The 20 Best Myositis Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Myositis Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Myositis near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Conrad Weihl
    Distinguished in Myositis
    Distinguished in Myositis

    Office

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

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

    Alan Pestronk
    Distinguished in Myositis
    Distinguished in Myositis

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    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 Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Office

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Ste 3108, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vladimir Despotovic is a Rheumatologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Despotovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, COVID-19, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Gastrostomy.

    Hamed Sadeghipour
    Experienced in Myositis
    Anesthesiology | Intensive Care Medicine | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Anesthesiology | Intensive Care Medicine | Pain Medicine
    1201 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hamed Sadeghipour is an anesthesiologist with expertise in critical care, acute and chronic pain management. His research interests include opioids and the immune system, and stem cell therapy in pain management. Dr. Sadeghipour is a clinical instructor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His professional memberships include: American Society of Anesthesiology, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Sadeghipour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Myositis, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis.

    Ghazala Hayat
    Experienced in Myositis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ghazala Hayat provides evaluation and treatment of patients with neuromuscular disorders, particularly amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies, painful sensory neuropathies, myopathies, neuromuscular junction disorders and demyelinating disorders. She also specializes in clinical neurophysiology, nerve conduction studies, electromyography, electroencephalograms, and spasticity and headaches. She has many research interests, including NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System® (DPS) in patients with ALS, and comparison of TCAs and SSRIs in depression in ALS patients. Dr. Hayat is a professor of Neuromuscular Diseases in the Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Neuromuscular Disorders and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. Dr. Hayat is an active advocate for interfaith relationships. She serves on boards for the Pakistani American Association of St. Louis, and American Voices. She is a member of the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis. Dr. Hayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Adam Kilian
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Adam Kilian is a SLUCare rheumatologist and assistant professor of medicine at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is passionate about exceptional clinical care, research, and teaching. His areas of interest include vasculitis, lupus and lupus-spectrum disorders, inflammatory myopathies, rheumatoid arthritis, IgG4-related disease, systemic fibrosing conditions, spondyloarthropathies, sarcoidosis, Still's disease, familial autoinflammatory syndromes, and autoimmune disease in pregnancy. Dr. Kilian completed his rheumatology fellowship at the University of Michigan, where he received emphasis training in the management of autoimmune connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, and novel therapies for rheumatic diseases. He has published many peer-reviewed articles, as co-investigator has overseen clinical trials, and has presented at more than fifteen national and international conferences. He has received many regional and national awards for his work, including the Grand Award at the American College of Physicians Annual Research Competition in 2018. Dr. Kilian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Behcet Disease, Sarcoidosis, and Vasculitis.

    Rama Atluri
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rama Atluri is a Rheumatologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Atluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Andrew White
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    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 Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Neurology

    SSM-Sluh Inc.

    1225 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Huser is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Huser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Migraine, Spasticity, and Inclusion Body Myositis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Findlay is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Findlay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bucelli is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bucelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Encephalitis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arun Varadhachary is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Varadhachary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Lopate is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lopate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Inclusion Body Myositis, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nupur Ghoshal is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ghoshal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Neurology

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Al is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Myotonia Congenita, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Anesthesiology

    Interventional Center For Pain

    5203 Chippewa St Ste 301, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gurpreet Padda is an Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Padda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Myositis.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    Total Access Urgent Care PC

    6900 Chippewa St, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lundy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lundy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Pharyngitis, Cellulitis, Tracheitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    23 N. Oaks Plaza, Suite 200, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Spezia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Spezia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Radiation Enteritis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    2025 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Martin is a Pain Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

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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 near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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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