The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Washington, DC. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Polymyositis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases

    9000 Rockville Pike, Building 50, Room 1146, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Andrew Mammen, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Baltimore, MD. He is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Mammen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).

    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Nih Niams Building 50

    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iago Pinal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pinal 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.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

    900 23rd St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodolfo Curiel is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Curiel has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

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    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Hospital Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Hospital Medicine | Rheumatology

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc

    5255 Loughboro Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sahar Lotfi is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lotfi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, and Adult Still's Disease.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Borenstein is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Borenstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Shari Diamond
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shari Diamond is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Diamond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Reactive Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Justin Peng
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2021 K Street NW, Suite 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Peng is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Katz is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Virginia Steen is a Rheumatologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Steen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Kuru, and Scleroma.

    David Wolfe
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 600, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Wolfe is a Rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Wolfe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Howard University

    2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tayseer Haroun is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Haroun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    110 Irving St Nw # 2a38, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Collins is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Sarcoidosis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    110 Irving St Nw, Suite 2a38, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Walitt is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Walitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology | Physiatry
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology | Physiatry
    102 Irving St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bunning is a Rheumatologist and a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Paget's Disease of Bone, and Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Whelton is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Whelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Sarcoidosis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Myers is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Bunker is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Scleritis, Sarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaitlin Quinn is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Takayasu Arteritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Vasculitis, and MAGIC Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glen Cook is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Low Blood Pressure.

    Adey Berhanu
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 602, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adey Berhanu is a Rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Berhanu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Tenosynovitis, and Gout.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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