The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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84 providers found
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Boh is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Boh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Plaque Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Davis is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Cardiology

    Office

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 406, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carole Bitar is a Cardiologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Bitar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Chromoblastomycosis, Localized Scleroderma, and Pityriasis Lichenoides.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Richard is a Dermatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Richard has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Amber Dawson
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center Lake Area

    4150 Nelson Road, Building G, Suite 5, Building 5, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amber Dawson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Dawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Lesley Saketkoo
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave Dept Of, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lesley Saketkoo is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Saketkoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saravanan Thiagarajan is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Thiagarajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Thiagarajan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Murina is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Murina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, Lamellar Ichthyosis, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Ang is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Family Medicine

    Hamilton Medical Group

    200 A Energy Pkwy., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francine Manuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeanine Martin is a Rheumatologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Erythema Nodosum. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittany Stumpf is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Stumpf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Psoriasis, and Albinism.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Pitre is a Dermatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Pitre has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Melanoma, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Supraja Yeturi is a Rheumatologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Yeturi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Yeturi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Our Lady OD The Lake Dermatology

    7855 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laci Lafleur is a Dermatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lafleur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Melanoma, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manuel Vargas is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Pelican Urgent Care - West End

    63025 West End Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Erickson earned her medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans. She then completed a Dermatology Residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans and is board certified by the American Academy of Dermatology. She resides in Slidell with her husband and children. Dr. Erickson was born and raised in France and speaks both English and French fluently. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Jackson is a Dermatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Cutis Gyrata Syndrome, Gerodermia Osteodysplastica, Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, and Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Soine Dermatology & Asthetics

    1441 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samantha Karlin is a Dermatologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Karlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Female Pattern Baldness, and Malignant Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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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