The 20 Best Polymyalgia Rheumatica Doctors Near Me in Vista, CA

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The 20 Best Polymyalgia Rheumatica Doctors near Vista, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Polymyalgia Rheumatica near Vista, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Scripps Health

    130 Cedar Rd, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Usman Ajaz is a Rheumatologist in Vista, California. Dr. Ajaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Ajaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Synergy Rheumatology And Wellness

    6120 Paseo Del Norte Ste C1, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Fellows is a Rheumatologist in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Fellows is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Consultants Of North County A Professional Corp.

    2023 W Vista Way Ste H, 
    Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Nolan is a Rheumatologist in Vista, California. Dr. Nolan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

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    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Consultants Of North County

    2023 W Vista Way, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Brion is a Rheumatologist in Vista, California. Dr. Brion has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Ansari, Rashad, M.D.

    2023 W Vista Way, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rashad Ansari is a Rheumatologist in Vista, California. Dr. Ansari has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Optum - Vista

    145 Thunder Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ethan Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uc San Diego Health-Vista

    910 Sycamore Ave, 
    Vista, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamid Amjadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Amjadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Consultants Of North County

    3998 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Etleva Bejko is a Rheumatologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Bejko has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Osteoporosis.

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

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad

    2176 Salk Ave, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacie Ly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Ly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Well Being Health Inc.

    5930 Priestly Dr, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yoo Chong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Chong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Kayal Medical Group Inc.

    960 W San Marcos Blvd Ste 210, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Basma Nahlawi is a Rheumatologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Nahlawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Scripps Health

    2205 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kavitta Allem is a Rheumatologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Allem has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Allem is currently accepting new patients.

    Peter Lloyd
    Rheumatology
    Rheumatology

    Seaside Rheumatology And Wellness Center

    477 N El Camino Real, Suite D304 B, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    If you are suffering from any kind of pain related to your joints, be it severe or mild, Seaside Rheumatology is committed to providing you the best treatments to bring you back to your best self. Dr. Peter Lloyd is one of the most valued rheumatologists in Encinitas, CA due to his extensive care and advance treatment methods. After a thorough examination with a medical history checkup and diagnostic checks to accurately identifying the condition, he will recommend the best-suited treatments for your individual requirements. Treatments include but not limited to pain-relieving medication, biologics, lifestyle changes, and supplements. They use the latest equipment and medication to provide you the best services to ease your pain.Dr. Peter Lloyd gained his bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder and after advance certifications in applied business and Alzheimer’s disease research project he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He worked as a resident at the University of Chicago NorthShore and Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine rheumatology department and with the gained experience moved to David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA to complete his fellowship in rheumatology. Due to his years of expertise and skills, he was honored with membership in many prestigious medical associations including the American Medical Association and American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleredema, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rupal Shastri is a Rheumatologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Shastri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are VEXAS Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Road, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zejin Zhu is a Rheumatologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Goodpasture Syndrome, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis.

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

    Optum - Carlsbad Jefferson

    2910 Jefferson St, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Hall has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), High Cholesterol, Orthostatic Hypotension, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - Carlsbad Jefferson

    2910 Jefferson St, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Korff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Korff has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Korff is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Soumya Rao is a Rheumatologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas

    477 N El Camino Real Ste B303, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Vu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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

    Richard Payne, M.D., North Coast Family Medical Group

    Encinitas, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Payne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Payne has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

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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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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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