The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Knoxville, TN

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Knoxville, TN. Of these, 63 are Experienced and 17 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    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
    Referral may be required

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

    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, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    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
    Referral may be required

    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), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, MAGIC Syndrome, and IgG4-Related Disease.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    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
    Referral may be required

    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
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Physicians Rx Of Chattanooga

    6145 Shallowford Rd Ste 102, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzan House is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. House 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Rheumatology
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    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
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    725 Glenwood Dr Ste E588, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Braggs is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Braggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Erlanger Rheumatology

    979 E 3rd St Ste B805, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Turner is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced 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 Bursitis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Physicians Rx Of Chattanooga

    6145 Shallowford Rd Ste 102, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Brackett is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Brackett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

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

    Foot & Ankle Centers Of Middle Tennessee Inc.

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 301, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Poonam Somai is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Somai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia.

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

    Rheumatology Consultants PLLC

    4707 Papermill Dr Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Warrick is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Warrick 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 Scleroma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1750 Madison Ave Ste 130, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawn Hayden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Hayden 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis Associates

    1035 Executive Dr, 
    Hixson, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Huffstutter is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Huffstutter 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 Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Takayasu Arteritis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology Osteoporosis CTR-Memphis PC

    540 Trinity Creek Cv, 
    Cordova, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Boatright is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cordova, Tennessee. Dr. Boatright 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, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    Office

    6005 Park Ave Ste 409, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramesh Gupta is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Gupta 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), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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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