The 20 Best Inclusion Body Myositis Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

Find the Top Inclusion Body Myositis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 68 doctor with experience in Inclusion Body Myositis near Virginia, US. Of these, 57 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Shaena H. Blevins
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 312, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Shaena Blevins, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who practiced neurology in Gainesville, Georgia, for more than a decade. She loves her patients and, ""the long-term relationships and continuity of care that being a neurologist allows,"" she says. Dr. Blevins feels it is key to listen to her patients and their caregivers. She also believes, ""it is of utmost importance for my patients to understand their disease and treatment options."" Dr. Blevins and her husband are happy to be returning 'home' to the Appalachian Highlands to raise their children around family. Procedures". Dr. Blevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Transverse Myelitis, and Memory Loss.

    Floranne Ernste
    Distinguished in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Rheumatology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Floranne Ernste is a Rheumatologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Ernste is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Distinguished in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teerin Liewluck is a Psychiatrist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Liewluck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Myositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis.

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    Distinguished in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Distinguished in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Gwathmey is a Neurologist in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Gwathmey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Neurology

    Bon Secours Neurology Clinic

    1510 N 28th St Ste 110, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Vota is a Neurologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Vota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Peripheral Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Sorenson is a Neurologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Sorenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Dysarthria.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Hoffman is a Neurologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Neurology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lyell Jones is a Neurologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruple Laughlin is a Neurologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Laughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Mononeuritis Multiplex, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Nerve Decompression.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Neurology

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Jones is a Neurologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Migraine, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Tomaculous Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Galbreath is a Neurologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Galbreath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Office

    1001 E Leigh St Fl 13, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Johnson is a Neurologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Elliott is a Neurologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Moutvic is a Physiatrist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Moutvic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Office

    12200 Warwick Blvd Ste 110, 
    Newport News, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Livingstone is a Neurologist in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Livingstone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Williamsburg Neurology P.C.

    120 Kings Way Ste 2700, 
    Williamsburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawke Soueidan is a Neurologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Soueidan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Advanced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Smith is a Neurologist in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Pearson is a Neurologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, Benign Autosomal Dominant Myopathy, and Collagen VI-Related Myopathy.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reem Alhammad is a Neurologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Alhammad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Dysferlinopathy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis
    Experienced in Inclusion Body Myositis

    Sentara Therapy Center-Fort Norfolk

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 202, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Davenport is a Neurologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Davenport is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Serotonin Syndrome, Vascular Dementia, Stroke, and Seizures.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Virginia, 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 an Inclusion Body Myositis doctor in Virginia, 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 Inclusion Body Myositis doctors in Virginia, 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 Inclusion Body Myositis doctors in Virginia, 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 an Inclusion Body Myositis doctor in Virginia, 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 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 in Virginia, 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 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 in Virginia, US?

    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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