The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Charlotte, NC

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The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors near Charlotte, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Charlotte, NC. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Meredith Snapp
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    Novant Health Neurology & Sleep - Midtown

    1918 Randolph Road, Suite 400, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meredith Snapp is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Snapp has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and REM Behavior Disorder.

    Urvi G. Desai
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Sleep Medicine | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Sleep Medicine | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1010 Edgehill Road N., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Urvi Desai is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Dysferlinopathy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Iveta Swaim
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Presbyterian Internal Medicine

    1918 Randolph Road, Suite 350, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Czech, Russian, Slovak
    Offers Telehealth

    Iveta Swaim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Swaim has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Sahithi Jarugula
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - SouthPark

    6324 Fairview Road, Suite 330, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sahithi Jarugula is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Jarugula has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Amanda Wakeley
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Wakeley is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wakeley has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Leslie P. Ranken
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Ranken is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ranken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Ranken is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology

    The Neurological Institute P.A.

    2607 E 7th St Ste 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    T Hemanth is a Neurologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hemanth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Kluver Bucy Syndrome, Delirium, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Joann Tao
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care East Charlotte Family Physicians

    5801 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joann Tao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Tao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Tao is currently accepting new patients.

    Ashwini Punjabi
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - Ballantyne

    12311 Copper Way, Suite 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwini Punjabi is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Punjabi has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroretinitis, Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Gladue is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gladue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Gladue is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Toci is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Toci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Toci is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Holden is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Holden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Holden is currently accepting new patients.

    Pooja Kumari
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - Huntersville

    9920 Kincey Avenue, Suite 120, 
    Huntersville, NC 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pooja Kumari is a Rheumatologist in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Kumari has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Ashrito K. Dayal
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    704 Gold Hill Road, Suite 203, 
    Fort Mill, SC 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashrito Dayal is a Rheumatologist in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Dr. Dayal 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 Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Dayal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    A Healthier You Weight Loss Clinic

    10370 Park Rd Ste 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Box is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Box is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top area of expertise is Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Raynald L. Desameau DMD PLLC IV

    10460 Park Rd, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Babich is an Internal Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Babich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Pain Medicine | Physiatry | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Pain Medicine | Physiatry | Psychiatry

    Ubylee Healthcare Group PLLC

    9723 Northeast Pkwy, Suite 100, 
    Matthews, NC 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerald Aronoff is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist in Matthews, North Carolina. Dr. Aronoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Pain, Polymyositis, and Neuralgia. Dr. Aronoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmad Kashif-Al is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kashif-Al 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Kashif-Al is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Robertson is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Orlowsky is an Internal Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Orlowsky 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 Osteoporosis.

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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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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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