The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Polymyositis
    Elite in Polymyositis
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    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 Fifth Ave, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohit Aggarwal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Aggarwal is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

    Elite in Polymyositis
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chester Oddis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Oddis is rated as an Elite 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 Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Oddis is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Oddis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Siamak Moghadam-Kia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moghadam-Kia is rated as a Distinguished 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, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Moghadam-Kia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Moghadam-Kia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    1515 Locust Street, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tanya Chandra is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chandra 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 Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Chandra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center (Eye Clinic)

    1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andreea Coca is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Coca 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 Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Eales Disease, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Coca is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Coca is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Niveditha Mohan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Experienced 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 Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Mohan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mohan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    AHN Rheumatology At Mellon Pavilion

    4815 Liberty Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanmayee Bichile is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bichile is rated as an Experienced 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 Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Bichile is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Bichile is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AHN Rheumatology At Mellon Pavilion

    4815 Liberty Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarun Sharma is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sharma 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 Blue Cone Monochromatism, Refsum Disease, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Rheumatology,Shadyside,Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    580 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 430, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Plotz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Plotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Sarcoidosis, Gout, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Plotz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Plotz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vladimir Liarski is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liarski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Liarski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thaddeus Osial is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Osial 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Osial is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Osial is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AHN Rheumatology At Jefferson Medical Office Building

    575 Coal Valley Road, 
    Jefferson Hills, PA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Dore is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dore 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, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Dore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Dore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3 Robinson Plz Ste 210, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Ghassan Alayli is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alayli 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), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Alayli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AHN Rheumatology Wexford

    500 Blazier Drive, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Joyce is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Joyce is rated as an Experienced 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 Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Joyce is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Joyce is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    AHN Rheumatology Wexford

    500 Blazier Drive, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Holly Lowther is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lowther is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Lowther is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Lowther is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    2580 Haymaker Rd, Suite 302, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Killian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Killian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, Adult Still's Disease, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Killian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    AHN Rheumatology Wexford

    500 Blazier Drive, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Mathie is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mathie is rated as an Experienced 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Mathie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Mathie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    L. T. Ritchie M.D. LTD

    1430 Lincoln Way, 
    White Oak, PA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prabhat Seth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in White Oak, Pennsylvania. Dr. Seth is rated as an Experienced 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 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Heart Murmurs, Chronic Kidney Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 pittsburgh, PA?

    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 pittsburgh, PA?

    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 pittsburgh, PA?

    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 pittsburgh, PA?

    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 pittsburgh, PA?

    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 pittsburgh, PA?

    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 pittsburgh, PA?

    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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