The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Kentucky, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Kentucky, US. Of these, 44 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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

    Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc.

    1000 Breckenridge St Ste 303, 
    Owensboro, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Brey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Brey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Brey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthritis Center Of Lexington

    330 Waller Ave Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Neal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Neal is rated as an Advanced 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, Fibromyalgia, and Psoriasis. Dr. Neal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Norton Rheumatology

    3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 208, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Troy Takagishi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Takagishi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Felty Syndrome. Dr. Takagishi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics - 2009, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology - 2011 , and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2009 . Dr. Takagishi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kentuckiana Rheumatology

    100 E. Liberty St, Suite 700, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Chase is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Chase 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Arthritis Center Of Lexington

    330 Waller Ave Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Corey Hatfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hatfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriasis. Dr. Hatfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    TriState Arthritis & Rheumatology PSC

    2616 Legends Way, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Colglazier is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Colglazier 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), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and MASS Phenotype.

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

    TriState Arthritis & Rheumatology PSC

    2616 Legends Way, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kerrin Burte is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Burte 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis Center Of Lexington

    330 Waller Ave Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Brown is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Fibromyalgia, and Splenectomy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    UK Good Samaritan Professional Arts Center

    135 E Maxwell St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Roberts is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Roberts 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 Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    UofL Health – UofL Hospital – Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 550, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Armstrong is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology & Neurology Edg Florence-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    7370 Turfway Rd, 
    Florence, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    William Beers is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Florence, Kentucky. Dr. Beers 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 Behcet Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Beers is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Owensboro Health Medical Group Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    1301 Pleasant Valley Rd Ste 500, 
    Owensboro, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Sims is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Sims 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Uofl Health-Uofl Hospital-Rheumatology

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 550, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Housam Aldeen-Sarakbi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Aldeen-Sarakbi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Aldeen-Sarakbi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology-Crestview Hills Suite 201-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    651 Centre View Blvd, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicola Jackson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Myositis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Pikeville Medical Center Inc

    911 Bypass Rd, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ziaullah Virk is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Virk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Virk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    King's Daughters Medical Specialties Prestonsburg Primary Care

    1279 Old Abbott Mountain Rd, 
    Prestonsburg, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Tackett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Dr. Tackett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Colorectal Cancer, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Tackett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New Lexington Clinic

    110 Village Pkwy, 
    Nicholasville, KY 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Abbas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Dr. Abbas 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), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Abbas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Center For Arthritis & Osteoporosis

    584 Westport Rd Ste 101, 
    Elizabethtown, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daksha Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Gout, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    333 Beacon Hill Rd Ste 201, 
    Morehead, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Weigel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morehead, Kentucky. Dr. Weigel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Anemia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Specialists Of Paducah

    100 Kiana Ct Apt B, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Phillips is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Fibromyalgia, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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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