The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in Charlotte, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near Charlotte, NC. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    801 East Morehead Street, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Lam is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Lam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Antisynthetase Syndrome, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Dermatomyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Sleep Medicine | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Sleep Medicine | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1010 Edgehill Road N., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Urvi Desai is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Dysferlinopathy, and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1918 Randolph Rd Ste 600, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Laster is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Laster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

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    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - SouthPark

    6324 Fairview Road, Suite 330, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sahithi Jarugula is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Jarugula 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), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Jarugula is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Baker is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Baker 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Baker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Ranken is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ranken 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 Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Ranken is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology. Dr. Ranken is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Wakeley is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Wakeley 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Wakeley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manika Zeri is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Zeri 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Zeri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1918 Randolph Rd Ste 600, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Johnson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Osteoporosis Consultants Of The Carolinas

    1918 Randolph Rd Ste 600, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diane George is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Antisynthetase Syndrome, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - Huntersville

    9920 Kincey Avenue, Suite 120, 
    Huntersville, NC 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pooja Kumari is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Kumari 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Kumari is board certified in Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    704 Gold Hill Road, Suite 203, 
    Fort Mill, SC 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashrito Dayal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Dr. Dayal 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Dayal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology. Dr. Dayal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Tryon Medical Partners

    10635 Park Rd, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Callahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Ulcerative Colitis, and Idiopathic Edema.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Raynald L. Desameau DMD PLLC IV

    10460 Park Rd, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Babich is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Babich 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, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    10512 Park Rd, Suite 113, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Waldman is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Waldman 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 Comedones, Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Holden is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Holden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Orlowsky is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Orlowsky 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Gladue is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gladue is rated as an Experienced 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), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Scleroderma. Dr. Gladue is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Southeast Psychological Services PLLC

    8840 Blakeney Professional Dr Ste 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Firas Kassab is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kassab 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome.

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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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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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