The 20 Best Tendinitis Doctors Near Me in Alton, IL

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The 20 Best Tendinitis Doctors near Alton, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Tendinitis near Alton, IL. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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20 providers found
    Distinguished in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Alton Podiatry Clinic PC

    3535 College Ave, 
    Alton, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Huels is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Huels is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, and Hammer Toe.

    Distinguished in Tendinitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Tendinitis
    General Surgery

    Alton Podiatry Clinic PC

    3535 College Ave, 
    Alton, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Huels is a General Surgeon in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Huels is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Metatarsalgia, Hammer Toe, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic PC

    4411 Alby St, 
    Alton, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Vest is an Orthopedics provider in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Vest is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Sports Medicine

    Alton Orthopedic Clinic

    4 Memorial Dr Ste 130, 
    Alton, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Omotola is a Sports Medicine provider in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Omotola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Orthopedics

    Office

    4 Memorial Dr Ste 130B, 
    Alton, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Stirton is an Orthopedics provider in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Stirton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Sports Medicine

    Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc

    1 Memorial Dr, 
    Alton, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Messmer is a Sports Medicine provider in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Messmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Messmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Next Step Foot And Ankle Centers Inc

    3505 College Ave Ste B, 
    Alton, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krista Nelson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Caffey Disease, Corns and Calluses, and Metatarsalgia.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tendinitis
    General Surgery
    11155 Dunn Road, Suite 206E, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venkata Bodavula is a General Surgeon in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bodavula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

    Zachary Newland
    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    243 Dunn Road, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Newland is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Newland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Athlete's Foot.

    Crystel Knierim
    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Advanced in Tendinitis

    SSM Health Orthopedics - Florissant

    1120 Shackelford Road, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Knierim is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with special interest in general orthopedics including trauma, foot and ankle, hand, shoulder, sports medicine, and joint replacement. Dr, Knierim received her medical degree and completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Missouri Orthopedic Association and the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society. Dr. Knierim serves the greater St. Louis region at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. Dr. Knierim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    662 St. Ferdinand St., 
    Florissant, MO 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Wood is a Podiatric Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Metatarsalgia, Fungal Nail Infection, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Tendinitis
    Orthopedics

    BJC Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports

    11125 Dunn Rd Ste 301, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Belew is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Belew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Orthopedics

    BJC Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports

    11125 Dunn Rd Ste 301, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Weltmer is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Weltmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Orthopedics

    BJC Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports

    11125 Dunn Rd Ste 301, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Dalal is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Family Medicine

    Family Care At Christian Hospital

    11125 Dunn Rd Ste 406, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gena Napier is a Family Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Napier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Sheehan Syndrome, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    1224 Graham Road, Suite 3010, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shari Kaminsky is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Kaminsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Metatarsalgia, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, and Corns and Calluses.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    1224 Graham Road, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Djali is a Podiatric Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Djali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Bunions, and Metatarsalgia.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Surgery
    1224 Graham Road, Suite 3010, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kateman is a Podiatric Surgeon in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Kateman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, Bunions, and Hammer Toe.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Experienced in Tendinitis

    Interventional Pain Management

    261 Dunn Rd, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahendra Gunapooti is a Pain Medicine provider in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Gunapooti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis.

    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Tendinitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Ahs Il Medical Group LLC

    3908 Maryville Rd, Suite 4, 
    Granite City, IL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Blakeman is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Blakeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Blakeman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Tendinitis?

    Tendons are the fibrous structures that join muscles to bones. When these tendons become swollen or inflamed, it is called tendinitis. In many cases, tendinosis (tendon degeneration) is also present.

    When should I see a Tendinitis doctor near Alton, IL?

    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 Tendinitis doctor near Alton, IL?

    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 Tendinitis doctors near Alton, IL?

    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 Tendinitis doctors near Alton, IL?

    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 Tendinitis doctor near Alton, IL?

    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 Tendinitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tendinitis 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 Tendinitis doctor near Alton, IL?

    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 Tendinitis 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 Tendinitis 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 Tendinitis doctors near Alton, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tendinitis 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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