The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Michigan, US

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The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors in Michigan, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 153 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Michigan, US. Of these, 125 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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153 providers found
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Josephine Aloot MD

    1460 Walton Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    Rochester Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Josephine Aloot is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Aloot has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Reactive Arthritis. Dr. Aloot is currently accepting new patients.

    Phyllis Birkel
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Phyllis Birkel, MD

    1460 Walton Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    Rochester Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phyllis Birkel is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Birkel has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Birkel is currently accepting new patients.

    Joseph G. Skender
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Arthritis Specialists Of Michigan

    30701 Woodward Avenue, Suite 314, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Skender is a Rheumatologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Skender has been practicing medicine for over 41 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 Fibromyalgia. Dr. Skender is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Neurology

    UM Orthotics And Prosthetics Center

    2850 S Industrial Hwy Ste 400, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ann Little is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Little is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Polymyositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanne Kahlenberg is a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Kahlenberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency. Dr. Kahlenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Troy Internal Medicine

    4967 Crooks Road, Suite 110, 
    Troy, MI 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Judith Bateman is a Rheumatologist in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Bateman has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Sarcoidosis, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Bateman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

    6777 W Maple Rd, 
    West Bloomfield, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ximena Arcila is a Neurologist in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Dr. Arcila is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy.

    Harman Fervaha
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Rheumatology Royalton

    3950 Hollywood Road, Suite 288, 
    Saint Joseph, MI 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harman Fervaha is a Rheumatologist in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Fervaha has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and 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, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Nour Zleik
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

    3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nour Zleik is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Zleik has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Gout. Dr. Zleik is currently accepting new patients.

    John E. Tower
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis Physicians LLC - Rochester Hills Clinic

    1701 South Boulevard East, Suite 110, 
    Rochester Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Tower is a Rheumatologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Tower has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Tower is currently accepting new patients.

    Berj M. Nercessian
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Arthritis And Internal Medicine, PC

    37300 Dequindre Road, Suite 138, 
    Sterling Heights, MI 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian
    Accepting New Patients

    Berj Nercessian is a Rheumatologist in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Nercessian has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Psoriasis. Dr. Nercessian is currently accepting new patients.

    Paul T. Twydell
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neuroradiology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neuroradiology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neurology - 2750 E Beltline Ave NE

    2750 East Beltline Avenue Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Twydell is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Twydell has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Monomelic Amyotrophy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Twydell is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrew J. Sulich
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Shores Rheumatology, PC

    29200 Harper Avenue, 
    Saint Clair Shores, MI 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Sulich is a Rheumatologist in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Dr. Sulich has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and 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, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Sulich is currently accepting new patients.

    Ashwini M. Shadakshari
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital Rheumatology - 28100 Grand River Ave

    28100 Grand River Avenue, Suite 314, 
    Farmington Hills, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwini Shadakshari is a Rheumatologist in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Shadakshari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Shadakshari is currently accepting new patients.

    Ali M. Dagher
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Ali Dagher MD FACP

    2200 Monroe Street, Suite 3, 
    Dearborn, MI 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Dagher is a Rheumatologist in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Dagher has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Dagher is currently accepting new patients.

    Mustapha M. Mallah
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    MDWell

    1213 Mason Street, 
    Dearborn, MI 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mustapha Mallah is a Rheumatologist in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Mallah has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Neurosarcoidosis, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Mallah is currently accepting new patients.

    Amar Q. Majjhoo
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Shores Rheumatology, PC

    29200 Harper Avenue, 
    Saint Clair Shores, MI 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amar Majjhoo is a Rheumatologist in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Dr. Majjhoo has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, and Psoriasis. Dr. Majjhoo is currently accepting new patients.

    Esther L. Young
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Oakland Neurology Center

    633 South Boulevard East, Suite 1300, 
    Rochester Hills, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Esther Young is a Neurologist in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Tension Headache, Seizures, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Barakat A. Thabet
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park

    3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barakat Thabet is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Thabet has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Thabet is currently accepting new patients.

    Matthew J. Ebright
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neuroradiology | Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neuroradiology | Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neurology - 2750 E Beltline Ave NE

    2750 East Beltline Avenue Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Ebright is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Ebright has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Ebright is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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