The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Huntsville, AL

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Huntsville, AL. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
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    WV Medical Services PC

    4280 Watermelon Rd Ste 112, 
    Northport, AL 
    205-750-0030
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Richard Jones-Iii is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Northport, Alabama. Dr. Jones-Iii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Jones-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Rheumatology Associates Of North Alabama PC

    1120 S Jackson Hwy Ste 205, 
    Sheffield, AL 
    256-767-6263
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Shergy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sheffield, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Shergy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Shergy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Kun N. Chen
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Kun N. Chen
    Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology Associates Of North Alabama PC

    720 Gallatin St SW Ste 500, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    256-551-6510
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Kun Chen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Robert E. Hunt
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Robert E. Hunt
    Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology Associates Of North Alabama PC

    720 Gallatin St SW Ste 500, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    256-551-6510
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Hunt is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Antisynthetase Syndrome, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Angelo Gaffo-Llontop is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gaffo-Llontop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis. Dr. Gaffo-Llontop is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Laura B. Hughes
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Laura B. Hughes
    Rheumatology
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    East Alabama Rheumatology Center

    2000 Pepperell Pkwy, 
    Opelika, AL 
    334-528-6610
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Laura Hughes is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Deepak V. Sree
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Deepak V. Sree
    Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology Associates Of North Alabama PC

    720 Gallatin St SW Ste 500, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    256-551-6510
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Kannada
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    Deepak Sree is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Sree is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Sree is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Flowers Hospital

    4370 W Main St, 
    Dothan, AL 
    334-793-9564
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Parks Pratt-Iii is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Pratt-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Orthosports Associates

    5850 Valley Rd, Ste 110, 
    Trussville, AL 
    205-838-9030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gwen Williams is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Trussville, Alabama. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. James T. Jakes
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. James T. Jakes
    Rheumatology
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    Montgomery Rheumatology Associates P.A.

    1421 Narrow Lane Pkwy, 
    Montgomery, AL 
    334-284-3105
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Jakes is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Jakes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Jakes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Kenneth G. Saag
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Kenneth G. Saag
    Rheumatology
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-996-7438
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Saag is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Saag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Arthritis. Dr. Saag is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Arthritis Care Of The Eastern Shore LLC

    3 Medical Park, 
    Fairhope, AL 
    251-928-8804
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Sullivan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Charles D. Bell
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Charles D. Bell
    Internal Medicine
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    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 840, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-591-2758
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Bell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Gout, Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Anniston Medical Clinic PC

    1010 Christine Ave, 
    Anniston, AL 
    256-236-5631
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vishala Chindalore is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Anniston, Alabama. Dr. Chindalore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Dr. Chindalore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-934-9999
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Andrews is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Andrews is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-996-7438
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amanda Alexander is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Cryoglobulinemia. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Rheumatology Associates Of North Alabama PC

    720 Gallatin St SW Ste 500, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    256-265-6548
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Phillips is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Temporal Arteritis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    4606 Bellewood Dr, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    256-551-6510
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Ayesha Jaleel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Jaleel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polyarteritis Nodosa, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Jaleel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Archana Jain
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Archana Jain
    Rheumatology
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    3000 Meadow Lake Dr Ste 101, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-855-5575
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Archana Jain is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Alabama Providence Healthcare Services

    6701 Airport Blvd Ste A101, 
    Mobile, AL 
    251-633-8880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Teresa Oglesby is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Oglesby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Oglesby is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 near Huntsville, AL?

    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 Huntsville, AL?

    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 do I find the best Polymyositis doctor near Huntsville, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Polymyositis doctors near Huntsville, AL?

    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 Huntsville, AL?

    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 Huntsville, AL?

    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 Huntsville, AL?

    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 Huntsville, AL?

    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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