The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Johnson City, TN

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The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Johnson City, TN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Johnson City, TN. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Gregory L. Stewart
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Stewart 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.

    James A. Goss
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Appalachian Orthopaedics Associates, P.C.

    3 Professional Park Dr, Ste 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Goss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Jason A. Brashear
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Appalachian Orthopaedics Associates, P.C.

    3 Professional Park Dr, Ste 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Brashear is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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    Marc A. Aiken
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Aiken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Hip Replacement.

    Jeffrey A. Marchessault
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Orthopedics Trauma Surgery

    410 North State Of Franklin Rd, Suite 140, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "As a medic in the U.S. Army, Jeffrey Marchessault, MD, was encouraged by several doctors to pursue medicine. ""It was a gentle encouragement that grew louder inside me,"" he says. An orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Marchessault chose to specialize in hand surgery because ""it can restore so much more than hand function – sense of worth, dignity and independence are often restored as well."" Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Marchessault fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands. ""We've been here 10 years now and still say, 'Ahhh' when we see the morning fog in the valley or the sunset on the lake.""". Dr. Marchessault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Steven D. Grijalva
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Orthopedics Trauma Surgery

    410 North State Of Franklin Rd, Suite 140, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steve Grijalva, MD, was encouraged to apply to medical school after serving as a Navy hospital corpsman for seven years in an emergency room. Now, as a veteran and orthopedic surgeon he believes it is a privilege to care for patients and treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve. Dr. Grijalva recognizes listening is an important tool in medicine. He believes patients understand their bodies and can provide information otherwise unobtainable with physical exams. Specialties. Dr. Grijalva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Appalachian Orthopaedics Associates, P.C.

    3 Professional Park Dr, Ste 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Waldrop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

    John L. Holbrook
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Appalachian Orthopaedics Associates, P.C.

    3 Professional Park Dr, Ste 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Holbrook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Bart I. Mckinney
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Appalachian Orthopaedics Associates, P.C.

    3 Professional Park Dr, Ste 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Price is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis and Hip Replacement.

    Timothy D. Jenkins
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Osteoarthritis, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, and Hip Replacement.

    James M. Wells
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

    Robert J. Detroye
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Detroye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Richard W. Duncan
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Duncan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Appalachian Orthopaedics Associates, P.C.

    3 Professional Park Dr, Ste 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Rothy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top area of expertise is Osteoarthritis.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hurst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lord is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Aiken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    James D. Holt
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Etsu Family Medicine Associates

    917 W Walnut St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Holt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Ralph L. Mills
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Highlands Sports Medicine BucSports

    1043 Jack Vest Drive, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    It was a love for sports and a desire to help others that led Ralph Mills, MD, to become a sports medicine physician. He moved to the Appalachian Highlands to complete his medical training and decided to stay because it reminded him of his hometown, Madisonville, Tennessee. As an ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Mills also serves as a faculty member at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine. When it comes to treating patients, “Listening is paramount!” Dr. Mills says. “The diagnosis can often be made just by listening to the patient.” When Dr. Mills isn’t treating his patients, he’s busy coaching amateur baseball in Johnson City. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

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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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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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