The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in laguna beach, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near laguna beach, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required
    31862 Coast Highway, Suite 305, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Park is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Park 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCI Health - Laguna Hills Multispecialty

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Schenk is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Schenk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Schenk is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Schenk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Dermatology Center

    850 Health Sciences Road, Floor 2, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergei Grando is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Grando 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 Pemphigus Vulgaris, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Foliaceus, and Bullous Pemphigoid. Dr. Grando is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology. Dr. Grando is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Chay Bae, DO

    26538 Moulton Pkwy Ste 38E, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chay Bae is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bae 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 Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Bae is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fatemeh Farshami is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Farshami 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Farshami is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Farshami is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 205B, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Leehealey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Leehealey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Leehealey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Barranca Medical Offices

    Irvine, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Nguyen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Irvine Multi-Speciality Surgical Care

    4900 Barranca Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anny Wu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, IgG4-Related Disease, and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    355 Placentia Ave Ste 208, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathy Karamlou is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Karamlou is rated as an Advanced 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 Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Karamlou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Newport Beach

    1601 Avocado Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Semeniuk is a primary care provider, a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Semeniuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Semeniuk is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

    856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bavani Nadeswaran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nadeswaran 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hepatitis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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

    Hoag Clinic

    510 Superior Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Dau is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Dau 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Chondrocalcinosis 2. Dr. Dau is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bristol Park Medical Group Inc

    722 Baker St, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Man Shim is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Shim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Shim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    26700 Towne Centre Dr, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Farah Mahmood is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Arthritis. Dr. Mahmood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahmood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Uc Irvine Health Medical Group-Tustin Fam Med

    1451 Irvine Blvd, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Kraus is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kraus 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 Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Cavernous Lymphangioma, and Alopecia Areata. Dr. Kraus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Palliative Care Specialists Inc

    3401 W Sunflower Ave Ste 250, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wesam Houshan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Houshan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency, GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency, Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Medical Group Oncology

    19582 Beach Blvd, Ste 206, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaser Homsi is a primary care provider, a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Homsi 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 Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Complete Care Community Health Center Inc

    11100 Warner Ave Ste 200, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gihyun Myung is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Myung 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Palindromic Rheumatism. Dr. Myung 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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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