The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in staten island, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near staten island, NY. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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89 providers found
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Kings County

    451 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (9.8 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.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Neurology

    1 Harvey Ave, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Zarrin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Zarrin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polymyositis, Stiff Person Syndrome, Cervical Myelopathy, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Zarrin is currently accepting new patients.

    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Rheumatology At South Avenue

    1200 South Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Felicia Tenedios is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Tenedios 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Gout. Dr. Tenedios is currently accepting new patients.

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    Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Rheumatology At South Avenue

    1200 South Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donna Acquafredda is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Acquafredda 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Acquafredda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1200 South Ave Ste 307, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Goldstein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    201 Lyons Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Xiong Wen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Wen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Bursitis, and Chondrocalcinosis 2. Dr. Wen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Nyac Infusions LLC

    1725 E 12th St Ste 101, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Katz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology At Jersey City-Englewood Health Physician Network

    600 Pavonia Ave, 
    Jersey City, NJ 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Scarpa is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. Scarpa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Vasculitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Scarpa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Alpha Health Associates

    116 Millburn Avenue, Suite 105, 
    Millburn, NJ 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prashant Pandya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Pandya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pandya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pandya 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 
     (13.7 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.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Carepoint Health Bayonne Medical Center

    29 E 29th St, 
    Bayonne, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manasa Murthy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bayonne, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Dr. Murthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis.

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

    NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Bay Ridge

    6740 4th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yamen Homsi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Homsi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Vasculitis, Adult Still's Disease, Myositis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Homsi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    JCMC Subspecialty

    1825 John F Kennedy Blvd, 
    Jersey City, NJ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Valentin Marian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. Marian 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 Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Marian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Schiff is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Schiff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Schiff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Englewood Health Physician Network-Rheumatology At Jersey City

    2 Journal Square Plz Ste 2, 
    Jersey City, NJ 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Legunn is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. Legunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Legunn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Therapy And Beyond LLC

    455 N End Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Basit Qayyum is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Qayyum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Polymyositis, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Bursitis. Dr. Qayyum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Bishop O.G. Walker JR Health Care Center

    528 Prospect Pl, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mona Pervil-Ulysse is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Pervil-Ulysse 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, and Psoriasis. Dr. Pervil-Ulysse is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    139 Centre St Ste 302, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Henghe Tian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Tian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), IgG4-Related Disease, and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Tian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    450 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ellen Ginzler is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Ginzler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Ginzler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    450 Clarkson Ave # 1262, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olga Dvorkina is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Dvorkina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Lupus Nephritis, and Chondrocalcinosis 2. Dr. Dvorkina 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 staten island, 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 staten island, 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 staten island, 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 staten island, 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 staten island, 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 staten island, 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 staten island, 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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