The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near birmingham, AL. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-996-7546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lauren Graham is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Graham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bullous Pemphigoid, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Dermatomyositis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Graham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Kenneth G. Saag
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Kenneth G. Saag
    Rheumatology
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-996-7438
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Saag is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Saag is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Arthritis. Dr. Saag is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Angelo Gaffo-Llontop is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gaffo-Llontop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis. Dr. Gaffo-Llontop is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Curtis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Curtis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Curtis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    205-934-0245
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Kimberly is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kimberly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis. Dr. Kimberly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-996-7438
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amanda Alexander is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-934-9999
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Andrews is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Andrews is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Fred J. Herndon
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Fred J. Herndon
    Internal Medicine
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    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    800-822-8816
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Fred Herndon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Herndon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Herndon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-996-7546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rebecca Kissel is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kissel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Actinic Keratosis, Lichen Planus, and Warts. Dr. Kissel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Aprajita Jagpal
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Aprajita Jagpal
    Rheumatology
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    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-930-8347
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aprajita Jagpal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jagpal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Jagpal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-996-7546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Craig Elmets is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Elmets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Psoriasis, Pityriasis Lichenoides, and Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica. Dr. Elmets is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Maria I. Danila
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Maria I. Danila
    Rheumatology
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    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-5038
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    English
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    Maria Danila is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Danila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and Gout. Dr. Danila is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Charles P. Lichty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Charles P. Lichty
    Internal Medicine
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    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    205-933-4664
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Lichty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lichty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Lichty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Ryan S. Weldon
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Ryan S. Weldon
    Rheumatology
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    Office

    2145 Highland Ave S Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-933-0320
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ryan Weldon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Weldon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Weldon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Maura J. Kennedy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Maura J. Kennedy
    Internal Medicine
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    Rheumatology Associates PC

    12 Office Park Cir, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    205-933-0320
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Maura Kennedy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Fibromyalgia, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Spalding is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Spalding is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Spalding is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sarah Hughey is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hughey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Melanoma, Ecthyma, and Mycosis Fungoides. Dr. Hughey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-930-8347
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Bailey Lipham is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lipham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Polymyositis. Dr. Lipham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Patricia L. Garver
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Patricia L. Garver
    Internal Medicine

    The Whitaker Clinic Of UAB Hospital

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-801-7474
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Patricia Garver is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Garver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    Office

    1720 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-934-5471
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
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    Kenkichi Nozaki is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nozaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Danon Disease, and Pompe Disease. Dr. Nozaki is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Dermatomyositis?

    Dermatomyositis is a disease that involves muscle inflammation and a skin rash. Polymyositis is a similar inflammatory condition that also involves muscle weakness, swelling, tenderness, and tissue damage but no skin rash. Both are part of a larger group of diseases called myopathies, more specifically inflammatory myopathies.

    When should I see a Dermatomyositis doctor near birmingham, AL?

    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 Dermatomyositis doctor near birmingham, AL?

    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 do I find the best Dermatomyositis doctor near birmingham, AL?

    You can find a Dermatomyositis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Dermatomyositis doctors near birmingham, AL?

    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 Dermatomyositis doctors near birmingham, AL?

    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 Dermatomyositis doctor near birmingham, AL?

    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 Dermatomyositis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dermatomyositis 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 Dermatomyositis doctor near birmingham, AL?

    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 Dermatomyositis 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 Dermatomyositis 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 Dermatomyositis doctors near birmingham, AL?

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

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