The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in santa monica, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near santa monica, CA. Of these, 64 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Dermatomyositis
    Elite in Dermatomyositis
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    1000 Veteran Ave Rm 32-59, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    310-206-5366
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christina Charles-Schoeman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Charles-Schoeman 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-Schoeman is board certified in Rheumatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2005.

    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Sangmee S. Bae
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Sangmee S. Bae
    Rheumatology
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    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-2448
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sangmee Bae is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bae is rated as a Distinguished 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 Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Bae is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Alan H. Gorn
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Alan H. Gorn
    Rheumatology
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    UCLA Health Pulmonology

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-2448
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alan Gorn is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gorn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Still's Disease, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Gorn is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Ram R. Singh
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Ram R. Singh
    Rheumatology
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    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-825-2448
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    English
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    Ram Singh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced 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 Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-267-9643
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elizabeth Volkmann is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Volkmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Volkmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 365B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Maureen Mcmahon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Advanced 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Mcmahon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-2448
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Heather Bukiri is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bukiri 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 Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Scleredema. Dr. Bukiri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    Rheumatological Rehab Medical Group

    1328 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    310-256-2425
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elyse Rubenstein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Rubenstein 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Rubenstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    UCLA Health Santa Monica Rheumatology

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-582-6350
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benedict Tiong is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Tiong 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 Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Tiong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Howard H. Yang
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Howard H. Yang
    Rheumatology
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    UCLA Health Santa Monica Rheumatology

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-582-6350
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    English
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    Howard Yang is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Yang 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 Sjogren Syndrome, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    Santa Monica Bay Area Physicians

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1070, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-917-3376
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Laura Bernet is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bernet 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 Melanoma, Becker's Nevus, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Bernet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Orrin M. Troum
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Orrin M. Troum
    Rheumatology
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    2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 207, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    310-449-1999
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Orrin Troum is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Troum 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Troum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    200 Medical Plz Ste 365-B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-825-2448
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philip Clements is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Clements 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 Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Localized Scleroderma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Clements is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    UCLA Health Pulmonology

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-825-2448
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Grossman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Grossman 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 Lupus Nephritis, Takayasu Arteritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Grossman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Suzanne Kafaja
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Suzanne Kafaja
    Rheumatology
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    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-825-2448
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suzanne Kafaja is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kafaja 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 Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Kafaja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Yaqoot Khan
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Yaqoot Khan
    Internal Medicine
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    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-267-9643
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    English
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    Yaqoot Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khan 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 Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Cryoglobulinemia. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Kristal S. Choi
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Kristal S. Choi
    Rheumatology
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    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-2448
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    English
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    Kristal Choi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Choi 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 Sjogren Syndrome, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    200 Medical Plz Ste 365C, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-582-6350
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mihaela Taylor is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Taylor 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 Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Thanda S. Aung
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Thanda S. Aung
    Rheumatology
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    200 Med Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-2448
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    English
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    Thanda Aung is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Aung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and IgG4-Related Disease. Dr. Aung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Mengjun Hu
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Mengjun Hu
    Dermatology
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    200 Medical Plz Ste 450, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-6911
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    English
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    Mengjun Hu is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

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    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 do I find the best Dermatomyositis doctor near santa monica, CA?

    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 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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