The 20 Best Myositis Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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The 20 Best Myositis Doctors in District of Columbia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Myositis near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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18 providers found
    Distinguished in Myositis
    Distinguished in Myositis

    Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

    900 23rd St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodolfo Curiel is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Curiel has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Hospital Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Hospital Medicine | Rheumatology

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc

    5255 Loughboro Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sahar Lotfi is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lotfi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, and Adult Still's Disease.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Katz is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

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    Advanced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 311, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Seabron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Seabron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis.

    Aileen Chang
    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    Gw Primary Care-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aileen Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Togaviridae Disease, Chikungunya, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Infectious Arthritis.

    Shari Diamond
    Rheumatology
    Rheumatology

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shari Diamond is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Diamond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Reactive Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Virginia Steen is a Rheumatologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Steen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Kuru, and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    110 Irving St Nw, Suite 2a38, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Walitt is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Walitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Bunker is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Scleritis, Sarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    Howard University

    2041 Georgia Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gail Kerr is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kerr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Gout.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Mark M. Sklar M.D. PLLC

    3 Washington Cir NW Ste 303, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Laukaitis is an Internal Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Laukaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Gout.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine

    Pain MGMT. Institute Of DC PLLC

    2112 F St NW Ste 802A, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Lee is a Pain Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Myositis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Foxhall Internists PC

    3301 New Mexico Avenue Northwest, Suite 349, Suite 349, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. John A. Dooley is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. He practices out of Foxhall Internists in Washington, D.C. Dr. Dooley earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he received the Robert Loeb Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Dooley previously practiced general internal medicine at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Dooley has been named a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Dooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Pyomyositis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine

    Privia Medical Group LLC

    3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 346, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dombrowski is a Pain Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dombrowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    110 Irving St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Florina Constantinescu is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Constantinescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Microscopic Polyangiitis. Dr. Constantinescu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tahereh Jamshidi is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jamshidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    110 Irving St Nw # 2a38, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Collins is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Sarcoidosis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    110 Irving Street Northwest Room 1A-50A

    110 Irving St NW Rm 1A-50A, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arrel Olano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Olano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, 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 Myositis doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Myositis doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Myositis doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Myositis doctor in District of Columbia, 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 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 in District of Columbia, 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 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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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