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Inflammatory Myopathies Specialists

61 verified specialists treating inflammatory myopathies from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Anthony Amato

Anthony Amato, MD

Vice-Chairman, Department of Neurology and Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Shafeeq Ladha

Shafeeq Ladha, M.D.

Director, Gregory W. Fulton ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michael Weiss

Michael Weiss, MD

Board certified neurologist, UW Medicine's director of Neuromuscular Diseases, UW professor of Neurology and adjunct professor of Rehabilitation Medicine

Neurology

Seattle, WA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Kerry Levin

Kerry Levin, MD

Professor, Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Paul Dellaripa

Paul Dellaripa, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Rheumatology

Boston, MA30+ years
Clinical Rheumatology
Basil Darras

Basil Darras, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Associate Neurologist-in-Chief; Chief, Division of Clinical Neurology; Director, Neuromuscular Center and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Program, Boston Children's Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineChild Neurology
Perry Shieh

Perry Shieh, MD

Professor of Neurology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
James Wymer

James Wymer, MD

Professor & Division Chief; Melvin Greer Professor, MD-NEUROMUSCULAR NEUROLOGY

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Yuen So

Yuen So, MD

Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (Adult Neurology), Emeritus

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Kelly Gwathmey

Kelly Gwathmey, M.D.

Associate Professor and Director, VCU ALS Clinic and Division of Neuromuscular Chief

Neurology

Richmond, VA15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Soumya Chatterjee

Soumya Chatterjee, MD

Professor, Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University

Rheumatology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Clinical Rheumatology
Leslie Crofford

Leslie Crofford, MD

Rheumatology

Nashville, TN30+ years
Clinical Rheumatology
Hani Kushlaf

Hani Kushlaf, MD

Professor of Neurology and Pathology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Neurology

West Chester, OH20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Maureen Mayes

Maureen Mayes, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology; Elizabeth Bidgood Chair in Rheumatology; Director, Scleroderma Clinical and Research Program

Rheumatology

Houston, TX30+ years
Clinical Rheumatology
Payam Mohassel

Payam Mohassel, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Middle River, MD15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Namita Goyal

Namita Goyal, M.D.

Professor — Department of Neurology, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Neurology

Orange, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Betty Soliven

Betty Soliven, MD

Professor of Neurology; Professor of Neuroscience Institute; Director, Electrodiagnostic Laboratory for Neuromuscular Disease; Co-Director, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic; Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michael Hehir

Michael Hehir, MD

James F. Howard Jr. MD Professor of Neuromuscular Disorders; Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of Neurological Sciences; Division Chief, Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Burlington, VT20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Lorinda Chung

Lorinda Chung, MD

Professor of Medicine (Immunology and Rheumatology) and Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Clinical Rheumatology
Terry Heiman-Patterson

Terry Heiman-Patterson, MD

Director, Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders, Temple University

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of inflammatory myopathies specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Inflammatory Myopathies as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a inflammatory myopathies specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for inflammatory myopathies depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these inflammatory myopathies specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Inflammatory Myopathies?
Inflammatory Myopathies is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches inflammatory myopathies care.