The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in annandale, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near annandale, VA. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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40 providers found
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodolfo Curiel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Curiel is rated as a Distinguished 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 Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis. Dr. Curiel is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Nih Niams Building 50

    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iago Pinal-Fernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pinal-Fernandez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Lung Transplant.

    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Miller is rated as an Elite 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 Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

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

    Northern Virginia Ctr For Arthritis Rheumatology & Osteoporosis PLLC

    450 W Broad St Ste 400, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Navera Ahmed is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced 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 Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), IgG4-Related Disease, and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Inova Medical Group - Rheumatology

    8100 Boone Blvd, 700, 
    Tysons, VA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Keith is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tysons, Virginia. Dr. Keith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Keith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Inova Medical Group - Rheumatology

    8100 Boone Blvd, 700, 
    Tysons, VA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pragya Singh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tysons, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Singh 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 Microscopic Polyangiitis, Sarcoidosis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Virginia Steen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Steen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Kuru, and Scleroma. Dr. Steen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Schiffenbauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Schiffenbauer is rated as a Distinguished 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 Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

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

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Katz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced 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 Melorheostosis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Polymyositis, and Myositis. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Borenstein is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Borenstein 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Borenstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2021 K Street NW, Suite 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shari Diamond is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Diamond is rated as an Experienced 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Reactive Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2021 K Street NW, Suite 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Peng is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced 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 Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Peng is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    9401 Route 29 Ste 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Sherling is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Sherling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aplastic Anemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Sherling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Arthrtitis Clinic Of No VA

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 220, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Kempf is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Kempf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Kempf is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arthrtitis Clinic Of No VA

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 220, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Nepali
    Accepting New Patients

    Mamata Chand is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Chand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Chand is currently accepting new patients.

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

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Whelton is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Whelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Whelton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Bunker is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunker 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 Scleritis, Sarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Bunker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kaitlin Quinn is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Takayasu Arteritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Vasculitis, and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Rheumatology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2303, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tayseer Haroun is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Haroun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Haroun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Ogbonnaya-Whittlesey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ogbonnaya-Whittlesey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Myositis, and Dermatomyositis.

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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 annandale, 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 annandale, 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 does MediFind rank Polymyositis doctors near annandale, 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 annandale, 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 annandale, 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 annandale, 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 annandale, 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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