The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Jacksonville, FL

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The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors near Jacksonville, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Jacksonville, FL. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Uf Health Neurology-Jacksonville

    580 W 8th St # 9, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Pulley is a Neurologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Pulley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    University Of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.

    653 W 8th St, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gurjit Kaeley is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Kaeley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Synovectomy. Dr. Kaeley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Ascension Medical Group St. Vincents Riverside Dillon BLDG Rheumatology

    3 Shircliff Way Ste 333, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shanthi Dhaduvai is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Dhaduvai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

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    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Arthritis And Rheumatology Clinic PA

    2119 Oak St, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mirna Barakat is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Dr. Barakat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic PA

    2119 Oak St, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bshara Barakat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Tracheitis, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1660 Prudential Dr Ste 301, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Bagley is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Bagley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    6863 Belfort Oaks Place, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Mathews is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Florentina Berianu is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Berianu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikas Majithia is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Majithia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Arastoo T Nabizadeh MD PA

    6816 Southpoint Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arastoo Nabizadeh is a Neurologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Nabizadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Cervical Myelopathy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Abril is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Abril is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Temporal Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Abril is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Wang is an Internal Medicine provider in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates LLC

    9765 San Jose Blvd Ste 103, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Swati Shah is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Butendieck is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Butendieck has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Butendieck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology

    FL - Neuro

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaimin Shah is a Neurologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Calamia is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Calamia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    FL - Neuro

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot Dimberg is a Neurologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Dimberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    13241 Bartram Park Blvd Unit 2105, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathryn Lawson is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Lawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Lawson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    13241 Bartram Park Blvd Unit 2105, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karishma Ramsubeik is an Internal Medicine provider in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Ramsubeik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Tissue Biopsy.

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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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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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