A rheumatologist is the type of doctor most specialized in diagnosing and treating spondylitis. They have the expertise to ask the right questions about medical and family history, look for inflammation and joint pain during a physical exam, and order necessary scans and blood tests to assess inflammation levels.

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A rheumatologist is the type of doctor most specialized in diagnosing and treating spondylitis. They have the expertise to ask the right questions about medical and family history, look for inflammation and joint pain during a physical exam, and order necessary scans and blood tests to assess inflammation levels.

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