The 20 Best PFAPA Doctors Near Me in Cincinnati, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in PFAPA near Cincinnati, OH. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in PFAPA

    Dr. Alexei A. Grom
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in PFAPA

    Dr. Alexei A. Grom
    Pediatric Rheumatology
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    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    513-636-7686
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexei Grom is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Grom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Grom is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in PFAPA

    Dr. Grant S. Schulert
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in PFAPA

    Dr. Grant S. Schulert
    Pediatric Rheumatology
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    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    513-636-4676
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Grant Schulert is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Schulert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. Dr. Schulert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Sirada Panupattanapong
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Sirada Panupattanapong
    Pediatric Rheumatology
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    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    216-444-8950
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Thai
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    Sirada Panupattanapong is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Panupattanapong is rated as an Experienced 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Kawasaki Disease, and PFAPA. Dr. Panupattanapong is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2019. Dr. Panupattanapong is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Kyla D. Driest
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Kyla D. Driest
    Pediatric Rheumatology
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    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    614-722-5525
    Languages Spoken:
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    Kyla Driest is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Driest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), PFAPA, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Driest is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Hermine I. Brunner
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Hermine I. Brunner
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    513-636-4676
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Portuguese
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    Hermine Brunner is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Brunner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Dr. Brunner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Jackeline J. Rodriguez-Smith
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Jackeline J. Rodriguez-Smith
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    513-636-8004
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jackeline Rodriguez-Smith is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Rodriguez-Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Localized Scleroderma, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and PFAPA. Dr. Rodriguez-Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Daniel J. Lovell
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Daniel J. Lovell
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    513-636-4676
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Lovell is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Lovell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Dr. Lovell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Jennifer L. Huggins
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Jennifer L. Huggins
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    513-803-0649
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Huggins is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Huggins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. Dr. Huggins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Shoghik Akoghlanian
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Shoghik Akoghlanian
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    614-722-5525
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
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    Shoghik Akoghlanian is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Akoghlanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), PFAPA, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Akoghlanian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Melissa M. Argraves
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Melissa M. Argraves
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    614-722-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Melissa Argraves is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Argraves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her clinical expertise encompasses PFAPA. Dr. Argraves is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Edward J. Oberle
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Edward J. Oberle
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    614-722-5525
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Edward Oberle is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Oberle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Arthritis. Dr. Oberle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Dustin E. Fleck
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Dustin E. Fleck
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Dayton Children's Specialty Care Center-Main Campus

    730 Valley St, 
    Dayton, OH 
    937-641-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dustin Fleck is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Fleck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Dr. Fleck is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in PFAPA

    Dr. Andrew S. Zeft
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in PFAPA

    Dr. Andrew S. Zeft
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    216-444-5801
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Zeft is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Zeft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, PFAPA, and Arthritis. Dr. Zeft is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Roberto E. Borgia
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Roberto E. Borgia
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    UH Westlake Health Center Rainbow Specialty Clinic

    960 Clague Rd Ste 1600, 
    Westlake, OH 
    440-250-2800
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Roberto Borgia is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Borgia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), PFAPA, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Kawasaki Disease. Dr. Borgia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Philip J. Hashkes
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in PFAPA

    Dr. Philip J. Hashkes
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    American Physicians Nurses Home Care

    6000 W Creek Rd Ste 10, 
    Independence, OH 
    800-223-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philip Hashkes is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Hashkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Arthritis, and Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Cincinnati, 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 a PFAPA doctor near Cincinnati, 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 do I find the best PFAPA doctor near Cincinnati, OH?

    You can find a PFAPA doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank PFAPA doctors near Cincinnati, 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 PFAPA doctors near Cincinnati, 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 a PFAPA doctor near Cincinnati, 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 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 Cincinnati, 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 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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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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