The 20 Best Myositis Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Myositis near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Baton Rouge, LA

    7444 Picardy Ave Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tasha Shamlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Shamlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency. Dr. Shamlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake-Capital Heights

    4550 Government St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enrique Jose is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Jose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Sciatica, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Mamen Health Services

    4750 North Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akwasi Adjare is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Adjare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saravanan Thiagarajan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Thiagarajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Thiagarajan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Thiagarajan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine

    Spine Diagnostic Center Of Baton Rouge Inc A Professional Medical Cor

    5408 Flanders Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Graham is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Graham 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Herniated Disk.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5617 Galeria Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyrone Girod is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Girod is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Enlarged Liver, and Myositis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology Services

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 501A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jen Karen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Karen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sarcoidosis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Callerame is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Callerame is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine

    Spine Diagnostic Center Of Baton Rouge Inc A Professional Medical Cor

    5408 Flanders Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Braswell is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Braswell 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine

    Spine Diagnostic Center Of Baton Rouge Inc. A Professional Medical Cor.

    5408 Flanders Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Uhl is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Uhl 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Anesthesiology

    Spine Diagnostic Center Of Baton Rouge Inc A Professional Medical Cor

    5408 Flanders Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Turnipseed is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Turnipseed 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Nesheiwat is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nesheiwat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hector Mena is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mena is rated as an Experienced 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 Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasudev Tati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine

    Louisiana Pain Specialists LLC

    4580 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste B, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Crosby is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Crosby 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Phantom Limb Pain, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    Baton Rouge General-Bone Health Center

    8585 Picardy Ave Ste 512, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Edward is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Edward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group LLC

    6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
    Baker, LA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Christopher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Langston is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Langston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Myelopathy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Perkins

    12525 Perkins Rd # A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Michael is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Michael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

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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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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