Overview
Clinical interests: Inflammatory myopathies (such as dermatomyositis, immune mediated necrotizing myopathy, anti-synthetase syndrome, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis), autoimmune interstitial lung diseases, checkpoint inhibitor induced myositis, musculoskeletal ultrasound
Research interests: Dr. Saygin has validated numerous myositis outcome measures including hand-held dynamometry, accelerometers, and PROMIS instruments in order to optimize the assessment of muscle strength and other disease related symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and physical function in both clinical practice and therapeutic trials. In addition to outcome measures, she has a particular interest in clinical trials, classification and response criteria, and data harmonization.
Professional activities: Dr. Saygin currently serves on the board of the International Myositis Society (iMyos), as vice chair of the International Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies (IMACS) Data Sharing Scientific Interest Group and member of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Committee on Nominations and Appointments and OMERACT Technical Advisory Group.
Dr. Saygin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Polymyositis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.
Dr. Saygin is board certified in Rheumatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles.
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1611 W Harrison St, Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60612
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Dr. Saygin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Didem Saygin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Didem Saygin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Didem Saygin by calling their office at 312-563-2800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Didem Saygin a top-rated expert for Myositis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Didem Saygin is classified as an Elite expert for Myositis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Didem Saygin specialize in?
While Dr. Didem Saygin is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Myositis, Polymyositis, and Interstitial Lung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Didem Saygin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Didem Saygin has published 73 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myositis. You can view a list of Dr. Didem Saygin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Didem Saygin accept my insurance?
Dr. Didem Saygin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-563-2800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- MyositisDr. Saygin isElite. Learn about Myositis.
- Distinguished
- PolymyositisDr. Saygin isDistinguished. Learn about Polymyositis.
- Advanced
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. Saygin isAdvanced. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Saygin isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Experienced
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Saygin isExperienced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Juvenile DermatomyositisDr. Saygin isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
- Mixed Connective Tissue DiseaseDr. Saygin isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
- Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)Dr. Saygin isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).