The 20 Best Relapsing Polychondritis Doctors Near Me in chapel hill, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Relapsing Polychondritis near chapel hill, NC. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Jayanth R. Doss
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Jayanth R. Doss
    Rheumatology
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    Duke Rheumatology Clinic - Clinic 1J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    919-613-2243
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jayanth Doss is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Doss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Doss is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Rheumatology. Dr. Doss is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center At Eastowne

    100 Eastowne Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    984-974-4191
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amanda Nelson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Nicole M. Orzechowski
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Nicole M. Orzechowski
    Internal Medicine
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    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    984-974-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicole Orzechowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Orzechowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Orzechowski is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Beth L. Jonas
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Beth L. Jonas
    Rheumatology
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    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    919-966-4131
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Beth Jonas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jonas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Jonas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    919-966-4996
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Alfredo Rivadeneira is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Rivadeneira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Vasculitis, Behcet Disease, Takayasu Arteritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Rivadeneira is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center At Eastowne

    100 Eastowne Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    984-974-4191
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Abigail Gilbert is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Behcet Disease, Lupus Nephritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    Office

    100 Eastowne Dr Fl 3, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    984-974-4191
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rumey Ishizawar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Ishizawar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Lupus Nephritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Ishizawar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Ankoor S. Shah
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Ankoor S. Shah
    Rheumatology
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    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    919-684-8111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ankoor Shah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Rheumatology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    Duke Lupus Clinic - Clinic 1J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    919-668-7630
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mithu Maheswaranathan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Maheswaranathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Maheswaranathan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Rheumatology, , and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine . Dr. Maheswaranathan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Rex M. Mccallum
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Rex M. Mccallum
    Rheumatology
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    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    919-681-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rex Mccallum is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mccallum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroretinitis, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Eales Disease, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Mccallum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Rheumatology, , and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine . Dr. Mccallum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Clark R. Denniston
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Clark R. Denniston
    Family Medicine

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    919-966-4996
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Clark Denniston is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Denniston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Denniston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. James E. Kurz
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. James E. Kurz
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 102, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    919-962-2862
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Kurz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kurz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Kurz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    919-613-2243
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Caldwell is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Caldwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Caldwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
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    Duke Infusion Center South Durham

    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
    Durham, NC 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    E William-St. is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. William-St. is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Relapsing Polychondritis, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. William-St. is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Rheumatology, , and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine . Dr. William-St. is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Nancy B. Allen
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Nancy B. Allen
    Rheumatology
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    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    2100 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nancy Allen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Woodward Burgert-Iii
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Dr. Woodward Burgert-Iii
    Family Medicine

    Univ. Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    75 Freedom Pkwy Ste C, 
    Pittsboro, NC 
     (13.8 miles away)
    919-545-0911
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Woodward Burgert-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Dr. Burgert-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Burgert-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Relapsing Polychondritis?

    Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is characterized by recurrent swelling and inflammation of cartilage and other tissues throughout the body. Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones at a joint and gives shape and support to other parts of the body. Other parts of the body that may be involved are the airways (trachea), costal (rib) cartilage, eyes, heart, vascular (veins) system, skin, kidney, and nervous system. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person depending on which parts of the body are affected. The exact underlying cause of RP is unknown. There are thought to be genetic and other unknown factors involved. RP often occurs along with autoimmune conditions. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and clinical examination. Other more common conditions may need to be excluded before RP can be diagnosed.

    When should I see a Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near chapel hill, NC?

    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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near chapel hill, NC?

    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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near chapel hill, NC?

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    How does MediFind rank Relapsing Polychondritis doctors near chapel hill, NC?

    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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctors near chapel hill, NC?

    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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near chapel hill, NC?

    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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near chapel hill, NC?

    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 Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctors near chapel hill, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Relapsing Polychondritis 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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