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

Find the Top Polymyalgia Rheumatica Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Polymyalgia Rheumatica near novato, CA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Marinhealth Dermatology

    75 Rowland Way Ste 101, 
    Novato, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justine Shum is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Novato, California. Dr. Shum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Shum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Referral may be required

    Marinhealth Rheumatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    4000 Civic Center Dr Ste 200A, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Birnbaum is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Rafael, California. Dr. Birnbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Birnbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Referral may be required

    Marinhealth Rheumatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    4000 Civic Center Dr Ste 200A, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arundathi Malladi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Rafael, California. Dr. Malladi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Malladi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2 Bon Air Rd Ste 150, 
    Larkspur, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Stein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Larkspur, California. Dr. Stein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Marinhealth Primary Care

    75 Rowland Way Ste 200, 
    Novato, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irene Teper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Novato, California. Dr. Teper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Osteoporosis.

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

    Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente

    1550 Silveira Pkwy, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henning Mehrens is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Rafael, California. Dr. Mehrens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Shingles, Tonsillitis, and Homocystinuria.

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

    Villa Marin

    100 Thorndale Dr, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Welter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Rafael, California. Dr. Welter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polycythemia Vera, Chronic Cough, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

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

    Marinhealth Primary Care | A UCSF Health Clinic

    651 1st St W Ste H, 
    Sonoma, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Sebastian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sonoma, California. Dr. Sebastian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Osteoarthritis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sebastian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    21 Tamal Vista Blvd, Ste. 110, 
    Corte Madera, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Mcallister is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Corte Madera, California. Dr. Mcallister is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Behcet Disease, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, and Glossitis.

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

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Azita Taghavy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Taghavy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Bone Graft.

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

    Mark Bazalgette M.D. Inc.

    1300 S Eliseo Dr Ste 203, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Cummings is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Chronic Cough, Glomerulonephritis, and Osteoporosis.

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

    Marinhealth Primary Care | A UCSF Health Clinic

    651 1st St W Ste H, 
    Sonoma, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Gleser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sonoma, California. Dr. Gleser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    905 East Washington Street, 
    Petaluma, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajina Ranadive is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Petaluma, California. Dr. Ranadive is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Supranuclear Ocular Palsy. Dr. Ranadive is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    377 Perkins St, 
    Sonoma, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clinton Lane-Vi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sonoma, California. Dr. Lane-Vi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Chronic Cough.

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

    Campbell & Verducci

    670 3rd St W, 
    Sonoma, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stuart Campbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sonoma, California. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Osteoarthritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 novato, 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 novato, 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 novato, 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 novato, 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 novato, 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 novato, 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 novato, 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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