The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in Columbus, OH

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The 20 Best Dermatomyositis Doctors near Columbus, OH

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Dermatomyositis near Columbus, OH. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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61 providers found
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Rheumatology

    Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.

    700 Children's Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alysha Taxter is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Taxter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Lyme Disease, Arthritis, and Myositis. Dr. Taxter is currently accepting new patients.

    Wael N. Jarjour
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

    480 Medical Center Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wael Jarjour is a Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Jarjour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Myositis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis
    Distinguished in Dermatomyositis

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miriam Freimer is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Freimer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Dermatomyositis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

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    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Ohio State Dermatology West

    1328 Dublin Rd Ste 100, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Kaffenberger is a Dermatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kaffenberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Bullous Pemphigoid, Guttate Psoriasis, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

    Drew Kurtzman
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    AndHealth Dermatology

    2 Miranova Pl Ste 500, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Drew Kurtzman is a Dermatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kurtzman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Pemphigus, Pemphigus Foliaceus, Dermatomyositis, and Stiff Skin Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Neurology

    OhioHealth Neurological Physicians

    285 E State St Ste 430, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Novak is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Zarife Sahenk
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zarife Sahenk is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Sahenk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis

    Dermatologists Of Southwest Ohio, Inc.

    2359 East Main Street, 
    Bexley, OH 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Zirwas is a Dermatologist in Bexley, Ohio. Dr. Zirwas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Zirwas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Neurology

    Ohio State Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute

    2835 Fred Taylor Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Weber is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    303 E Town St Fl 3, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanisha Mathur is a Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mathur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Oberle is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Oberle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Rheumatology
    555 S 18th St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stacy Ardoin is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Ardoin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Ardoin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    543 Taylor Ave Fl 3, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Whisler is a Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Whisler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Whisler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Osu Internal Medicine LLC

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Judith Lin is a Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Raynaud Phenomenon, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Veterans Administration Hospital

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hackshaw is a Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hackshaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, and Adult Still's Disease.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Osu Internal Medicine LLC

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jisna Paul is a Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Paul is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Veterans Administration Hospital

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheryl Mascarenhas is a Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mascarenhas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Osu Internal Medicine LLC

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Ajam is a Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Ajam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Ajam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Dermatomyositis

    Ohio State Dermatology West

    1328 Dublin Rd Ste 100, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Kaffenberger is a Dermatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kaffenberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Cellulitis, DRESS Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    303 E Town St Fl 3, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Lake is a Rheumatologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Lake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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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 near Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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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