The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in Rochester, NY

Find the Top Dermatomyositis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near Rochester, NY. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Dermatology-College Town

    40 Celebration Dr, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Richardson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    222 Alexander St, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Jones is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Alexander Park Medical Campus

    222 Alexander St Ste 3000, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ya Chen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Dermatology-College Town

    40 Celebration Dr, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anna De Benedetto is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. De Benedetto 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 Actinic Keratosis, Atopic Dermatitis, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, and Psoriasis. Dr. De Benedetto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Korman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Korman is rated as an Experienced 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 Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Gout, and Scleroma. Dr. Korman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Anandarajah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Anandarajah 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), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Synovitis, and Arthritis. Dr. Anandarajah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Baluta is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Baluta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis. Dr. Baluta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Mercurio is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Mercurio 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 Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, Lichen Sclerosus, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Warts. Dr. Mercurio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Neurology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Neurology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester Medical Center - School Of Medicine And Dentistry

    601 Elmwood Ave, Box CU 420669, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Griggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, NY. Dr. Griggs 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Familial Periodic Paralysis, and Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darren Tabechian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Tabechian 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Vasculitis, Palindromic Rheumatism, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Tabechian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Clinic At Strong Memorial Hospital-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester,, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Looney is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester,, New York. Dr. Looney is rated as an Advanced 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Looney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Strong Memorial Hospital PSYCH

    601 Elmwood Ave # 777R, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Luce is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Luce 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 Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Thornton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Thornton 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 Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emma Ciafaloni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Ciafaloni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    1425 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfredo Torres is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Torres 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 Dementia, Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Alcoholic Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ummara Shah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shah 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), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bethany Marston is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Marston 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), Takayasu Arteritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Dr. Marston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Palma is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Palma 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Adult Still's Disease, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Palma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ralf Thiele is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Thiele is rated as an Experienced 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 Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Thiele 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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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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