The 20 Best Myositis Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Myositis near encinitas, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    Diane L. Hutchison MD Inc.

    477 N El Camino Real Ste D202, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Hutchison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hutchison is rated as an Experienced 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 Common Cold, Bronchitis, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Gingivostomatitis. Dr. Hutchison is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Advanced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group Inc.

    6221 Metropolitan St Ste 201, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krishnan Chakravarthy is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Chakravarthy 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 Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Myositis, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manisha Kumar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Kayal Medical Group Inc.

    960 W San Marcos Blvd Ste 210, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Basma Nahlawi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Nahlawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Nahlawi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Michael N. Rutman, D.O., Amc

    2355 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rutman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Rutman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1537 Grand Ave Ste A, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Woo Ming is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Ming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Opisthotonos.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health-Vista

    910 Sycamore Ave, 
    Vista, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Hergesheimer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Hergesheimer 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 High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Avery Kundrick is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Kundrick 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 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Parkinson's Disease, and Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lora Sowunmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Sowunmi 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 Malnutrition, Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Center Of San Diego

    16516 Bernardo Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tania Rivera is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, MASS Phenotype, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Rivera is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2C, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Doquyen Huynh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polyarteritis Nodosa, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Huynh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    Vista Community Clinic

    4700 N River Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cibu Panicker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Panicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Panicker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Chen is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Wallerian Degeneration.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Oswald is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Oswald is rated as an Advanced 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 Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Neuralgia, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Oswald is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Advanced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Farshad Ahadian is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ahadian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Vista

    130 Cedar Rd, 
    Vista, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Usman Ajaz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Ajaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Ajaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathaniel Schuster is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schuster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Wallerian Degeneration.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Leung is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Myositis, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Neurology First

    838 Nordahl Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aziz Ander is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Ander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine, and Memory Loss.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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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