The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 64 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Dermatomyositis
    Elite in Dermatomyositis

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Charles-Schoeman is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Charles-Schoeman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sangmee Bae is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bae is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    UCLA Health Pulmonology

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Gorn is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gorn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Still's Disease, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

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    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 540, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanaz Kermani is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kermani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis. Dr. Kermani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    UCLA Santa Monica Mohs Laboratory

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 510, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Cheng is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Melanoma, DRESS Syndrome, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Santa Monica Bay Area Physicians

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1070, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Bernet is a Dermatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bernet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Becker's Nevus, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 207, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Orrin Troum is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Troum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Troum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    West Washington Internal Medicine

    11303 W Washington Blvd # 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Soheil Azimi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Azimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Azimi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Payam Soltanzadeh is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Soltanzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 450, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mengjun Hu is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Martin is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1301 20th St Ste 390, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Ramer is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Ramer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mahler is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mahler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Polymyositis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology | Nephrology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology | Nephrology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ram Singh is a Rheumatologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Lupus Nephritis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Fitzgerald is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    100 Medical Plz, Suite 310, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maureen Mcmahon is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Volkmann is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Volkmann has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Sarcoidosis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Bukiri is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bukiri has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Scleredema.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Cedars-Sinai Dermatology-Beverly Hills

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

    Rachel Abuav is a Dermatologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Abuav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Rheumatological Rehab Medical Group

    1328 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elyse Rubenstein is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Rubenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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