The 20 Best Juvenile Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in oakland, CA

Find the Top Juvenile Dermatomyositis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Juvenile Dermatomyositis near oakland, CA. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Jessica A. Neely
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Elite in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Jessica A. Neely
    Pediatric Rheumatology
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    Childrens Hospital Medical Center Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

    744 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    510-428-3502
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jessica Neely is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Neely is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Susan Kim
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Susan Kim
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Rheumatology Clinic

    744 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    510-428-3502
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Kim is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Elizabeth A. Shaw
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Elizabeth A. Shaw
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    275 W MacArthur Blvd, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    510-752-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elizabeth Shaw is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), PFAPA, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

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    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Sara T. Patrizi
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Sara T. Patrizi
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    275 W MacArthur Blvd, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    925-586-2457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sara Patrizi is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Patrizi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), PFAPA, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Michael A. Smith
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Michael A. Smith
    Internal Medicine
    5915 Hollis St Ste B, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    510-525-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Neuromyelitis Optica, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Rina R. Mina
    Rheumatology | Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Rina R. Mina
    Rheumatology | Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
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    San Francisco Medical Center

    2238 Geary Blvd, 6th Floor North East, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    415-833-2200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rina Mina is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Fibromyalgia, Dermatomyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Mina is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Imelda M. Balboni
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Imelda M. Balboni
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    925-239-2900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Imelda Balboni is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Balboni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), PFAPA, and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Balboni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Nicole Ling
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Nicole Ling
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    University Of California At San Francisco

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    415-353-7337
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicole Ling is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Emily Von Scheven
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Emily Von Scheven
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd) Program

    1825 4th St Fl 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    415-353-2813
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Von Scheven is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Von Scheven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Arthritis. Dr. Von Scheven is currently accepting new patients.

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

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl B1, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    415-353-2497
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Matloubian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Matloubian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polyarteritis Nodosa, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Matloubian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Michael R. Waterfield
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Michael R. Waterfield
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Clinic

    1825 4th St Fl 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    415-353-7337
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Waterfield is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Waterfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Andrew J. Gross
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Dr. Andrew J. Gross
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl B1, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Gross is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Juvenile Dermatomyositis?

    Juvenile dermatomyositis has some similarities to adult dermatomyositis and polymyositis. Children with Juvenile dermatomyositis may have difficulty swallowing and breathing, and the heart may also be affected. About 20 to 30 percent of children with Juvenile dermatomyositis develop calcium deposits in the soft tissue. Affected children may not show higher than normal levels of the muscle enzyme creatine kinase in their blood but have higher than normal levels of other muscle enzymes.

    When should I see a Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctor near oakland, CA?

    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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctor near oakland, CA?

    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 do I find the best Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctor near oakland, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctors near oakland, CA?

    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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctors near oakland, CA?

    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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctor near oakland, CA?

    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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Juvenile 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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctor near oakland, CA?

    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 Juvenile 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 Juvenile 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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctors near oakland, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Juvenile 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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Juvenile 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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