Dana Ascherman is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ascherman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

Rohit Aggarwal is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

Chester V. Oddis, MD is a noted researcher in the clinical, epidemiological and serologic description of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. He has completed epidemiological studies on the incidence of polymyositis and dermatomyositis as well as longitudinal studies on functional disability in myositis patients. His focus has been in the autoantibody patterns in patients with inflammatory myopathy and their peculiar immunogenetic associations. Dr. Oddis has written extensively on the diagnosis and management of patients with myositis. He has published and lectured on the use of novel immunosuppressive agents such as tacrolimus (formerly FK506) in the treatment of patients with refractory myositis. This represents the only reported experience of this particular drug in the pharmacologic treatment of inflammatory myopathy. In collaboration with the Department of Neurology, he has assessed the efficacy and utility of outpatient needle muscle biopsy in the diagnosis of inflammatory myopathy. This is important given the cost-containment focus of the current health-care market. Dr. Oddis is the co-investigator on an important national NIH funded study on the efficacy of doxycycline in preventing the progression of knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged women. This study is the first of its kind in assessing the effect of a disease-modifying agent in osteoarthritis. Board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, Dr. Oddis received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Penn State and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Oddis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Siamak Moghadam-Kia, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital / Medstar Washington Hospital Center, followed by his rheumatology fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Moghadam is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Tanya Chandra, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. Dr. Chandra received her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College and completed her residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, followed by fellowships at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Chandra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

David Lacomis, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and neuromusculoskeletal medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is chief of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and director of clinical research for the Live Like Lou Center of ALS Research. He is also a professor of Neurology and Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Lacomis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

Paula Clemens, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is chief of the Division of Veterans Affairs and a professor of Neurology, Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Human Genetics, and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, followed by a neuromuscular fellowship at Mayo Clinic and a molecular genetics fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Clemens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pompe Disease, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

Michael W. Finikiotis, MD, is an internal medicine physician and certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Finikiotis received his medical degree and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Finikiotis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, and Vertigo.

Benjamin Plotz, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center and UPMC Shadyside Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Plotz received his medical degree from State University of New York and completed his residency at George Washington University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Plotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Sarcoidosis, Gout, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Jenny Linnoila, MD, PhD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Linnoila completed her medical education at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Linnoila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

Christine Peoples, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Bedford. Dr. Peoples also provides rheumatology care via telemedicine at certain outpatient telemedicine centers and through video visits. She completed her medical degree at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Get Expert Care Closer to Home: UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Centers  If you are located outside of the Pittsburgh region, you can receive care virtually from Dr. Peoples at a UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Center near you. UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Centers connect patients to expert care from UPMC specialists virtually without having to travel to Pittsburgh. New and returning telemedicine patients can be seen at the following locations: - UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Center at UPMC Bedford. - UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Center at UPMC Cole. - UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Center at UPMC Northwest. To schedule an appointment, contact a UPMC Outpatient Telemedicine Center near you. Please note that services vary by location. Dr. Peoples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Interstitial Keratitis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

Jonathan Brent, MD, PhD, specializes in neuromuscular medicine and is board-certified in neuromuscular medicine and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Brent received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency and fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Brent 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

Daniel Kietz, MD, PhD, specializes in pediatric rheumatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He practices at Pediatric Rheumatology in Lawrenceville and Lupus Center at Pediatric Rheumatology in Shadyside and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Kietz received his medical degree from Frankfurt University Hospital and completed his residency and fellowship at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Kietz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Julius Birnbaum, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians Lupus Center of Excellence and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Presbyterian. He completed his residency at Jacobi Medical Center and medical degree at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Birnbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Interstitial Keratitis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Marc Levesque is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levesque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Myositis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Bernard Andrews is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Myositis.

Simrun Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. Dr. Gill is currently accepting new patients.

Vladimir Liarski is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liarski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Liarski is currently accepting new patients.

Robyn Domsic, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. She completed her medical degree at University of Iowa College of Medicine. Dr. Domsic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Scleroma.

Michael Govi, MD, is a family medicine physician and certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Govi received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC St. Margaret. He practiced medicine in the United States Air Force before returning to Pittsburgh in 2000. Dr. Govi’s clinical interests include preventive health, exercise, and nutrition. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He enjoys spending time with his family, running, and looks forward to snowboarding in the winter. Dr. Govi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Marshall Syndrome, KBG Syndrome, Hemihyperplasia, and Scalp-Ear-Nipple Syndrome.