The 20 Best Polymyalgia Rheumatica Doctors Near Me in Santa Barbara, CA

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The 20 Best Polymyalgia Rheumatica Doctors near Santa Barbara, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Polymyalgia Rheumatica near Santa Barbara, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Timothy M Spiegel MD

    1919 State St Ste 306, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Spiegel is a Rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Spiegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Spiegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Powell is a Rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Powell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Delea is a Rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Delea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

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    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Taroumian is a Rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Taroumian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Segal is a Rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Segal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Lemon is a Rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Lemon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Jeffrey Hadsall
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Hadsall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hadsall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Sotos Syndrome, Acromegaly, Gigantism, and Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy.

    Angela Pap
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Pap is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Pap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Israel Trujillo MD

    27 W Micheltorena St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Payne is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Empyema, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mandel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Mandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marta Sovilj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Sovilj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Flaring, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    2419 Castillo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Doreen Burks is a Rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Burks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Felty Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    1206 Coast Village Cir, Suite F, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hans Barthel is a Rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Barthel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Paget's Disease of Bone, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Gout.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bernstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Lymphocytic Colitis, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Shingles.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Family Medicine

    Office

    122 S Patterson Ave Ste 230, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Scheib is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Scheib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Umbilical Hernia.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5383 Hollister Ave Ste 160, 
    Goleta, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Goleta, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Barbara Internal Medicine Group A Medical Corp.

    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 201, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Morf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Morf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, Vertigo, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 255, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Birken is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Birken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Breast Cancer in Men, Vertigo, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Richard Daniel Danson M.D.

    216 W Pueblo St Ste C, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sawyer Haig is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Haig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, High Cholesterol, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2428 Castillo St Ste E, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Bailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Polymyalgia Rheumatica?

    Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder. It involves pain and stiffness in the shoulders and often the hips.

    When should I see a Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor near Santa Barbara, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor near Santa Barbara, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctors near Santa Barbara, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctors near Santa Barbara, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor near Santa Barbara, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Polymyalgia Rheumatica 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor near Santa Barbara, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctors near Santa Barbara, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Polymyalgia Rheumatica 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Polymyalgia Rheumatica 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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