The 20 Best Myositis Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 108 doctor with experience in Myositis near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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108 providers found
    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Stephen L. Bland, MD Private Practice

    1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1010, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Bland and his staff provide the most complete care to every patient. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bland is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Bland is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Myositis
    Elite in Myositis

    Office

    1000 Veteran Ave Rm 32-59, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Charles is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Charles is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Charles is board certified in Rheumatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2005.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Said Beydoun is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Beydoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

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    Advanced in Myositis
    Advanced in Myositis

    Office

    637 Lucas Ave # 300300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Askanas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Askanas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Inclusion Body Myositis.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    Randall G. Shue D.O. Inc.

    4055 E Olympic Blvd Ste 210, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Shue is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Myositis
    Physiatry

    Office

    3663 W 6th St Ste 305, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Myong Cynn is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cynn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Sciatica, and Bursitis.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Anesthesiology
    Advanced in Myositis
    Anesthesiology

    Office

    266 S Harvard Blvd Ste 350, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Doh is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Doh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    2121 West Magnolia Boulevard, Suite B, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Villanueva is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Villanueva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Villanueva is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myositis
    Distinguished in Myositis

    Purnell A. Kirkland MD Inc.

    575 E Hardy St Ste 320, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Purnell Kirkland is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Kirkland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Vasculitis, Tenosynovitis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Myositis
    Physiatry

    La Physiatrists Professional Corp.

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 403, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Minor is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Minor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Wagdy W. Kades, Md., Inc

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wagdy Kades is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Kades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Kades is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 510, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Romano is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Romano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Arkfeld is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arkfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shuntaro Shinada is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Ortiz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    County Of Los Angeles Auditor Controller

    2051 Marengo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anitha Ramu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ramu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leanna Wise is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Dr. Young Jik Lee, MD

    266 S Harvard Blvd Ste 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Young-jik Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Tracheitis, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michal Cidon is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cidon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Localized Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Office

    4650 W Sunset Blvd # 60, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Spitznagle is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Spitznagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Myositis?

    Myositis is an inflammation or swelling of the muscles. It is most often caused by injury, infection, medicines, or an autoimmune disorder.

    Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are related topics.

    When should I see a Myositis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Myositis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 does MediFind rank Myositis doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Myositis doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Myositis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Myositis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different 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 a Myositis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 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 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 Myositis doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the 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 a Myositis doctor that offers video calls?

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