The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in jacksonville, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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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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    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral required

    Ascension St. Vincent's Rheumatology - Riverside

    3 Shircliff Way, Ste 333, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shanthi Dhaduvai is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Dhaduvai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Dhaduvai is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Dhaduvai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, LLC

    5251 Emerson St, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Guarani, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Swati Shah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Neurology-Jacksonville

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

    Michael Pulley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Pulley 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy. Dr. Pulley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Steven D. Mathews M.D. P.A.

    6863 Belfort Oaks Pl, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Mathews is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville

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

    Florentina Berianu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Berianu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome. Dr. Berianu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

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

    Vikas Majithia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Majithia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Majithia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    North Florida Medical Associates

    2119 Oak St, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    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. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Tracheitis, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Barakat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Ascension St. Vincent's Rheumatology - Park Ave

    2300 Park Ave, Ste 204, 
    Orange Park, FL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Keysha Ramos is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Orange Park, Florida. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Neurosarcoidosis, Arthritis, Tissue Biopsy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Ramos is board certified in The American Board Of Lifestyle Medicine, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology, and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

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

    Andy Abril is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Abril is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, 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
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Wang 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 Sarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Arastoo T Nabizadeh MD PA

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

    Arastoo Nabizadeh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Nabizadeh 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 Migraine, Cervical Myelopathy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH). Dr. Nabizadeh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthritis & Osteoporosis Treatment Center P.A.

    2100 Kingsley Ave, 
    Orange Park, FL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Bagley is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Orange Park, Florida. Dr. Bagley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Bagley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    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 practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Butendieck 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, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Butendieck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

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

    Kenneth Calamia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Calamia 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 Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Calamia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

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

    Lisa Balistreri is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Balistreri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurosarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Balistreri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Annabelle Lee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Lee 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
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karishma Ramsubeik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Ramsubeik 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 MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Gout, Lupus Nephritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Ramsubeik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    FL - Neuro

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

    Jaimin Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    FL - Neuro

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

    Elliot Dimberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Dimberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Brachial Plexopathy. Dr. Dimberg 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 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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