The 20 Best Polymyalgia Rheumatica Doctors Near Me in Bristol, CT

Find the Top Polymyalgia Rheumatica Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Polymyalgia Rheumatica near Bristol, CT. Of these, 74 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Mirela Nicolescu
    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Trinity Health Of New England - Rheumatology

    3801 E Main St, 2nd Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mirela Nicolescu is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Nicolescu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Nicolescu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Bristol Health Rheumatology

    41 Brewster Rd # D, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Archana Sharma is a Rheumatologist in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Sharma 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 Osteoporosis.

    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    University Of Connecticut Health Center

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santhanam Lakshminarayanan is a Rheumatologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Lakshminarayanan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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

    Prohealth Physicians Of Bristol

    1251 Farmington Ave, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Goldberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Goldberg 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 High Cholesterol, Obesity, Sitosterolemia, and Hypertension.

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

    Prohealth Physicians Of Bristol

    1251 Farmington Ave, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surendran Varma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Varma has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Prohealth Physicians Of Bristol

    1251 Farmington Ave, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Mastrocola is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Mastrocola 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 High Cholesterol, Hyperhidrosis, Insomnia, and Obesity.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    22 Pine St, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Apeksha Vachhani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Vachhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Obesity.

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

    Office

    184 East St, 
    Plainville, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plainville, Connecticut. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Eye Life Vision LLC

    1131 West St Ste 1, 
    Southington, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Manning is a Rheumatologist in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Manning is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    183 N Mountain Rd, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Zawidniak is a Rheumatologist in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Zawidniak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Starling Physicians PLLC

    300 Kensington Ave, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yousong Wang is a Rheumatologist in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).

    Kate Burlison
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    East End Primary Care And Multi Specialty

    3801 E Main St, 2nd Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kate Burlison is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Burlison has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Burlison is currently accepting new patients.

    Edmund F. Caporaso
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Edumund F Caporaso MD

    1567 East Main St, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edmund Caporaso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Caporaso 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 Lung Metastases, Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Caporaso is currently accepting new patients.

    Arvind Suri
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Prime Health

    2271 East Main St, Ste 8, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arvind Suri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Suri has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Suri is currently accepting new patients.

    Philip A. Mongelluzzo
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    Next Level Care CT LLC

    2247 E Main St, Ste 102, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Mongelluzzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Mongelluzzo has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.

    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Office

    31 Seymour St Ste 206, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yixia Ye is a Rheumatologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Ye is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Fibromyalgia, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

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

    Southington Internal Medicine

    360 N Main St Ste 14, 
    Southington, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Babiarz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Babiarz has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, High Cholesterol, Apraxia, and Dementia.

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

    Southington Internal Medicine

    360 N Main St Ste 14, 
    Southington, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Anyatonwu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Anyatonwu has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    98 Main St Ste 301, 
    Southington, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Mason is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity, and Sciatica.

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

    Andrew DL Guest MD PC

    171 Liberty St, 
    Southington, CT 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Guest is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Guest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Apraxia, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Bristol, CT?

    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 Bristol, CT?

    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 Bristol, CT?

    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 Bristol, CT?

    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 Bristol, CT?

    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 Bristol, CT?

    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 Bristol, CT?

    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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