The 20 Best Polymyalgia Rheumatica Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, FL

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The 20 Best Polymyalgia Rheumatica Doctors near Gainesville, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Polymyalgia Rheumatica near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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20 providers found
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Geriatrics
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Geriatrics

    HCA Florida Senior Healthcare Center At Crown Pointe

    2205 NW 40th Ter # B, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Rich is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Rich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Tenesmus, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Low Sodium Level, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uf Health Internal Medicine-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Ste 4592, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Harrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Harrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Hypercalcemia, Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

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

    Uf Health Internal Medicine-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Ste 4592, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Hagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    David J. Black

    720 SW 2nd Ave Ste 206, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Black is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    Uf Health Test Site Pop Up 1600 Sw Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Sobel is a Rheumatologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Sobel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Polymyositis, Boils, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Sobel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    2001 Sw 13th St, Gi Clinic At Endoscopy Cen, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Blas Betancourt is a Rheumatologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Betancourt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Microscopic Polyangiitis. Dr. Betancourt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    2001 Sw 13th St, Gi Clinic At Endoscopy Cen, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Tolaymat is a Rheumatologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Tolaymat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Paget's Disease of Bone. Dr. Tolaymat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    2001 Sw 13th St, Gi Clinic At Endoscopy Cen, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Massini is a Rheumatologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Massini has been practicing medicine for over 17 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), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Microscopic Polyangiitis. Dr. Massini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Geriatrics

    Alan A Goldblatt MD PA

    2205 NW 40th Ter # B, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prabir Banik is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Banik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    2000 Sw Archer Rd, Uf Health Medical Specialt, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Chu is a Rheumatologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Chu has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriasis. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center

    4343 Newberry Rd Ste 8, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Scott is a Rheumatologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Scott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Office

    4343 Newberry Rd Ste 8, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Lloyd is a Rheumatologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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

    Hca Florida Gainesville Primary Care-Gainesville

    6900 NW 9th Blvd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Carmichael is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Carmichael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Office

    4343 Newberry Rd Ste 8, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meghavi Kosboth is a Rheumatologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Kosboth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Fibromyalgia, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Office

    4343 Newberry Rd Ste 8, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rozboril is a Rheumatologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Rozboril is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

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

    Haile Medical Group, PA

    4750 SW 91st Dr # A, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Kaye is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Kaye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    HCA Florida Senior Healthcare Center At Springhill

    3720 NW 83rd St, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bernard Ballou is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Ballou 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, Bronchitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ballou is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uf Health Pharmacy-Springhill

    4197 NW 86th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

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

    UF Health Douglas Williams Executive Health Program

    4197 NW 86th Ter # 1, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henrique Kallas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Kallas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Uf Health Family Medicine-Magnolia Parke

    3951 NW 48th Ter Ste 101, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Blackband is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Blackband is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Sciatica, Hypothyroidism, and Scoliosis.

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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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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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