The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in la mesa, CA

Find the Top Dermatomyositis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near la mesa, CA. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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35 providers found
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Purushotham And Akther J. Kotha M D Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 400, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roshan Kotha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kotha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Kotha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Purushotham And Akther J. Kotha M D Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 400, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Akther Kotha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kotha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Dr. Kotha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Mayer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Mayer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Podiatry Associates Of San Diego County Inc.

    655 Euclid Ave Ste 401, 
    National City, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Cohen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in National City, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seborrheic Keratosis, Pyogenic Granuloma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Nodular Nonsuppurative Panniculitis, Chondrocalcinosis 2, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Taraneh Paravar is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Paravar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PARC Syndrome, Hypomelanosis of Ito, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Paravar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Bonita Medical Offices

    3955 Bonita Rd, 
    Bonita, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Martin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bonita, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Goodpasture Syndrome, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victoria Cartwright is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cartwright 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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Dermatomyositis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Cartwright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Firestein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Firestein is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Vasculitis, Synovitis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Firestein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Soo Choi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Kalunian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kalunian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Synovectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kalunian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chelsey Smith is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Smith 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), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Small for Gestational Age, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Lee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lee 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Gout. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vladislav Tsaltskan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tsaltskan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis. Dr. Tsaltskan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abha Singh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Relapsing Polychondritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hinds is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hinds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Syringoma, and Eschar. Dr. Hinds is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

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    4168 Front St Ste 4, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oleg Stens is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Stens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Dermatomyositis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Stens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Medderm Corp.

    3965 5th Ave Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Pelle is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pelle 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 Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Pelle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral required

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

    501 Washington St # 5250600, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zuhre Tutuncu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tutuncu 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 Fibromyalgia, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Tutuncu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral required

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Corrie Broudy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Broudy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Broudy 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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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