The 20 Best Relapsing Polychondritis Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Relapsing Polychondritis near Tennessee, US. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Nashville General Hospital

    1818 Albion St, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Kroop is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kroop is rated as an Advanced 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), Relapsing Polychondritis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sallaya Chinratanalab is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chinratanalab is rated as an Advanced 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 Adult Still's Disease, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and IgG4-Related Disease.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Vanderbilt University Transplant Center

    1161 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Myers is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Myers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Dermatomyositis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

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    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 550, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffry Bieber is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Bieber is rated as an Advanced 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), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Springer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Springer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Advanced Diagnostic Imaging PC

    421 Henslee Dr, 
    Dickson, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Pourpaki is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dickson, Tennessee. Dr. Pourpaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Gore is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Gore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20300, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Crofford is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Crofford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Scleroderma, Myositis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    6799 Great Oaks Rd Ste 200, 
    Germantown, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raza Hashmi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Tennessee. Dr. Hashmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), MAGIC Syndrome, IgG4-Related Disease, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Sergent is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sergent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    854 W James M Campbell Blvd Ste 302, 
    Columbia, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Billy Bailey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 Medical Center Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Narender Annapureddy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Annapureddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microscopic Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    725 Glenwood Dr Ste E588, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Braggs is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Braggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Erlanger Rheumatology

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Brit is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Brit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Erlanger Rheumatology

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lizeth Romero is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Romero 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 Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rashmi Dhital is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dhital 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Small for Gestational Age, Arthritis, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Vanderbilt Pain Management Center Lebanon

    1616 W Main St Ste 201, 
    Lebanon, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Archana Srinivas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lebanon, Tennessee. Dr. Srinivas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6473 Kingston Pike, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Horner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Horner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Liver Failure, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Foothills Endodontics

    312 High St, 
    Maryville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Durand is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Durand 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Psoriasis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology

    Erlanger Rheumatology

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Mills is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Arthritis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctors in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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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