The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors in Italy

Find the Top Polymyositis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 298 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Italy. Of these, 240 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Polymyositis
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Monza, IT 

    Nicolino Ruperto practices practicing medicine in Monza, Italy. Mr. Ruperto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Genoa, IT 

    Silvia Rosina practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Ms. Rosina is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Genoa, IT 

    Alessandro Consolaro practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Consolaro is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, and Dermatomyositis.

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    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Genoa, IT 

    Clara Malattia practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Ms. Malattia is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Bari, IT 

    Marco Fornaro practices practicing medicine in Bari, Italy. Mr. Fornaro is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Bari, IT 

    Florenzo Iannone practices practicing medicine in Bari, Italy. Mr. Iannone is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Myositis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Reggio Nell'emilia, IT 

    Nicolo Pipitone practices practicing medicine in Reggio Nell'emilia, Italy. Mr. Pipitone is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, and Retroperitoneal Fibrosis.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Genoa, IT 

    Angelo Ravelli practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Ravelli is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Pavia, IT 

    Lorenzo Cavagna practices practicing medicine in Pavia, Italy. Mr. Cavagna is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Antisynthetase Syndrome, Myositis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Rome, IT 

    Fabrizio De Benedetti practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. De Benedetti is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Histiocytosis.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Rome, IT 

    Rebecca Nicolai practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Nicolai is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Padova, IT 

    Francesco Zulian practices practicing medicine in Padova, Italy. Mr. Zulian is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Scleroderma, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Polyarteritis Nodosa.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Ancona, IT 

    Maria Danieli practices practicing medicine in Ancona, Italy. Ms. Danieli is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Brescia, IT 

    Franco Franceschini practices practicing medicine in Brescia, Italy. Mr. Franceschini is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Gastrectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Milan, IT 

    Rolando Cimaz practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Mr. Cimaz is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Congenital Heart Block, Kawasaki Disease, and Arthritis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Brescia, IT 

    Micaela Fredi practices practicing medicine in Brescia, Italy. Fredi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Block, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, and Myositis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Genoa, IT 

    Gabriella Giancane practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Ms. Giancane is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Lecce, IT 

    Adele Civino practices practicing medicine in Lecce, Italy. Ms. Civino is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Milan, IT 

    Valeria Gerloni practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Gerloni is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Uveitis, and Arthritis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rome, IT 

    Gian Moneta practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Moneta is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Italy?

    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 in Italy?

    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 in Italy?

    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 in Italy?

    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 in Italy?

    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 in Italy?

    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 in Italy?

    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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