The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in woodland hills, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near woodland hills, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Polymyositis
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1000 Veteran Ave Rm 32-59, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    23067 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nazanin Firooz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Firooz is rated as an Experienced 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), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Fibromyalgia, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Firooz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required
    23067 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Aleksiejuk is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Aleksiejuk is rated as an Experienced 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Aleksiejuk is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    18345 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 420, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Katz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced 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 Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Boris D Ratiner MD Inc.

    18386 Ventura Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Oh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Oh 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Behcet Disease, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Rheumatology Center

    23067 Ventura Blvd, 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Rana Taherian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Taherian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Adult Still's Disease, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Taherian is board certified in Rheumatology.

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

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Allan Kurtz, Do, A Professional Medical Corp.

    6325 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allan Kurtz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Kurtz is rated as an Experienced 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kurtz is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Joshua Levy M.D. A Professional Corp

    4910 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 303, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Levy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Anemia. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Health Pulmonology

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Gorn is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Still's Disease, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Gorn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    200 Med Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thanda Aung is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Aung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and IgG4-Related Disease. Dr. Aung is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Henry A Horton MD Inc

    8640 W 3rd St Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Horizon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Horizon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Horizon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Rheumatology-Los Angeles

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 250, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francesco Boin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Boin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Boin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    19950 Rinaldi St Ste 300, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamara Dahhan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Dahhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Behcet Disease, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Dahhan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    12922 Victory Boulevard, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Elist is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Hollywood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Elist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Scleroma. Dr. Elist is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristal Choi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced 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 Sjogren Syndrome, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 365B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maureen Mcmahon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mcmahon 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Mcmahon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaqoot Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced 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 Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Cryoglobulinemia. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Volkmann is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Volkmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Volkmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365-B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Clements is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Clements is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Localized Scleroderma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Clements 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 woodland hills, 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 woodland hills, 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 woodland hills, 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 woodland hills, 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 woodland hills, 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 woodland hills, 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 woodland hills, 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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