The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in sioux falls, SD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near sioux falls, SD. Of these, 7 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Jenna M. King
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Jenna M. King
    Rheumatology
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    Avera Medical Group Rheumatology — 69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave, Suite 1130, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (4.3 miles away)
    605-504-1600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jenna King is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. King is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. King is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine; American Board Of Internal Medicine-Rheumatology; American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Dr. Neil R. Brummond
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Dr. Neil R. Brummond
    Internal Medicine
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    Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine — 69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave, Suite 1120, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (4.3 miles away)
    605-322-5751
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Neil Brummond is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Brummond is rated as a Distinguished 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 Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Polymyositis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Brummond is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brummond is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Avera Medical Group Rheumatology — 69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave, Suite 1130, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (4.3 miles away)
    605-504-1600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Fanciullo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Fanciullo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Fanciullo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine; American Board Of Rheumatology. Dr. Fanciullo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Avera Medical Group Rheumatology — 69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave, Suite 1130, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (4.3 miles away)
    605-504-1600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kara Petersen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Temporal Arteritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Petersen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine; American Board Of Rheumatology. Dr. Petersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Gregory E. Mumm
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Gregory E. Mumm
    Rheumatology
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    Avera Medical Group Rheumatology — 69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave, Suite 1130, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (4.3 miles away)
    605-504-1600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mumm is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Mumm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Mumm is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine; American Board Of Rheumatology; Certified Clinical Densitometrist By The ISCO. Dr. Mumm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. David C. Nelson
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. David C. Nelson
    Internal Medicine
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    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W. 22nd St., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    605-404-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sciatica. Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Vivek V. Joseph
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Vivek V. Joseph
    Rheumatology
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    Sanford Rheumatology Clinic

    1321 W. 22nd St., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    605-328-3485
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vivek Joseph is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Joseph 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 Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Joseph is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: RheumatologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required
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    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W 22nd St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    605-328-3485
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hamza Tantoush is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Tantoush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Thrombectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Tantoush is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Wais Afzal
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Wais Afzal
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Rheumatology Clinic

    1321 W. 22nd St., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    605-328-3485
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Urdu
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wais Afzal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Afzal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Afzal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: RheumatologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine. Dr. Afzal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Charles W. Shafer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Charles W. Shafer
    Family Medicine

    Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

    1325 South Cliff Avenue, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.2 miles away)
    605-339-1783
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Sign Language
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    Charles Shafer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Shafer 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 Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Shafer is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Shafer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Health Internal Medicine

    1321 W 22nd St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Eduardo Bonilla-Trejos is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Bonilla-Trejos is rated as an Experienced 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), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Bonilla-Trejos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Avera Medical Group Rheumatology-69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 1130, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christine Halligan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Halligan 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), VEXAS Syndrome, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Halligan 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 sioux falls, SD?

    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 sioux falls, SD?

    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 sioux falls, SD?

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    How does MediFind rank Polymyositis doctors near sioux falls, SD?

    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 sioux falls, SD?

    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 sioux falls, SD?

    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 sioux falls, SD?

    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 sioux falls, SD?

    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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