The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 182 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Illinois, US. Of these, 146 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Wayne Rubinstein
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne Rubinstein is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rubinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Christopher D. Fahey
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Fahey is a Sleep Medicine provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Fahey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Abdul S. Mohammed
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Advocate Medical Group Rheumatology

    1775 Ballard Rd 1st Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdul Mohammed is a Rheumatologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mohammed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Paget's Disease of Bone.

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    Sunil John
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Advocate Medical Group Rheumatology

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil John is a Rheumatologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Fibromyalgia.

    David Mael
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Advocate Medical Group Rheumatology

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 820, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mael is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 201, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Capezio is a Rheumatologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Capezio has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Polymyositis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rochella Ostrowski is a Rheumatologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Ostrowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Scleroderma. Dr. Ostrowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael Sams
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    1020 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 304, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I try my best to be compassionate, timely and provide up-to-date evidence-based care. Dr. Sams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

    Patricia J. Huerta
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    979 W Main St, Ste 201, 
    West Dundee, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Patricia Huerta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Dundee, Illinois. Dr. Huerta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Cirrhosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Didem Saygin
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1611 W Harrison St Ste 510, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Didem Saygin is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Saygin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

    Laura Zaacks
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2150 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 3000, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Shermer Zaacks, MD, a rheumatologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for a range of autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis and vasculitis. She evaluates and treats chronic inflammatory diseases and systemic connective tissue disorders with personalized, evidence-based approaches. Dr. Zaacks helps patients manage symptoms and improve joint health and mobility. Dr. Zaacks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

    David T. Giangreco
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    302 Randall Rd Ste 105, 
    Geneva, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Giangreco is a Rheumatologist in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Giangreco has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Amanda Myers
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Myers, MD, a rheumatologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She sees patients regularly to manage chronic health conditions and supports individualized care rooted in shared decision-making and patient education. Dr. Myers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Mc 0930, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Niewold is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Niewold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Lupus Nephritis.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marisa Klein is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Klein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anisha Dua is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dua has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carrie Richardson is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Richardson has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Dermatomyositis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    2701 Patriot Blvd, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charulatha Nagar is a Neurologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Nagar has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Glycogen Storage Disease Type 9, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 0, Andersen Disease, and Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    259 E Erie St Ste 2330, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Hsieh is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hsieh has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Robert S. Woodrick
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Woodrick is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Woodrick has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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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 in Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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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