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    MediFind found 8386 doctor with experience in Polymyositis. Of these, 6988 are Experienced, 1151 are Advanced, 183 are Distinguished and 50 are Elite.

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      Andrew L. Mammen
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis
      4940 Eastern Ave, 
      Baltimore, MD 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Mammen is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mammen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).

      Ingrid E. Lundberg
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Rheumatology
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Rheumatology
      Stockholm, AB, SE 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association

      Ingrid Lundberg is a Rheumatologist in Stockholm, Sweden. Ms. Lundberg is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

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      Julie J. Paik
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Rheumatology
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Rheumatology

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, 
      Baltimore, MD 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Julie Paik is a Rheumatologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Paik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Scleroderma. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.

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      Chester V. Oddis
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis

      UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

      3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chester V. Oddis, MD is a noted researcher in the clinical, epidemiological and serologic description of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. He has completed epidemiological studies on the incidence of polymyositis and dermatomyositis as well as longitudinal studies on functional disability in myositis patients. His focus has been in the autoantibody patterns in patients with inflammatory myopathy and their peculiar immunogenetic associations. Dr. Oddis has written extensively on the diagnosis and management of patients with myositis. He has published and lectured on the use of novel immunosuppressive agents such as tacrolimus (formerly FK506) in the treatment of patients with refractory myositis. This represents the only reported experience of this particular drug in the pharmacologic treatment of inflammatory myopathy. In collaboration with the Department of Neurology, he has assessed the efficacy and utility of outpatient needle muscle biopsy in the diagnosis of inflammatory myopathy. This is important given the cost-containment focus of the current health-care market. Dr. Oddis is the co-investigator on an important national NIH funded study on the efficacy of doxycycline in preventing the progression of knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged women. This study is the first of its kind in assessing the effect of a disease-modifying agent in osteoarthritis. Board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, Dr. Oddis received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Penn State and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Oddis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

      Lisa J. Christopher
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Baltimore, MD 21224, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, 
      Baltimore, MD 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Christopher is a Rheumatologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

      Jiri Vencovsky
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Rheumatology
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Rheumatology

      Institute Of Rheumatology

      Na Slupi, 450/4, Nove Mesto, 
      Praha 2, CZ 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association

      Jiri Vencovsky is a Rheumatologist in Praha 2, Czech Republic. Mr. Vencovsky is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Rohit L. Aggarwal
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis

      UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

      3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rohit Aggarwal is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

      Anthony A. Amato
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis

      Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

      60 Fenwood Road, Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 1st Floor, 
      Boston, MA 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Amato is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Amato is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Polymyositis, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Amato is currently accepting new patients.

      Floranne C. Ernste
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Floranne Ernste is a Rheumatologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ernste is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Neil J. Mchugh
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Rheumatology
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Rheumatology

      St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park

      Dublin, L, IE 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association

      Neil Mchugh is a Rheumatologist in Dublin, Ireland. Mr. Mchugh is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Polymyositis.

      Brigitte Meunier-Bader
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Paris, FR 

      Brigitte Meunier-Bader practices in Paris, France. Ms. Meunier-Bader is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Yasushi Kawaguchi
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Minato, JP 

      Yasushi Kawaguchi practices in Minato, Japan. Mr. Kawaguchi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroderma.

      Elite in Polymyositis
      Family Medicine
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Family Medicine

      Unm Medical Group Inc

      2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frederick Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Miller is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christina Charles-Schoeman is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Charles-Schoeman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Elite in Polymyositis
      Internal Medicine
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Internal Medicine
      Bethesda, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Iago Pinal-Fernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pinal-Fernandez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Lung Transplant.

      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Paris, FR 
      Recognized by The Myositis Association

      Olivier Benveniste practices in Paris, France. Mr. Benveniste is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Antisynthetase Syndrome, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Kidney Transplant.

      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Tokyo, JP 

      Masataka Kuwana practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kuwana is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Splenectomy.

      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis
      Suita, JP 

      Manabu Fujimoto practices in Suita, Japan. Mr. Fujimoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis
      UCL Queen Square Institute Of Neurology, 
      London, ENG, GB 

      Lucy Wedderburn practices in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Wedderburn is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Polymyositis.

      Elite in Polymyositis
      Elite in Polymyositis

      Great Ormond Street Hospital

      London, ENG, GB 

      Clarissa Pilkington practices in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Pilkington is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Polymyositis?

      Polymyositis is a type of inflammatory myopathy, which refers to a group of muscle diseases characterized by chronic muscle inflammation and weakness. The muscles affected by Polymyositis are the skeletal muscles (those involved with making movements) on both sides of the body. The disease is more common among women and among black individuals. The exact cause of Polymyositis is unknown. The disease shares many characteristics with autoimmune disorders, which occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy body tissues. In some cases, the disease may be associated with viral infections, connective tissue disorders, or an increased risk for malignancies (cancer). Diagnosis is based on a clinical examination that may include laboratory tests, imaging studies, electromyography, and a muscle biopsy.

      When should I see a Polymyositis doctor near me?

      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 Polymyositis doctor near me?

      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 Polymyositis doctors near me?

      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 Polymyositis doctors near me?

      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 Polymyositis doctor near me?

      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 Polymyositis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Polymyositis 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 Polymyositis doctor near me?

      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 Polymyositis 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 Polymyositis 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 Polymyositis doctors near me?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Polymyositis 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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