancaster. Dr. Briones originally hails from Canton, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Richmond, Virginia, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He subsequently earned a Master of Science in epidemiology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. Utilizing this degree, he worked as a contractor to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland managing medical research studies for several years. He returned to Richmond, VA, and earned his M.D. at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He received the AD Williams award in his third year for best academic achievement in his class. Dr. Briones completed his residency training at MUSC Health in Charleston, SC. There he earned the Siegling Resident Research Award and was named Chief Resident in his 5th year. Dr. Briones completed a fellowship in Upper Extremity Surgery at Triangle Orthopedics in Durham, NC. He was mentored by Dr. William Mallon, a former PGA tour pro, past president of the Shoulder and Elbow Society, and chief editor of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Dr. Briones is excited to join MUSC Health after working in private practice for the past 11 years. Dr. Briones's main interests include upper extremity conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. He specializes in surgery of the hand, including carpal tunnel, trigger fingers, arthritis, trauma, and fracture care. He has advanced training in arthroscopic upper extremity procedures and minimally invasive surgery. He performs shoulder and elbows replacement surgery. Dr. Briones is also interested in general orthopedic surgery, providing care to all ages. Dr. Briones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder, Ganglion Cyst, Bursectomy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Matthew J. Geswell
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    MUSC Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Lancaster

    1025 West Meeting Street, Suite 101, 
    Lancaster, SC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Matthew Geswell is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine at MUSC Health - Lancaster. He completed his undergraduate work at Hobart College in Geneva, NY, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Health Professions. He was a four-year starter on the Hobart College Varsity Soccer team, making 4 NCAA tournament appearances and serving as captain his senior season. Dr. Geswell then received his M.D. from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, earning Alpha Omega Alpha honors and volunteering as Community Outreach Coordinator for the NYMC student-run clinic helping underserved patients in East Harlem. He completed his residency training at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, a level I trauma center, where he was named chief resident for his 5th year. Dr. Geswell then returned to New York to pursue subspecialty fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital. He had the opportunity to work alongside the team of physicians for the New York Jets. Dr. Geswell's main areas of interest include sports medicine and general orthopedics. His sports medicine fellowship provided additional training in various arthroscopic procedures for the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and elbow. Dr. Geswell also has a passion for general orthopedics, including fracture care and knee and shoulder joint replacement. In his free time, Dr. Geswell enjoys most outdoor activities such as playing or watching sports, golfing, skiing, fishing, boating, and running. Dr. Geswell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Collins Pope Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Mark Matthews
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Sleep Medicine | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Sleep Medicine | Interventional Radiology

    MUSC Health Vascular & Interventional Radiology - Lancaster

    1077 West Meeting Street, 
    Lancaster, SC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Matthews, MD GMIS, specializes in Sleep Medicine, and Interventional Radiology and is located in Lancaster, SC. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Musc Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine-Lancaster

    1025 W Meeting St Ste 101, 
    Lancaster, SC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aran O'malley is an Orthopedics provider in Lancaster, South Carolina. Dr. O'malley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Ksf LLC

    1025 W Meeting St Ste 200, 
    Lancaster, SC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Culp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, South Carolina. Dr. Culp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Ksf LLC

    1025 W Meeting St Ste 200, 
    Lancaster, SC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Sharp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, South Carolina. Dr. Sharp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Hospice Of Lancaster

    901 W Meeting St Ste 104, 
    Lancaster, SC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Blue is an Orthopedics provider in Lancaster, South Carolina. Dr. Blue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Ksf LLC

    1025 W Meeting St Ste 200, 
    Lancaster, SC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Shealy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, South Carolina. Dr. Shealy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health GoHealth Urgent Care - Waxhaw

    1530 S Providence Rd, 
    Waxhaw, NC 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Hunkele is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waxhaw, North Carolina. Dr. Hunkele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Tenosynovitis, Chronic Pain, and High Cholesterol.

    Matthew Verrill
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care Waxhaw Family Medicine

    2700 Providence Road S., Suite 300, 
    Waxhaw, NC 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Verrill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waxhaw, North Carolina. Dr. Verrill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Verrill is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Lancaster, SC?

    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 Lancaster, SC?

    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 Lancaster, SC?

    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 Lancaster, SC?

    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 Lancaster, SC?

    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 Lancaster, SC?

    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 Lancaster, SC?

    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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