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

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The 20 Best Juvenile Dermatomyositis Doctors in Michigan, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Juvenile Dermatomyositis near Michigan, US. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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

    Office

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Turnier is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Turnier is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Cory Stingl
    Distinguished in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Corewell Health Pediatric Rheumatology - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cory Stingl is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Stingl has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Dermatomyositis, and PFAPA.

    Elizabeth A. Kessler
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Corewell Health Pediatric Rheumatology - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Kessler is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kessler has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Arthritis. Dr. Kessler is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Distinguished in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Madison is a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Madison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Lupus Nephritis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Distinguished in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hoeltzel is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hoeltzel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Arthritis.

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Mancuso is a Pediatrics provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mancuso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are DRESS Syndrome, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Keratosis Pilaris, and Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei.

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johann Gudjonsson is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Gudjonsson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Darier Disease, Benign Chronic Pemphigus, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2825 Livernois Rd, 
    Troy, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kwa is a Dermatologist in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Kwa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Papular Mucinosis, Scleromyxedema, Dermatomyositis, and Muir-Torre Syndrome.

    Matthew D. Adams
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Children’s Pediatric Specialty Center

    3535 West 13 Mile Road, Suite 302, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Adams is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Adams has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), PFAPA, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Khalid M. Abulaban
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Corewell Health Pediatric Rheumatology - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Khalid Abulaban is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Abulaban has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Localized Scleroderma, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Dr. Abulaban is currently accepting new patients.

    Phyllis Birkel
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Phyllis Birkel, MD

    1460 Walton Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    Rochester Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phyllis Birkel is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Birkel has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Birkel is currently accepting new patients.

    Hilary Haftel
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hilary Haftel is a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Haftel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Lupus Nephritis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lori Lowe is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Syringoma.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Office

    2433 Oak Valley Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olabola Awosika is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Awosika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rosacea, Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, and Contact Dermatitis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Office

    3200 W Liberty Rd Ste C5, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Fivenson is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Fivenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Mycosis Fungoides, and Pemphigus.

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

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Smriti Mohan is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, PFAPA, and Erythromelalgia.

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

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadine Saad is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Saad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, PFAPA, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Localized Scleroderma.

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

    University Of Michigan Pediatric Rheumatology

    1500 East Medical Center Drive, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Meredith Riebschleger is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Riebschleger has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), PFAPA, and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Riebschleger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Wang is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Lupus Nephritis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Perniosis.

    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Advanced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanne Kahlenberg is a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Kahlenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency. Dr. Kahlenberg is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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