The 20 Best Temporal Arteritis Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

Find the Top Temporal Arteritis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 109 doctor with experience in Temporal Arteritis near Tennessee, US. Of these, 94 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Pediatric Rheumatology

    408 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 31A, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Ashley Blaske, MD, became fascinated with medicine when her brother was diagnosed with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. She went on to become the first and only fellowship trained and board-certified pediatric and adult rheumatologist in Tennessee. ""In my former position, I cared for patients who had no option but to drive all the way to Nashville to see a pediatric rheumatologist,"" Dr. Blaske says. After visiting the Appalachian Highlands, she and her husband fell in love with the community and its natural beauty and decided to stay. ""I am proud to serve as the region's only pediatric rheumatologist."" As an ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Blaske also serves as a faculty member at ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine.". Dr. Blaske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis. Dr. Blaske is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    Southeastern Retina Associates

    2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Kleinman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Dr. Kleinman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis

    Mountain Empire Eye Physicians P.L.L.C.

    3185 W State St, Ste 2010, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Bunning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Bunning is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), High Cholesterol, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Family Medicine

    Blue Ridge Family Medicine

    101 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 100, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Way is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Way is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology

    Vanderbilt University

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

    Kevin Byram is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Byram is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Polyarteritis Nodosa, Temporal Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Internal Medicine

    Premier Medical Group

    490 Dunlop Lane, Building 1, 
    Clarksville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marty Odom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clarksville, Tennessee. Dr. Odom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Retina

    141 Chesapeake Lane, Suite 201, 
    Clarksville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Akshay Thomas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clarksville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Retina

    100 Covey Drive, Suite 107, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Solomon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    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 Temporal Arteritis. 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.

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reid Longmuir is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Longmuir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    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 Temporal Arteritis. 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.

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

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

    Adam Debusk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Debusk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Temporal Arteritis, Optic Neuritis, and Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON).

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

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

    Eli Steigelfest is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Steigelfest is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. 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.

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    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 Temporal Arteritis. 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 Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

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

    Sujana Reddy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. 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.

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology

    Riverstone Rheumatology

    440 N Holtzclaw Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melinda Garcia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. 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.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Temporal Arteritis?

    Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is inflammation and damage to the blood vessels that supply blood to the head, neck, upper body and arms. It is also called temporal arteritis.

    When should I see a Temporal Arteritis 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 Temporal Arteritis 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 Temporal Arteritis 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 Temporal Arteritis 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 Temporal Arteritis 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 Temporal Arteritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Temporal Arteritis 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 Temporal Arteritis 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 Temporal Arteritis 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 Temporal Arteritis 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 Temporal Arteritis doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Temporal Arteritis 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 Temporal Arteritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Temporal Arteritis 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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