The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in bronx, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 141 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near bronx, NY. Of these, 122 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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141 providers found
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Medical Arts Pavilion Rheumatology

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clement Tagoe is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Tagoe is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Polymyositis. Dr. Tagoe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 E 210th St, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elena Peeva is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Peeva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Peeva is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Montefiore Medical Group-Family Care Center (FCC)

    3444 Kossuth Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ruchi Jain is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome, and Gout. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Montefiore Family Care Center Rheumatology

    3444 Kossuth Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Kitsis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kitsis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome. Dr. Kitsis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Teja Kapoor is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kapoor 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 Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Kapoor is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Kapoor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elana Bernstein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleredema, and Scleroma. Dr. Bernstein is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Hospital For Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Fernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Fernandez is rated as a Distinguished 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 Dermatomyositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Polymyositis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Kings County

    451 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Gordon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Elite 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 Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Penectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Jacobi

    1400 Pelham Pkwy S, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shereen Mahmood is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cryoglobulinemia, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Mahmood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Montefiore Medical Center

    1250 Waters Pl, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harold Keiser is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Keiser 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Keiser is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Montefiore At 1250 Waters Place

    1250 Waters Pl, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bibi Ayesha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Ayesha 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Sarcoidosis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Ayesha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    161 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Dwyer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Dwyer 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 Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Dwyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancyanne Schmidt is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required
    1041 3rd Avenue, Suite 201, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Bernstein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bernstein 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. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Rheumatology At Great Neck

    865 Northern Boulevard, Suite 302, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Galina Marder is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Marder 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 Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Inclusion Body Myositis. Dr. Marder is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology. Dr. Marder is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Mount Sinai-Institute For Advanced Medicine Jack Martin Fund Clinic

    17 E 102nd St Fl 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei Chi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleredema, Fibromyalgia, Lupus Nephritis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Chi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    7711 Broadway, 
    Elmhurst, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Olivia Ghaw is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Ghaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Behcet Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleredema, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Ghaw is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Belaire Building

    525 E 71st St Fl 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Bass is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bass is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - New York, NY

    457 W 57th St Ste 106, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stewart Greisman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Greisman is rated as an Advanced 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 Takayasu Arteritis, Polymyositis, Lymphadenitis, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Greisman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    333 E 38th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sicy Lee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, MASS Phenotype, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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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 bronx, NY?

    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 bronx, NY?

    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 bronx, NY?

    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 bronx, NY?

    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 bronx, NY?

    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 bronx, NY?

    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 bronx, NY?

    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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