Columbus Arthritis Center

03/05/2026

01/26/2026

Our offices will be open on Tuesday, January 27th.

01/23/2026

Update:
Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th due to inclement weather.

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Due to inclement weather, our office will be closed until noon on Monday, January 26th. Please check back for updates.

05/12/2025

Our team is working to resolve a temporary system issue that's causing some patients to receive multiple patient portal messages. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update this message once the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience.

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01/06/2025

Due to the inclement weather and road conditions, our offices will be closed until noon on January 6th, 2025.

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07/26/2023

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you of the recent passing of our beloved physician, Dr. Joseph Flood. It is truly a devastating loss and we are all deeply affected by this news.

Dr. Flood devoted his life to the practice of medicine and cared deeply for his patients. He joined the Columbus Arthritis Center family in 2012 and devoted himself to his patients. Previously he practiced at the Central Ohio Medical Group and at Musculoskeletal Medical Services, where he served as President.

Dr. Flood was recognized as one of the Best Doctors in America. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and as a Master of the American College of Rheumatology (MACR) and a Master of the Asia Pacific League of Associations of Rheumatology (MAPLAR).

He contributed to the field of rheumatology nationally as an active member of the American college of rheumatology (ACR) and served as ACR President from 2013-2014.

Perhaps most touching to him were the many cards and letters from his patients, which his wife read to him aloud. These messages of support, prayers, encouragement, and good wishes for his recovery were deeply appreciated. They uplifted his spirits.

Dr. Flood touched many lives and he developed lifelong and meaningful relationships with his students, colleagues, and staff at the Columbus Arthritis Center. He will be truly missed by many of those whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed in memory of Joseph Flood ’70 to: St. Ignatius High School (Dennis Stonequist), 1911 W. 30th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 or //Ignatius.edu/give or to the Rheumatology Research Foundation, 2200 Lake Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 or online at https://www.rheumresearch.org/donate and select “this gift is a tribute” to designate the donation in Dr. Joseph Flood’s honor. The family will match donations up to $10,000.00 total.

A celebration of life will be held on October 29th from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at The Fives, located at 550 Reach Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215.

06/28/2023

As of July 14th, Columbus Arthritis Center will no longer be using NextMD as our patient portal and patients will not be able to communicate through the NextMD portal after this date. Patients currently enrolled in the NextMD portal will receive a request to enroll in our new Patient Portal the week of July 17th, 2023.

12/22/2022

Due to anticipated inclement weather, we will be closed on December 23rd, 2022. We will be contacting anyone who has a previously scheduled appointment.

08/29/2022

Update: Thank you for your patience. Our phone lines are working.

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our incoming telephone lines. We will update this post once the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience.

02/04/2022

Out of concern for our patients and staff, we will be closed today, February 4th, 2022.

02/01/2022

Due to the winter storm, the Columbus Arthritis Center will be closed on February 3rd, 2022. If you have an appointment we will transfer that appointment to a telemedicine appointment for the same scheduled time. If you are an infusion patient, one of our nurses will call you to reschedule.

03/02/2021

Go to our website https://columbusarthritis.com/ to view NEW recommendations regarding the COVID VACCINE and your MEDICATIONS. Click the “COVID VACCINE INFO” link at the top right of the page. For additional questions, please call 614-486-5200.

Serving central Ohio since 1955, we are certified and trained rheumatologists, providing the most comprehensive rheumatic care in Ohio. Contact us today to make your appointment.