The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in fort mill, SC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near fort mill, SC. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    704 Gold Hill Road, Suite 203, 
    Fort Mill, SC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    803-835-0405
    Languages Spoken:
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    Ashrito Dayal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Dr. Dayal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Dayal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology. Dr. Dayal is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Thomas A. Griffin
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Dr. Thomas A. Griffin
    Pediatric Rheumatology
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    Atrium Health Levine Children's Specialty Care SouthPark

    4501 Cameron Valley Parkway, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.9 miles away)
    704-381-8840
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    Thomas Griffin is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Griffin 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis. Dr. Griffin is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - Ballantyne

    12311 Copper Way, Suite 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (7.2 miles away)
    704-316-2916
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
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    Ashwini Punjabi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Punjabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroretinitis, Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy. Dr. Punjabi is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Punjabi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (8.4 miles away)
    704-342-0252
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    Heather Gladue is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gladue 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Scleroderma. Dr. Gladue is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (8.4 miles away)
    704-342-0252
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    Heather Holden is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Holden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Holden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. John F. Babich
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. John F. Babich
    Internal Medicine
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    Raynald L. Desameau DMD PLLC IV

    10460 Park Rd, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (7.4 miles away)
    704-541-3055
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    John Babich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Babich is rated as an Experienced 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 Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome. Dr. Babich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Firas Kassab
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Firas Kassab
    Rheumatology
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    Southeast Psychological Services PLLC

    8840 Blakeney Professional Dr Ste 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (7.9 miles away)
    704-672-0449
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Firas Kassab is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kassab 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Kassab is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Ahmad A. Kashif
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Ahmad A. Kashif
    Rheumatology
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    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (8.4 miles away)
    704-342-0252
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    English, Spanish
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    Ahmad Kashif is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kashif 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), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Kashif is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Patrick Box
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Patrick Box
    Rheumatology
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    A Healthier You Weight Loss Clinic

    10370 Park Rd Ste 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (9.9 miles away)
    704-247-9179
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Patrick Box is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Box is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymyositis. Dr. Box is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - SouthPark

    6324 Fairview Road, Suite 330, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.6 miles away)
    704-316-1950
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    Sahithi Jarugula is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Jarugula 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Jarugula is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Jarugula is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.8 miles away)
    704-468-8873
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amanda Wakeley is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wakeley is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Wakeley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology. Dr. Wakeley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (11.8 miles away)
    704-468-8873
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Leslie Ranken is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ranken 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 Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Ranken is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology. Dr. Ranken is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Metrolina Neurodiagnostic Center LLC

    127 Professional Park Dr, 
    Rock Hill, SC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    803-329-8635
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Howard Mandell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Mandell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Migraine. Dr. Mandell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    200 S Herlong Ave, Suite H, 
    Rock Hill, SC 
     (6.9 miles away)
    803-366-6135
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allan Ryder-Cook is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Ryder-Cook 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 Tension Headache, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Hydrocephalus.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Eric W. Orlowsky
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Eric W. Orlowsky
    Internal Medicine

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (8.4 miles away)
    704-342-0252
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    Eric Orlowsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Orlowsky 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 Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Orlowsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    1918 Randolph Rd Ste 600, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (14.6 miles away)
    704-342-0252
    Languages Spoken:
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    Alison Johnson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Johnson 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 fort mill, 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 fort mill, 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 fort mill, SC?

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    How does MediFind rank Polymyositis doctors near fort mill, 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 fort mill, 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 fort mill, 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 fort mill, 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 fort mill, 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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