The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in wheaton, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near wheaton, MD. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Miller is rated as an Elite 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 Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Nih Niams Building 50

    Bethesda, MD 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iago Pinal-Fernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pinal-Fernandez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2730 University Blvd W, Suite 310, 
    Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Matsumoto is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Wheaton-Glenmont, Maryland. Dr. Matsumoto is rated as an Experienced 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), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mariana Kaplan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Boils, Arthritis, and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2730 University Blvd W Ste 310, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel El-Bogdadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. El-Bogdadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. El-Bogdadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6001 Montrose Rd Ste 702, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    William Mullins is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Mullins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Reactive Arthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Mullins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - Silver Spring, MD

    12501 Prosperity Dr Ste 410, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adolph Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Walitt is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Walitt 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Walitt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mobile Medical Care Inc.

    9309 Old Georgetown Rd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Demarco is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Demarco 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Demarco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Hospital Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Hospital Medicine | Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Sahar Lotfi-Emran is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lotfi-Emran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, and Adult Still's Disease. Dr. Lotfi-Emran is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lotfi-Emran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    14995 Shady Grove Road, Suite 250, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    Emma Dilorio is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Dilorio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Ogbonnaya-Whittlesey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ogbonnaya-Whittlesey 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Myositis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2730 University Blvd W Ste 310, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Galdi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Galdi 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, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Galdi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10 Center Dr Bldg 10 Rm 6D-47B, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raphaela Goldbach-Mansky is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Goldbach-Mansky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Erythema Nodosum, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Dr. Goldbach-Mansky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 600, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Adey Berhanu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Berhanu is rated as an Experienced 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Tenosynovitis, and Gout. Dr. Berhanu is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.

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

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 600, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    David Wolfe is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Wolfe 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Wolfe is board certified in ABIM-Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    18111 Prince Phillip Dr, Suite 323, 
    Olney, MD 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Potter is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Potter 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Potter is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    18111 Prince Phillip Dr, Suite 323, 
    Olney, MD 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rami Eltaraboulsi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Eltaraboulsi 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Tenosynovitis, and Gout. Dr. Eltaraboulsi is board certified in Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    14955 Shady Grove Rd, Suite 250, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Guada Respicio is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Respicio is rated as an Experienced 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates, PC

    14995 Shady Grove Rd, Suite 250, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Siegel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced 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 Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 wheaton, MD?

    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 wheaton, MD?

    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 wheaton, MD?

    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 wheaton, MD?

    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 wheaton, MD?

    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 wheaton, MD?

    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 wheaton, MD?

    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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