Arthritis Care in Raeford, NC
Providers who treat arthritis: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
7 providers in Raeford
Raeford is the Hoke County seat and a primary-care anchor for the western edge of the Fort Bragg footprint, and many military families live along the US 401 corridor between Raeford and Fayetteville. Two community hospitals serve the county, Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital and FirstHealth's hospital campus on Fayetteville Road, and both systems also run outpatient clinics in town, so routine checkups and well-child visits are available without leaving Raeford. More complex specialty referrals typically route to Fayetteville, about 25 minutes east.
TRICARE acceptance is common in Raeford because of the proximity to Fort Bragg. Confirm coverage on the provider's profile or call directly before booking.
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 Raeford
See all 7FirstHealth Firstcare Specialty Center — Orthopedic Surgery
FirstHealth FirstCare Specialty Center is an orthopedic surgery facility located in Raeford, NC. The center provides orthopedic surgical services to patients in the surrounding area.
Cape Fear Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. — Orthopedic Surgery
Cape Fear Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. provides orthopedic surgery services in Raeford, NC. The clinic's medical team is dedicated to diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions for patients in the local community.
Latifa Khoubach
Latifa Khoubach is an occupational therapist serving the Raeford, NC area. She works with patients to support their daily functioning and independence through personalized therapy approaches.
Kourtney Monshae Humes
Kourtney Monshae Humes is an occupational therapist in Raeford, NC. She works with patients to support their daily functioning and independence through therapeutic intervention and skill-building activities.
Erin Nicole Sweeney, OTR/L
Erin Nicole Sweeney, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist in Raeford, NC. She works with patients to improve their ability to perform everyday activities and maintain independence in their daily lives.
Emily Mae Vanbortel, OTR/L
Emily Mae Vanbortel is an occupational therapist (OTR/L) providing services in Raeford, NC. She works with patients to develop skills and strategies for daily living and functional independence.
Annarose Nicole Austin, OTD
Annarose Nicole Austin, OTD, provides occupational therapy services in Raeford, NC. She works with patients to support their independence and engagement in daily activities.
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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