The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Iowa, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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30 providers found
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center West Burlington Campus

    1221 S Gear Ave, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piyush Poddar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Poddar 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 Microscopic Polyangiitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Tuetken is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Tuetken 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), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Vogelgesang is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Vogelgesang is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Scleritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

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    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aleksander Lenert is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lenert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Adult Still's Disease, Arthritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

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

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristin Harts is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Harts is rated as an Experienced 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral required

    Office

    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Of, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Nance is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Svjetlana Dolovcak is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dolovcak is rated as an Experienced 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 Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center PC

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Burdt is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Burdt 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 Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Jacobi is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Jacobi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Department Of Veterans Affairs

    2979 Victoria St, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsay Orris is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Orris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brittany Bettendorf is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bettendorf is rated as an Experienced 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 Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8421 Plum Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Rettenmaier is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Rettenmaier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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

    UI Heart And Vascular Center

    105 E 9th St, 
    Coralville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Petar Lenert is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Lenert is rated as an Experienced 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 Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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

    Department Of Veterans Affairs

    2979 Victoria St, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Staub is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Staub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

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

    Dubuque Rheumatology PC

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd Ste B, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Isaac is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Isaac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Radia is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Radia 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia.

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

    Office

    3500 University Blvd, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Wells is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Floyd Valley Healthcare

    714 Lincoln St NE, 
    Le Mars, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Catalan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Le Mars, Iowa. Dr. Catalan 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 Inclusion Body Myositis, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Genesis Health Group

    3200 W Kimberly Rd, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mixsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mixsell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 280 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randy Maigaard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Maigaard 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 Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Polymyositis doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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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