The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Franklin, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Franklin, TN. Of these, 58 are Experienced and 16 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Lee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lee 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Rheumatology Associates

    106 Woodlawn Dr, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lurie is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Lurie 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 Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Lurie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Arthritis Associates Of Kingsport

    3 Sheridan Sq, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Morris is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Morris 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), Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, and Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease. Dr. Morris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine (Int Med) and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Office

    8000 Centerview Pkwy Ste 305, 
    Cordova, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tulio Bertorini is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cordova, Tennessee. Dr. Bertorini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and Inclusion Body Myositis.

    Rheumatology
    Rheumatology

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    3325 Shores Road, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asim Razzaq is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Razzaq 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Razzaq is board certified in Board Certified In Rheumatology.

    Rheumatology
    Rheumatology

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    3325 Shores Road, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Owen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Owen is rated as undefined 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Semmes Murphey Clinic

    700 W Forest Ave Ste 200, 
    Jackson, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mitchell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Nashville, TN

    1916 Patterson St Ste 300, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Shaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Shaw 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 Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Shaw is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Comprehensive Arthritis Care, PLLC

    353 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 201A, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Ali is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Gore is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Gore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    222 Medical Office Building - Rheumatology

    222 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Byrd is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Neurology

    MMG Neurology

    1325 Eastmoreland Ave Ste 101, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaohui Chai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Chai is rated as an Advanced 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Polymyositis, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20300, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Crofford is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Crofford is rated as an Advanced 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 Fibromyalgia, Scleroderma, Myositis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 Medical Center Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Narender Annapureddy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Annapureddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microscopic Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Advanced Diagnostic Imaging PC

    421 Henslee Dr, 
    Dickson, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Pourpaki is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Dickson, Tennessee. Dr. Pourpaki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    6799 Great Oaks Rd Ste 200, 
    Germantown, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raza Hashmi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Tennessee. Dr. Hashmi is rated as an Advanced 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 Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), MAGIC Syndrome, IgG4-Related Disease, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eli Steigelfest is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Steigelfest is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Office

    6263 Poplar Ave Ste 503, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Titilola Akhigbe is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Akhigbe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sallaya Chinratanalab is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chinratanalab is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Still's Disease, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and IgG4-Related Disease.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Nashville General Hospital

    1818 Albion St, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Kroop is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kroop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Relapsing Polychondritis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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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