The 20 Best PFAPA Doctors Near Me

Find the Top PFAPA Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 677 doctor with experience in PFAPA. Of these, 481 are Experienced, 154 are Advanced, 30 are Distinguished and 11 are Elite.

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    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Rennaz, VD, CH 

    Michael Hofer practices practicing medicine in Rennaz, Switzerland. Hofer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. They are also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Osteotomy.

    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Rome, IT 

    Donato Rigante practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Rigante is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.

    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Istanbul, TR 

    Amra Adrovic practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Ms. Adrovic is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Familial Mediterranean Fever, and Adenoidectomy.

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    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Genoa, IT 

    Marco Gattorno practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Gattorno is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Muckle-Wells Syndrome, Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Istanbul, TR 

    Sezgin Sahin practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Sahin is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. They are also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Familial Mediterranean Fever, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Aphthous Stomatitis, and Adenoidectomy.

    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Istanbul, TR 

    Ozgur Kasapcopur practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Mr. Kasapcopur is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Mediterranean Fever, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), PFAPA, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Adenoidectomy.

    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Istanbul, TR 

    Kenan Barut practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Mr. Barut is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Familial Mediterranean Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, and Adenoidectomy.

    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Paris, FR 

    Isabelle Paut-Kone practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Paut-Kone is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Muckle-Wells Syndrome, Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease, Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Kuopio, FI 

    Marjo Renko practices practicing medicine in Kuopio, Finland. Ms. Renko is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Lymphadenitis, Canker Sore, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Siena, IT 

    Luca Cantarini practices practicing medicine in Siena, Italy. Mr. Cantarini is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Behcet Disease, Pericarditis, Adult Still's Disease, Lung Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Elite in PFAPA
    Elite in PFAPA
    Oulu, FI 

    Terhi Tapiainen practices practicing medicine in Oulu, Finland. Tapiainen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Lymphadenitis, Canker Sore, Aphthous Stomatitis, and Adenoidectomy.

    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Avenue, Pediatric Rheumatology, Wfan, Pc 360, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sivia Lapidus is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Lapidus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Osteomyelitis in Children, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Dr. Lapidus is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Bordeaux, FR 

    Pascal Pillet practices practicing medicine in Bordeaux, France. Mr. Pillet is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Muckle-Wells Syndrome, and Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome.

    Advanced in PFAPA
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in PFAPA
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Children’s Pediatric Specialty Center

    3535 West 13 Mile Road, Suite 302, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Adams is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Adams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Erythromelalgia, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Adams is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Ljubljana, SI 

    Natasa Toplak practices practicing medicine in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Ms. Toplak is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Canker Sore, Aphthous Stomatitis, and Lymphadenitis.

    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Oulu, FI 

    Ulla Lantto practices practicing medicine in Oulu, Finland. Ms. Lantto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Canker Sore, Aphthous Stomatitis, Lymphadenitis, and Adenoidectomy.

    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Istanbul, TR 

    Ipek Ulkersoy practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Ms. Ulkersoy is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Canker Sore, Aphthous Stomatitis, and Lymphadenitis.

    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Istanbul, TR 

    Mehmet Yildiz practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Mr. Yildiz is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Familial Mediterranean Fever, and PFAPA.

    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Ankara, TR 

    Ezgi Batu practices practicing medicine in Ankara, Turkey. Ms. Batu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polyarteritis Nodosa, Familial Mediterranean Fever, Vasculitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Synovectomy.

    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Distinguished in PFAPA
    Trollhaettan, O, SE 

    Per Wekell practices practicing medicine in Trollhaettan, Sweden. Mr. Wekell is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA, Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, and Lymphadenitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of PFAPA?

    PFAPA is characterized by high fevers lasting three to six days and recurring every 21 to 28 days, accompanied by some or all of the signs noted in its name, namely mouth sores (aphthous stomatitis), sore throat (pharyngitis), and enlarged lymph nodes (cervical adenitis). The syndrome is sporadic and non-hereditary.

    When should I see a PFAPA doctor near me?

    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 a PFAPA doctor near me?

    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 PFAPA doctors near me?

    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 PFAPA doctors near me?

    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 a PFAPA doctor near me?

    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 PFAPA doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different PFAPA 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 a PFAPA doctor near me?

    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 PFAPA 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 PFAPA 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 PFAPA doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the PFAPA 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 a PFAPA doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the PFAPA 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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