The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 54 are Experienced and 20 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Dennis C. Ang
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Dennis C. Ang
    Rheumatology
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-3920
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Mandarin
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    Dennis Ang is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    University Medical Center New Orleans

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-702-5700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lesley Saketkoo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Saketkoo is rated as an Advanced 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 Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Myositis. Dr. Saketkoo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-237-7801
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Malin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Malin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Malin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology Services

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 501A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-6505
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    Bobby James-Dupre is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. James-Dupre 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 Polymyositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. James-Dupre is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Suman Lata
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Suman Lata
    Rheumatology
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    South Louisiana Medical Associates

    1990 Industrial Blvd, 
    Houma, LA 
    985-868-9300
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    Suman Lata is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Lata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Lata is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Samina Q. Hayat
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Samina Q. Hayat
    Rheumatology
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    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-675-5930
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    Samina Hayat is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hayat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Sarcoidosis, and Splenectomy. Dr. Hayat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Angele D. Bourg
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Angele D. Bourg
    Rheumatology
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    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-769-4044
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    Angele Bourg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bourg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Bourg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
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    Stephen Lindsey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lindsey is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Lindsey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-761-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Saravanan Thiagarajan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Thiagarajan is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Thiagarajan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Thiagarajan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Gulf Coast Rheumatology

    1051 Gause Blvd Ste 440, 
    Slidell, LA 
    985-875-2828
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Phillip Sedrish is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Sedrish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Fibromyalgia.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Rheumatology And Osteoporosis Specialists AMC

    820 Jordan St Ste 201, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-221-0399
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aaron Broadwell is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Broadwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Broadwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-3920
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    Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Khanh Tuong-Ho
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Khanh Tuong-Ho
    Rheumatology
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    Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology Services

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 501A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-6505
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    Khanh Tuong-Ho is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tuong-Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Lupus Nephritis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Tuong-Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-237-7801
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Lipstate is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lipstate is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Lipstate is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-769-4044
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ronald Ceruti is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ceruti 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 Fibromyalgia, Dermatomyositis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Gout. Dr. Ceruti is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-3920
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    Tamika Webb-Detiege is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Webb-Detiege is rated as an Advanced 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), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Webb-Detiege is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Webb-Detiege is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    L. Lazaro IV Apmc

    913 S College Rd Ste 110, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-237-5008
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    English
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    Ladislas Lazaro-Iv is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lazaro-Iv 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 Fibromyalgia, Bursitis, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Lazaro-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-769-4044
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    Joseph Nesheiwat is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nesheiwat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Nesheiwat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-3920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Davis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Davis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Randall N. Beyl
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Randall N. Beyl
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology Services

    7777 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-6505
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    Randall Beyl is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Beyl 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 Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Beyl is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 do I find the best Polymyositis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    You can find a Polymyositis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Polymyositis doctors in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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