The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near Washington, DC. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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72 providers found
    Elite in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Elite in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Rider is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Rider is rated as an Elite 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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, and Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis.

    Elite in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Nih Niams Building 50

    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iago Pinal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pinal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Lung Transplant.

    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodolfo Curiel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Curiel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

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    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Gw Dermatology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Silverberg is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Silverberg is rated as an Advanced 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 Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Vitiligo.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    900 17th St Nw # 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Stolar is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stolar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Hospital Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Hospital Medicine | Rheumatology

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc

    5255 Loughboro Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sahar Lotfi is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lotfi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, and Adult Still's Disease. Dr. Lotfi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shari Diamond is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Diamond 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Reactive Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Peng is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Peng is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Katz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced 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 Melorheostosis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Myositis, and Polymyositis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Bunker is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunker 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 Scleritis, Sarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Virginia Steen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Steen is rated as an Advanced 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 Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Kuru, and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Family Medicine

    Gerald Family Care

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 117, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melvin Gerald is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    6900 Georgia Ave, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olcay Jones is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced 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, Dermatomyositis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Physician Assistant | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Physician Assistant | Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates

    5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 600, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Robbins is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Alison Ehrlich MD

    5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 530, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alison Ehrlich is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Ehrlich 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 Contact Dermatitis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Borenstein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Borenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    2300 M St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saira Bilal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bilal 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW # 1R84, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asia Mubashir is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mubashir 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 Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Rheumatology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2303, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gail Kerr is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kerr 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 Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Gout.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Rheumatology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2303, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tayseer Haroun is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Haroun 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), Sjogren Syndrome, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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