The 20 Best Juvenile Dermatomyositis Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Juvenile Dermatomyositis Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Juvenile Dermatomyositis near Illinois, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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23 providers found
    Elite in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Elite in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marisa Klein is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Klein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    Ibrahim Alghafeer
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    1310 N Main St Ste 100, 
    Sandwich, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ibrahim Alghafeer is a Rheumatologist in Sandwich, Illinois. Dr. Alghafeer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amar Desai is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Dermatomyositis, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, Adenoidectomy, and Septoplasty.

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    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Northwestern Medicine Multidisciplinary Eczema Center

    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Laumann is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Laumann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopoikilosis, Localized Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    27650 Ferry Rd Ste 210, 
    Waterman, IL 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelica Gierut is a Rheumatologist in Waterman, Illinois. Dr. Gierut has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carrie Richardson is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Richardson has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Dermatomyositis.

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rowland Chang is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Knee Replacement. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Mc 0930, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Niewold is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Niewold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Lupus Nephritis.

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Chun is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Nolan is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nolan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, PFAPA, Orbital Pseudotumor, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pooja Patel is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are PFAPA, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Localized Scleroderma, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deirdre De Ranieri is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. De Ranieri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Micrognathia, and PFAPA.

    Peter A. Lio
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Medical Dermatology Associates Of Chicago, SC

    363 W Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Lio is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Perioral Dermatitis, Rosacea, and Contact Dermatitis.

    Didem Saygin
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1611 W Harrison St Ste 510, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Didem Saygin is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Saygin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

    Iazsmin Ventura
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Iazsmin Ventura is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ventura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Baszis is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Baszis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Myositis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Neurology

    Office

    600 S Paulina St Ste 403, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Kim is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Tesher is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tesher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Arthritis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    808 S Wood St # 3e, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Nickles is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nickles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Ringworm, Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Rheumatology
    255 E Chicago Avenue, Lurie Children's Hospital #50 Division Of Rheumatology, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Miller is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Reactive Arthritis, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Illinois, 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 a Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctor in Illinois, 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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctors in Illinois, 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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctors in Illinois, 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 a Juvenile Dermatomyositis doctor in Illinois, 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 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 in Illinois, 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 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 in Illinois, US?

    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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