The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 340 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 293 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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340 providers found
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto VA Medical Center

    3801 Miranda Ave, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lorinda Chung is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Polymyositis
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1000 Veteran Ave Rm 32-59, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Charles-Schoeman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Charles-Schoeman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Charles-Schoeman is board certified in Rheumatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2005.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Hirschberg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Hirschberg 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Polymyositis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hirschberg is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Anticoagulation Clinic

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gurtej Cheema is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Cheema is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Scleroderma, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sangmee Bae is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bae is rated as a Distinguished 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 Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Bae is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required
    77 Scripps Dr., Suite 105, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Wiesner is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Wiesner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Wiesner is board certified in Rheumatology - Board Certified.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center

    200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Orange, CA 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Namita Goyal is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Goyal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Goyal is board certified in CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024 and MA State Medical License 2006 - 2023.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Safwan Jaradeh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Jaradeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome. Dr. Jaradeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Ehresmann is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ehresmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Still's Disease, Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Palindromic Rheumatism. Dr. Ehresmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center

    200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Orange, CA 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tahseen Mozaffar is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Mozaffar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mozaffar is board certified in Board Certification In Neurology, 1996-2026, Board Certification In Neuromuscular Medicine, 2008-2028, and Board Certification In Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, 2015 - 2025. Dr. Mozaffar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3941 J St Ste 354, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Fong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Fong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymyositis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Cough.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Klea Bertakis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Bertakis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polymyositis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, and Headache.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    39000 Bob Hope Dr Ste 305, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kam Newman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Newman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stratos Christianakis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Christianakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Scleroderma. Dr. Christianakis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Allan Lee MD Inc.

    400 Evelyn Ave Ste 107, 
    Albany, CA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kun Huang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced 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 Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Sitosterolemia, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Medical Cente

    5451 La Palma Ave, 
    La Palma, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Ho is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Palma, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Ho is board certified in American Board Of Rheumatology. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leanna Wise is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wise is rated as an Advanced 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 Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Wise is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required
    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Delea is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Delea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Delea is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    22716 Mountain Laurel Way, 
    Diamond Bar, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yuan Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Diamond Bar, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 117 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Arthritis, Lung Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    J Lee MD Med Corp Inc

    1010 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joo-hyung Lee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Rheumatology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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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