The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in West Virginia, US

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The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors in West Virginia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near West Virginia, US. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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24 providers found
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology

    West Virginia University Hospitals

    1 Medical Center Dr, 
    Morgantown, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gauri Pawar is a Neurologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Pawar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hemiplegia, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    West Virginia University Hospitals

    1 Medical Center Dr, 
    Morgantown, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shumaila Sultan is a Neurologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Sultan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    CAMC Rheumatology South Charleston

    4610 Kanawha Ave SW Ste 301, 
    South Charleston, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Istfan is a Rheumatologist in South Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Istfan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Polymyositis, and Palindromic Rheumatism.

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    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Rheumatology And Pulmonary Clinic PLLC

    421 Carriage Dr, 
    Beckley, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wassim Saikali is a Rheumatologist in Beckley, West Virginia. Dr. Saikali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Neurology

    Associated Specialists, Inc

    527 Medical Park Dr, 
    Bridgeport, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zaid Al is a Neurologist in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Folate-Deficiency Anemia, and Kleine Levin Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    West Virginia University Hospitals

    1 Medical Center Dr, 
    Morgantown, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Rothschild is a Rheumatologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Rothschild is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    West Virginia University Hospitals

    1 Medical Center Dr, 
    Morgantown, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Libell is a Neurologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Libell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Essential Tremor, Headache, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Vaught Neurological Services

    1404 Robert C Byrd Dr Ste 100, 
    Crab Orchard, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Vaught is a Neurologist in Crab Orchard, West Virginia. Dr. Vaught is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Headache.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Uha Family Medicine Lab

    1 Stadium Dr, 
    Morgantown, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Brunner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Brunner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    CAMC Rheumatology

    3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 205, 
    Charleston, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Justice is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Justice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Uha Family Medicine Lab

    1 Stadium Dr, 
    Morgantown, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jo Ann Hornsby is a Rheumatologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Ann Hornsby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    WVU Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center

    400 Fairview Heights Rd, 
    Summersville, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Wurth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Summersville, West Virginia. Dr. Wurth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Camden-Clark Physician Corporation

    801 Garfield Ave, Suite 100, 
    Parkersburg, WV 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Irma Vazquez-Sanabria is a Rheumatologist in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Dr. Vazquez-Sanabria has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Vazquez-Sanabria is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Pediatrics

    WVU Medicine At Suncrest Towne Centre

    600 Suncrest Town Centre Dr, 
    Morgantown, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Latos is a Pediatrics provider in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Latos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    CAMC Rheumatology South Charleston

    4610 Kanawha Ave SW Ste 301, 
    South Charleston, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Howard is a Rheumatologist in South Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Mid Ohio Valley Oncology Associates Inc.

    1903 Ann St, 
    Parkersburg, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Romy Abou is a Rheumatologist in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Dr. Abou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Charleston Area Medical Center Inc

    4610 Maccorkle Ave Sw, Suite 301, 
    South Charleston, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suzanne Gharib is a Rheumatologist in South Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Gharib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Gharib is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Rheumatology

    Kidney Specialists PLLC

    176 Health Care Ln Ste A, 
    Martinsburg, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rezaian is a Rheumatologist in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Dr. Rezaian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Internal Medicine

    Martinsburg Internal Medicine Assoc Inc

    1002 Sushruta Dr, 
    Martinsburg, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Jalazo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Dr. Jalazo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyositis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    West Virginia University Hospitals

    1 Medical Center Dr, 
    Morgantown, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Rosen is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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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