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

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The 20 Best Temporal Arteritis Doctors in Texas, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 411 doctor with experience in Temporal Arteritis near Texas, US. Of these, 360 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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411 providers found
    Elite in Temporal Arteritis
    Elite in Temporal Arteritis

    The University Of Texas At Austin

    1601 Trinity St, 
    Austin, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Curry Koening is a Rheumatologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Koening is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Koening is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenneth Lao
    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - Temple

    1815 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Dr. Kenneth Lao is a board-certified ophthalmologist with a subspecialty in neuro-ophthalmology. His professional interests include visual disorders related to the brain and optic nerves. He also helps evaluate and manage the causes of double vision and adult strabismus. Outside of work, Dr. Lao enjoys spending time with family, food, church and traveling. Dr. Lao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Esotropia, Strabismus, Temporal Arteritis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Olga V. Szalasny
    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 425 University

    425 University Blvd, 
    Round Rock, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Szalasny has been recognized as a Top Doc 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Szalasny is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

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    Paul D. Gerdes
    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Killeen

    3801 Scott And White Dr, 
    Killeen, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gerdes attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX. He then completed a residency in family medicine at John Peter Smith Hospitals in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Gerdes is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Gerdes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Matthew S. Hogenmiller
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Rheumatology Associates

    4370 Medical Arts Dr, Ste 350, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Hogenmiller is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Hogenmiller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

    Heidi Schneider
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology

    Trinity Mother Frances - HealthPark Plaza

    1327 Troup Hwy., 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Schneider is a Rheumatologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Dustin Stidger
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology

    Trinity Mother Frances - HealthPark Plaza

    1327 Troup Hwy., 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dustin Stidger is a Rheumatologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Stidger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Jonathan P. Grady
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    Frank J. Grady, MD Assoc.- Brazosport Eye Clinic

    103 Parking Way St, 
    Lake Jackson, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Grady, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Lake Jackson and nearby communities. Jonathan Grady specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at Frank J. Grady, MD Assoc.- Brazosport Eye Clinic. To make an appointment, please call (979) 297-2961. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Grady is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

    Margarita Fallena
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    North Texas Center For Rheumatology

    12740 Hillcrest Rd, Ste 265, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish

    Margarita Fallena is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fallena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    General Surgery

    Houston Oculoplastic Associates PLLC

    6400 Fannin St Ste 2220, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Imtiaz Chaudhry is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Orbital Cellulitis, Carbuncle, Turbinectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Freddie Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Temporal Arteritis, Papilledema, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Temporal Arteritis
    Internal Medicine

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

    520 Douglas Blvd, 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Beaird is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Beaird is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    UT Southwestern - Ophthalmology

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 6th Fl, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Tenzel is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tenzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    Shulkin Eye Associates

    7777 Forest Lane, Suite C200, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Zev Shulkin is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Shulkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Rod Foroozan
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    1977 Butler Blvd, Ste E3.100 MS BCM 633, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Foroozan has published hundreds of manuscripts in the field of medicine. He is the current editor-in-chief of International Ophthalmology Clinics and has published several books in Ophthalmology including the widely read 7th edition of the Neuro-ophthalmology Review Manual. He is a reviewer for dozens of journals in the field of Ophthalmology and neuroscience, and has been an active contributor to Web MD since 2000. Dr. Foroozan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Thomas Geppert
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    8144 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 800, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Geppert is a Rheumatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Geppert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

    Stanley B. Cohen
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Rheumatology Associates

    8144 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 800, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Cohen is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Endoscopy.

    Sarra Musa
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Rheumatology

    Trinity Clinic

    3030 North St., Suite 450, Suite 450, 
    Beaumont, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarra Musa is a Rheumatologist in Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Musa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Hans Schuricht
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Ophthalmology

    Trinity Mother Frances - HealthPark Plaza

    1327 Troup Hwy., 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hans Schuricht is an Ophthalmologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Schuricht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Afeefa K. Chaudhry
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Temporal Arteritis
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Texas Health Internal Medicine

    4001 Long Prairie Road, Suite 123, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Afeefa Chaudhry is board-certified in internal medicine and specializes in geriatric medicine. She began her medical career in 1997 working in the area of women’s health. Dr. Chaudhry settled in North Texas in 2008 and previously worked for seven years in a senior care clinic in the Lewisville area before joining Texas Health Physicians Group in 2022. She is experienced in caring for patients with dementia and other challenging disorders associated with the aging population. Dr. Chaudhry earned her medical degree at King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City. She went on to complete a geriatric medicine fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. Dr. Chaudhry is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Temporal Arteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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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