The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near charleston, SC. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. James C. Oates
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. James C. Oates
    Rheumatology
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    MUSC Health Rheumatology At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 5th Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    843-876-0615
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    James Oates is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Oates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Dermatomyositis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Oates is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Edwin A. Smith
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Edwin A. Smith
    Rheumatology
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    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    843-792-1414
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    English
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    Edwin Smith is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Eric S. Zollars
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Eric S. Zollars
    Rheumatology
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    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    843-792-1414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Zollars is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Zollars is rated as an Experienced 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 Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Zollars is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Celine Ward
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Celine Ward
    Rheumatology
    Referral required
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    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    843-792-2300
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    Celine Ward is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ward 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 Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Rheumatology Associates P.A.

    14 Farmfield Ave Ste E, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    843-571-6067
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    English
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    Georgia Roane is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Roane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Roane is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Rheumatology Associates P.A.

    14 Farmfield Ave Ste E, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    843-571-6067
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    Erica Anderson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Gout. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Faye N. Hant
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Faye N. Hant
    Rheumatology
    Referral required
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    MUSC Health Rheumatology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    843-876-0615
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    Faye Hant is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Hant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Scleroma. Dr. Hant is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Aiken M. Mcnair
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Aiken M. Mcnair
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    MUSC Health Rheumatology At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 5th Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    843-876-0615
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Aiken Mcnair is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mcnair 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 Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Mcnair is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    MUSC Health Rheumatology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    843-876-0615
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    English
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    Richard Silver is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Silver 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 Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Silver is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    MUSC Health Rheumatology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    843-876-0615
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Cunningham is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Cunningham 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 Lupus Nephritis, Palindromic Rheumatism, MASS Phenotype, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Cunningham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Katherine C. Silver
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Katherine C. Silver
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Rheumatology
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    MUSC Health Rheumatology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    843-876-0615
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Silver is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Silver 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, Scleroma, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Silver is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Sonia I. Savani
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Sonia I. Savani
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
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    MUSC Children's Health Primary Care At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    843-876-0444
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    Sonia Savani is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Savani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Lupus Nephritis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Savani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    MUSC Health Neurology At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    843-792-3223
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Katherine Ruzhansky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Ruzhansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy. Dr. Ruzhansky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Angela M. Saito
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Angela M. Saito
    Family Medicine

    Palmetto Infusion Services

    1027 Physicians Dr Ste 220, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (9.9 miles away)
    843-414-1900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Angela Saito is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Saito 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 Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

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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 charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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 do I find the best Polymyositis doctor near charleston, SC?

    You can find a Polymyositis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Polymyositis doctors near charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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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