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

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The 20 Best Juvenile Dermatomyositis Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Juvenile Dermatomyositis near Missouri, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Office

    404 N Keene St Ste 101, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anjali Patwardhan is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Patwardhan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, and Acute Pain.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Dermatology

    Barnes Jewish Hospital-Palliative Care

    4590 Nash Way, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harrison Shawa is a Dermatologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Livedo Reticularis, Perioral Dermatitis, and Contact Dermatitis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 2A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Coughlin is a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Comedones, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

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    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Zaidman is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zaidman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony French is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. French is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Dermatomyositis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Andrew White
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Andrew J. White is a pediatric hospitalist, rheumatologist and immunologist, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of rare childhood diseases. With nearly two decades' experience solving medical mysteries, he is one of a handful of pediatricians in the world who cares for children with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu disease. HHT is a genetic disorder that leads to abnormalities of the blood vessels, causing frequent nosebleeds, vascular changes of the skin, lips, tongue and fingers, and abnormalities called arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the lungs, brain and other organs. Dr. White studies outcomes and complications related to HHT, JIA, lupus, and dermatomyositis. He is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he serves as department chair. He is a member of the Global Research and Medical Advisory Board of the HHT Foundation International and its HHT Guidelines Expert Panel. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Vasculitis.

    Erik Ensrud
    Neurology
    Neurology

    Mizzou Pharmacy-Hitt Street

    1020 Hitt St, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Ensrud is a Neurologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ensrud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Inclusion Body Myositis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Conrad Weihl is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Weihl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, and Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy.

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Pestronk is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pestronk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Miyoshi Myopathy, Pompe Disease, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lampros Fotis is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Fotis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Adult Still's Disease, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

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

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Ibarra is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ibarra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Internal Medicine Plaza 2

    901 Heartland Rd Ste 3800, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikas Agarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, COVID-19, Takayasu Arteritis, Kidney Transplant, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    Mercy Clinic Kids GI

    615 S New Ballas Rd Ste YG230, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Ornstein is a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ornstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Parks is a Rheumatologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Parks has been practicing medicine for over 44 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), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Holland is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Holland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top area of expertise is Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
    Rheumatology

    Kansas City Physician Partners Inc

    4440 Broadway Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Fantus is a Rheumatologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Fantus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Fantus is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Fox is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Dermatomyositis.

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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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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