Arthritis Care in Lillington, NC
Providers who treat arthritis: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
12 providers in Lillington
Lillington is the Harnett County seat and the central point of a primary-care-heavy market that stretches into Buies Creek and Anderson Creek. Central Carolina Hospital in nearby Sanford handles most inpatient care, while specialty referrals frequently run south to Fayetteville or north to the Raleigh-Cary corridor.
Understanding arthritis
Arthritis literally means joint inflammation, and the word is used broadly for many conditions that affect the joints and the tissues around them. Common forms include osteoarthritis, the most common type, which involves the breakdown of cartilage in a joint, and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the joints. Symptoms often include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
Because there are many types of arthritis, care can involve different providers. A primary-care provider often coordinates care; a rheumatologist specializes in inflammatory and autoimmune forms; physical and occupational therapists help with movement and function; and orthopedic surgeons address some joint problems.
Finding the right provider
A primary-care provider is a common starting point: they can evaluate joint symptoms, begin care, and refer you to a rheumatologist or other specialist when the type of arthritis calls for it. ProviderQuoHealth shows each provider's credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status so you can narrow the list before you call.
Arthritis is usually a long-term condition managed over time. One picture is different and time-critical. Septic arthritis is a joint infection, and MedlinePlus describes its symptoms as coming on quickly: a fever and swelling usually in just one joint, with intense joint pain that gets worse with movement, sometimes with redness or being unable to move the limb. That same page says recovery is good with prompt antibiotic treatment and that permanent joint damage may result if treatment is delayed, so do not wait for a routine appointment: go to an emergency department, and call 911 if you are too unwell to get there safely. Don't search a directory in an emergency.
Providers in Lillington
See all 12Cape Fear Valley Rheumatology -Lillington — Rheumatology
Cape Fear Valley Health Medical Group LLC offers rheumatology services in Lillington, NC. The practice focuses on the diagnosis and management of rheumatologic conditions for patients in the area.
Harnett Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Cape Fear Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine — Orthopedic Surgery
Cape Fear Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine provides orthopedic surgical services in Lillington, NC. The practice focuses on orthopedic and sports medicine care for patients in the area.
Bikramjit Singh Grewal, MD
Bikramjit Singh Grewal, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon providing care in Lillington, NC. Dr. Grewal specializes in orthopedic surgery and works with patients in the local community.
Tyler Weiland
Tyler Weiland is an occupational therapist providing services in Lillington, NC. Occupational therapy helps individuals develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily activities and meaningful engagement in work, school, and leisure.
Silnettra Yvette Barnhill
Silnettra Yvette Barnhill is an occupational therapist serving the Lillington, NC area. She works with patients to support their ability to participate in daily activities and meaningful occupations.
Madison Nichole Osullivan, OTR/L
Madison Nichole Osullivan, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist serving the Lillington, NC area. She works with clients to develop skills and strategies that support daily living and overall wellness.
Kelly Diane Byford, OTR/L
Kelly Diane Byford, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist practicing in Lillington, NC. She works with patients to support their ability to engage in meaningful daily activities and improve their overall function.
Jessica Renee Mitchell
Jessica Renee Mitchell is an occupational therapist serving the Lillington, NC area. She works with clients to develop skills and strategies for daily living and meaningful activities.
Jennifer Lynn Mahovlich, OTRL
Jennifer Lynn Mahovlich, OTRL, is an occupational therapist in Lillington, NC. She works with patients to develop and maintain the skills needed for daily living and work activities.
Carol Barrett
Carol Barrett is an occupational therapist based in Lillington, NC. She works with patients to help them develop the skills needed for daily living and activities.
Bridget Katana Mitchell
Bridget Katana Mitchell is an occupational therapist serving the Lillington, NC area. She works with patients to support their daily functioning and independence through occupational therapy services.
Common questions
What's the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteoarthritis, the most common type, involves the gradual breakdown of cartilage in a joint. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the joints. A clinician diagnoses the specific type, which guides the kind of care and the type of provider involved.
Do I need a rheumatologist, or can my primary-care provider manage arthritis?
Many people manage arthritis with their primary-care provider, who may refer you to a rheumatologist for inflammatory or autoimmune forms, or to physical therapy or an orthopedic surgeon depending on the situation. These provider types appear in this directory.
Is arthritis treatable?
Arthritis is generally a manageable, long-term condition, and care aims to reduce symptoms and maintain function. The right plan depends on the type and is set by a clinician. This page is general education, not individual medical advice.
When is a painful joint an emergency?
A joint that becomes intensely painful and swollen quickly, usually just one joint, with a fever and pain that gets worse with movement, can be septic arthritis, a joint infection. MedlinePlus says recovery is good with prompt antibiotic treatment and that permanent joint damage may result if treatment is delayed, so don't wait for a routine appointment: go to an emergency department, and call 911 if you are too unwell to get there safely. Don't search a directory in an emergency.
Sources
- Arthritis (MedlinePlus; publisher last updated 2025-03-03, read in full by the author 2026-08-16; verbatim: "Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis") · reviewed 2025-03-03
- Arthritis (NIAMS; publisher last reviewed 2022-11, read in full by the author 2026-08-16; verbatim: "'Arthritis' literally means joint inflammation", and the seven common types it lists) · reviewed 2022-11
- Arthritis (CDC hub page; read in a real browser by the author 2026-08-16. It carries the type list this page follows, verbatim "Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis type" plus rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout and childhood arthritis. NO PUBLISHER DATE IS SHOWN ON THIS PAGE, which is why none is recorded; that is a property of the source, not an omission here. Its earlier attributed quote about "more than 100 conditions" is NOT on the page and has been removed from this entry.)
- Septic arthritis (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia; publisher last reviewed 2025-05-12, read end to end in a real browser by the author 2026-08-16. Verbatim: "Symptoms usually come on quickly. There is a fever and joint swelling that is usually in just one joint. There is also intense joint pain, which gets worse with movement." its symptom list for children and adults, verbatim: "Not able to move the limb with the infected joint (pseudoparalysis)", "Severe joint pain", "Joint swelling", "Joint redness", "Fever"; and "Recovery is good with prompt antibiotic treatment. If treatment is delayed, permanent joint damage may result." Diagnosis on that page is by "Aspiration of joint fluid") · reviewed 2025-05-12
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