The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Chicago, IL. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    David Mael
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Advocate Medical Group Rheumatology

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 820, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    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.

    Didem Saygin
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Rush University

    1611 W Harrison St, Suite 510, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clinical interests: Inflammatory myopathies (such as dermatomyositis, immune mediated necrotizing myopathy, anti-synthetase syndrome, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis), autoimmune interstitial lung diseases, checkpoint inhibitor induced myositis, musculoskeletal ultrasoundResearch interests: Dr. Saygin has validated numerous myositis outcome measures including hand-held dynamometry, accelerometers, and PROMIS instruments in order to optimize the assessment of muscle strength and other disease related symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and physical function in both clinical practice and therapeutic trials. In addition to outcome measures, she has a particular interest in clinical trials, classification and response criteria, and data harmonization.Professional activities: Dr. Saygin currently serves on the board of the International Myositis Society (iMyos), as vice chair of the International Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies (IMACS) Data Sharing Scientific Interest Group and member of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Committee on Nominations and Appointments and OMERACT Technical Advisory Group. 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.

    Siddharth Tambar
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Chicago Arthritis, LLC

    618 W Fulton St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Siddharth Tambar is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tambar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and MASS Phenotype.

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    Eric M. Ruderman
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Northwestern Medicine Rheumatology

    675 N St Clair St, Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Ruderman is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ruderman 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, Arthritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Ruderman is currently accepting new patients.

    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 
     (1.1 miles away)
    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 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    259 E Erie St Ste 2330, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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).

    Abdul S. Mohammed
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Advocate Medical Group Rheumatology

    1775 Ballard Rd 1st Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    University Of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Mnatsakanova is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mnatsakanova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology

    Office

    912 S Wood St Rm 855N, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qin Jiang is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, and Dystrophinopathy.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rowland Chang is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Knee Replacement. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center Urgent Care

    1520 W Harrison St Fl 7, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Jacobson is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    355 E Grand Ave Fl 2, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reem Jan is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Cook County

    1901 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Augustine Manadan is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Manadan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Manadan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Rush University Medical Center

    1611 W Harrison St Ste 510, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Winston Sequeira is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sequeira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Polymyositis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology | Emergency Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology | Emergency Medicine

    Mount Sinai Community Foundation

    1401 S California Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Serafin Chua is a Rheumatologist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chua is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Reactive Arthritis. Dr. Chua is currently accepting new patients.

    Elena Gogoneata
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Advocate Medical Group Rheumatology

    Chicago, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian
    Offers Telehealth

    Elena Gogoneata is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gogoneata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Mc 0930, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    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.

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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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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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