The 20 Best Myositis Doctors Near Me in Hampton, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 102 doctor with experience in Myositis near Hampton, VA. Of these, 91 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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102 providers found
    Elite in Myositis
    Elite in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Floranne Ernste is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Ernste is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    VCU Health - Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N. 11th Street, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Gwathmey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Gwathmey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gwathmey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Johnson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy, X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, Distal Myopathy 2, and Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

    1613 Oakwood St, 
    Bedford, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Denekas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bedford, Virginia. Dr. Denekas is rated as a Distinguished 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 Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Headache, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Advanced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Selene Rubino is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Rubino is rated as an Advanced 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 Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Rubino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Inova Medical Group - Rheumatology

    8100 Boone Blvd, 700, 
    Tysons, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Keith is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tysons, Virginia. Dr. Keith 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Keith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Inova Medical Group - Rheumatology

    8100 Boone Blvd, 700, 
    Tysons, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Chao is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tysons, Virginia. Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Antisynthetase Syndrome, Myositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Chao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    77 Nealy Ave, 
    Hampton, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angelique Collamer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Collamer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Collamer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 150, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Saddic-Thomas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Saddic-Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Saddic-Thomas is board certified in Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Sentara Rheumatology Specialists

    844 Kempsville Road, Suite 103 B, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dye is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Dye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Dye is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology - 2027. Dr. Dye is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Rheumatology Specialists

    2509 Pleasant Run Drive, 
    Harrisonburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Persons is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dr. Persons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Chondrocalcinosis 2, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Persons is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology - 2027 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Persons is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Rheumatology Specialists

    844 Kempsville Road, Suite 103 B, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Miller is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology - 2027 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Rheumatology Specialists

    844 Kempsville Road, Suite 103 B, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Lee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Spinal Fusion, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology - 2027. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Matteson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Matteson 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Matteson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Sentara Internal Medicine Physicians

    850 Kempsville Road, Suite 200 A, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Janine Frank is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Frank is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Frank is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Ytterberg-Ii is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Ytterberg-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Ytterberg-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    5115G Franconia Rd, 
    Alexandria, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Silis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Silis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Silis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UVA Health Rheumatology Clinic

    415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2100, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janet Lewis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Lewis 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Felty Syndrome, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral required

    UVA Health Rheumatology Clinic

    415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2100, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Kimpel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Kimpel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Kimpel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    Central Virginia Family Medicine PC

    211 Park Hill Dr # B, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitzi Sampson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Sampson 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 Glucose-6-Phosphate Translocase Deficiency, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Sampson is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Hampton, VA?

    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 Hampton, VA?

    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 Hampton, VA?

    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 Hampton, VA?

    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 Hampton, VA?

    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 Hampton, VA?

    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 Hampton, VA?

    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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