The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in hamden, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near hamden, CT. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Betty Hsiao
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Betty Hsiao
    Rheumatology
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    North Haven Medical Center-Radiology

    6 Devine St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    203-287-6200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Betty Hsiao is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hsiao is rated as a Distinguished 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 Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Hsiao is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    General Thoracic Surgeons Of Ct P.D.

    330 Orchard St Ste 300, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    203-680-7050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Harjinder Chowdhary is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Chowdhary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Chowdhary is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    General Thoracic Surgeons Of Ct P.D.

    330 Orchard St Ste 300, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Fotios Koumpouras is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Koumpouras is rated as an Advanced 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Koumpouras is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    136 Sherman Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    203-785-0885
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gordon Hutchinson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Dr. Hutchinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    Office

    322 E Main St Ste 2G, 
    Branford, CT 
     (8.9 miles away)
    203-481-3419
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sarika Ramachandran is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Branford, Connecticut. Dr. Ramachandran is rated as an Advanced 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Dermatomyositis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis. Dr. Ramachandran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    Office

    60 Temple St Ste 6A, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    203-789-2255
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elise Carlson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Carlson 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Fibromyalgia, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    Yale University

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    203-688-4242
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeff Gehlhausen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Gehlhausen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Actinic Keratosis, and Bullae. Dr. Gehlhausen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.9 miles away)
    203-737-5430
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lenore Buckley is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Buckley 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Scleroderma. Dr. Buckley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    Yale Dermatology Associates PC

    2 Church St S Ste 305, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (6.4 miles away)
    203-789-1249
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Cohen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Cohen 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 Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Granuloma Annulare, and Lichen Planus. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Colleen Sherkow
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Colleen Sherkow
    Internal Medicine
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    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    701 North Colony Rd Ste 101, 
    Wallingford, CT 
     (7.2 miles away)
    203-284-3144
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Colleen Sherkow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wallingford, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sherkow 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Sherkow is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sherkow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Mcdougall is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Mcdougall is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Mcdougall is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
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    2 Church St S Ste 305, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (6.4 miles away)
    203-785-4445
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lais Lopes-Almeida is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Lopes-Almeida is rated as an Advanced 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Dermatomyositis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Molluscum Contagiosum.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    Trinity Health Of New England - Rheumatology

    3801 E Main St, 2nd Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (11.6 miles away)
    203-709-6855
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mirela Nicolescu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Nicolescu 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 Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Nicolescu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nicolescu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Aryeh M. Abeles
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Aryeh M. Abeles
    Rheumatology
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    816 Broad St Ste 14, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (12.4 miles away)
    203-235-6402
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aryeh Abeles is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Abeles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palindromic Rheumatism, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Abeles is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    Office

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.9 miles away)
    203-785-4085
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bhaskar Roy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Robert T. Schoen
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Robert T. Schoen
    Internal Medicine
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    New Haven Rheumatology PC

    47 Clapboard Hill Rd Ste 2, 
    Guilford, CT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    203-533-7159
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Schoen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Guilford, Connecticut. Dr. Schoen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Togaviridae Disease, Chikungunya, Lyme Disease, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Schoen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
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    Waterbury Counseling Affiliates

    1078 W Main St, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (14.4 miles away)
    203-757-1585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Misty Eleryan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Eleryan 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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Eleryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Ning M. Li
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Ning M. Li
    Dermatology
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    Dianon Systems Inc

    1 Forest Pkwy, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (10.9 miles away)
    800-328-2666
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ning Li is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Li 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 Pemphigus and Fogo Selvagem, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Parathyroidectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Micha Abeles
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Micha Abeles
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    816 Broad St Ste 14, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (12.4 miles away)
    203-235-6402
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Micha Abeles is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Abeles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palindromic Rheumatism, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Abeles is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Brian J. Peck
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Brian J. Peck
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    1389 W Main St, Suite 120, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (14.2 miles away)
    203-755-5555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Peck is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Peck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Peck 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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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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