The 20 Best Inclusion Body Myositis Doctors Near Me in Atlanta, GA

Find the Top Inclusion Body Myositis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Inclusion Body Myositis near Atlanta, GA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurology

    1515 River Place, Suite 200, 
    Braselton, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavan Tummala is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Tummala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Tummala is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology - 2016 and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Epilepsy - 2017. Dr. Tummala is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Associates And Clinic, LLC

    1270 Friendship Road, Suite 100, 
    Braselton, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sylvia Dold is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Dold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Dold is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology - 2006. Dr. Dold is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Wellstar Medical Group LLC

    677 Church St Ne, Suite 100p, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Kamran is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Kamran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Dermatomyositis, and Gout. Dr. Kamran is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Associates And Clinic, LLC

    1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite 500, 
    Gainesville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Terry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Terry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Terry is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1999. Dr. Terry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis Center Of North Georgia

    957 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marta Bognar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bognar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Bognar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology - 1997. Dr. Bognar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katina Tsagaris is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Tsagaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleredema, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Scleroderma. Dr. Tsagaris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015. Dr. Tsagaris is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital

    3351 Northside Dr, 
    Macon, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rivner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Rivner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Rivner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Emory Pain Center-Executive Park

    12 Executive Park Dr NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vita Kesner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kesner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Kesner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Poling is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Poling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Stroke, Migraine, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Poling is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Poling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurology

    1515 River Place, Suite 200, 
    Braselton, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adebimpe Oyowe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Oyowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Cerebellar Degeneration, Foot Drop, and Serotonin Syndrome. Dr. Oyowe is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology - 2020. Dr. Oyowe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Emory University

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Building A, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Prateek Gandiga is an Associate Professor and Senior Physician in rheumatology at Emory University (Atlanta, Georgia). In addition to General Rheumatology practice, he heads the Emory Myositis Specialized Clinic and is a multi-disciplinary faculty member of the Emory Interstitial Lung Disease Center. Dr. Gandiga's professional interests in autoimmune myositis (including dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and anti-synthethase syndrome), and in-patient rheumatology are strongly influenced by his previous work as an academic hospital medicine specialist at Georgetown University, where he served in several local and national leadership positions. In addition to internal medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis and clinical fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Pennsylvania, he has received training through the selective NIH Clinical Research Training Program and Measey Clinical Educators' Training Program. Dr. Gandiga's professional activities include involvement in the design and execution of multiple clinical trials, as well as well-referenced contributions to theMedNet and other professional publications. He has played a leadership role in medical education and exam-preparation through the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American College of Rheumatology, and the Society of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Gandiga resides in Atlanta and enjoys spending time adventuring and eating gelato with his wife and their gooberhead of an adopted dog. Dr. Gandiga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Gandiga is board certified in Rheumatology (ABIM American Board Of Internal Medicine) and General Internal Medicine (ABIM American Board Of Internal Medicine). Dr. Gandiga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Northside Neurology

    1400 Northside Forsyth Dr Ste 250, 
    Cumming, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Cooper is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Au Medical Associates Inc

    1220 W Wheeler Pkwy, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerry Pruitt-Ii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pruitt-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus

    2415 Parkwood Dr, 
    Brunswick, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lori Trefts is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brunswick, Georgia. Dr. Trefts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Parkinson's Disease, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Trefts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    100 Woodruff Cir NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Xiao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Xiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Radial Nerve Dysfunction.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Inclusion Body Myositis?

    Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a progressive muscle disorder characterized by muscle inflammation, weakness, and atrophy (wasting). It is a type of inflammatory myopathy. The most common symptoms include progressive weakness of the legs, arms, fingers, and wrists. Some people also have weakness of the facial muscles (especially muscles controlling eye closure), or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). Muscle cramping and pain are uncommon, but have been reported in some people. The underlying cause of IBM is poorly understood and likely involves the interaction of genetic, immune-related, and environmental factors. Some people may have a genetic predisposition to developing IBM, but the condition itself typically is not inherited.

    When should I see an Inclusion Body Myositis doctor near Atlanta, GA?

    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 an Inclusion Body Myositis doctor near Atlanta, GA?

    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 Inclusion Body Myositis doctors near Atlanta, GA?

    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 Inclusion Body Myositis doctors near Atlanta, GA?

    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 an Inclusion Body Myositis doctor near Atlanta, GA?

    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 Inclusion Body Myositis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Inclusion Body Myositis 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 an Inclusion Body Myositis doctor near Atlanta, GA?

    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 Inclusion Body Myositis 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 Inclusion Body Myositis 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 Inclusion Body Myositis doctors near Atlanta, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Inclusion Body Myositis 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 an Inclusion Body Myositis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Inclusion Body Myositis 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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