The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Dermatomyositis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 113 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Dermatomyositis
    Elite in Dermatomyositis

    Office

    1000 Veteran Ave Rm 32-59, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Charles is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Charles is rated as an Elite 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 Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Charles is board certified in Rheumatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2005.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Said Beydoun is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Beydoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Office

    1200 N State St La County Usc Medic Ctr, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Quismorio is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Quismorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

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    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Neurology

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leila Darki is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Darki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juliana Berk is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Berk 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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum, DRESS Syndrome, Melanoma, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1515 N Vermont Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Kim is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Melanoma, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    1450 San Pablo St # 2000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Crew is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Crew is rated as an Advanced 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 Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, DRESS Syndrome, Cellulitis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Albert is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Albert is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Office

    4650 W Sunset Blvd # 60, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Spitznagle is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Spitznagle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Ramesh C. Kesavalu, MD Private Practice

    1500 S Central Ave, Ste 200A, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Provide professional, friendly, and compassionate care to all of my patients. Dr. Kesavalu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Kesavalu is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology). Dr. Kesavalu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Cedars-Sinai Dermatology-Beverly Hills

    99 N La Cienega Blvd Ste 202, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Abuav is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Abuav is rated as an Advanced 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 Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    700 W 7th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chen Xie is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Xie 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 Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, and Lupus Nephritis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    830 S Flower St # A100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Worswick is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Worswick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Scalded Skin Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Keck-Downtown Los Angeles

    830 S Flower St Ste A100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mabel Vasquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vasquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Wagdy W. Kades, Md., Inc

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wagdy Kades is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Kades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Kades is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Arthritis Associates Of Southern California

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Soha Dolatabadi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Dolatabadi is rated as an Experienced 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 Fibromyalgia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). Dr. Dolatabadi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Arkfeld is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arkfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Ehresmann is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ehresmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Still's Disease, Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Palindromic Rheumatism.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Ortiz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shuntaro Shinada is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 does MediFind rank Dermatomyositis doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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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