The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Richmond, VA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 135 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Richmond, VA. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Polymyositis
    Elite in Polymyositis
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    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    507-284-2511
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Floranne Ernste is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Ernste is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    VCU Health - Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N. 11th Street, 
    Richmond, VA 
    804-828-9350
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    English
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    Kelly Gwathmey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Gwathmey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gwathmey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Riverside Rheumatology Specialists Williamsburg

    120 Kings Way, 2700, 
    Williamsburg, VA 
    757-221-0110
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Chase Correia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Correia is rated as an Experienced 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 Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Correia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. John R. Dye
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. John R. Dye
    Rheumatology
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    Sentara Rheumatology Specialists

    844 Kempsville Road, Suite 103 B, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    757-261-0200
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    English
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    John Dye is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Dye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Dye is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology - 2027. Dr. Dye is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Riverside Rheumatology Specialists Hampton

    850 Enterprise Parkway, 2000, 
    Hampton, VA 
    757-534-6109
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    English
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    David Maxwell is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Maxwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Maxwell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology - Rheumatology. Dr. Maxwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Sentara Rheumatology Specialists

    844 Kempsville Road, Suite 103 B, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    757-261-0200
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    Andrew Miller is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Miller 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Gout, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology - 2027 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Albert H. Lee
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Albert H. Lee
    Rheumatology
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    Sentara Rheumatology Specialists

    844 Kempsville Road, Suite 103 B, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    757-261-0200
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    Albert Lee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology - 2027. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Karen D. Smith
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Karen D. Smith
    Rheumatology
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    Riverside Rheumatology Specialists Williamsburg

    120 Kings Way, 2700, 
    Williamsburg, VA 
    757-221-0110
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    Karen Smith is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Smith 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, Adult Still's Disease, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    804-828-9350
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    Nicholas Johnson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
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    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    804-828-9350
    Languages Spoken:
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    Albert Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Smith 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 Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    VCU Health - Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N. 11th Street, 
    Richmond, VA 
    804-828-9341
    Languages Spoken:
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    Christopher Wise is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Wise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Behcet Disease, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Wise is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    804-360-4669
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    Beth Rubinstein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Rubinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Rubinstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    2301 Fall Hill Ave Ste 205, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    540-373-1330
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stewart Kohler is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Kohler is rated as an Advanced 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 Polymyositis, Adult Still's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    804-828-9341
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Moxley is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Moxley is rated as an Advanced 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), Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Moxley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Seth M. Berney
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Seth M. Berney
    Rheumatology
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    Evms

    825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 536, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    757-446-5794
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    Seth Berney is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Berney is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Berney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology - 2027 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Berney is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Phong Q. Nguyen
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Phong Q. Nguyen
    Internal Medicine
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    Northern Virginia Center For Arthritis PC

    1860 Town Center Dr Ste 130, 
    Reston, VA 
    703-573-0130
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
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    Phong Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Nguyen 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Janet E. Lewis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Dr. Janet E. Lewis
    Rheumatology
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    UVA Health Rheumatology Clinic

    415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2100, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    434-243-0223
    Languages Spoken:
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    Janet Lewis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Felty Syndrome, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    VCU Health System Stony Point

    9000 Stony Point Pkwy, 
    Richmond, VA 
    804-560-8920
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
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    Huzaefah Syed is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Syed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Scleroma. Dr. Syed is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    UVA Health Rheumatology Clinic

    415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2100, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    434-243-0223
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    Donald Kimpel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Kimpel is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Kimpel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
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    AMDC Arthritis & Osteoporosis Clinic

    110 Dunlop Village, 
    Colonial Heights, VA 
    804-526-6062
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Carlton Miller is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Bursitis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

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    How does MediFind rank Polymyositis doctors near Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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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