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    MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Polymyalgia Rheumatica near Thousand Oaks, CA. Of these, 62 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    72 providers found
    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    558 Saint Charles Dr, Suite 124, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (1.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shariar Cohen-Gadol is a Rheumatologist in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Cohen-Gadol and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Elvira Lindwall MD A Medical Corporation

    2190 Lynn Rd, Suite 240, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.0 mi)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elvira Lindwall is a Rheumatologist in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Lindwall has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

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    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    333 S Moorpark Rd, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (1.6 mi)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Margolis is an Internal Medicine provider in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Margolis has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    1250 La Venta Dr, Suite 207, 
    Westlake Village, CA 
     (2.5 mi)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Olga Popel is a Rheumatologist in Westlake Village, California. Dr. Popel has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    1250 La Venta Dr, Suite 207, 
    Westlake Village, CA 
     (2.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Yao is an Internal Medicine provider in Westlake Village, California. Dr. Yao and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Family Medicine
    32144 Agoura Rd, Suite 218, 
    Westlake Village, CA 
     (2.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Razmig Krumian is a Family Medicine provider in Westlake Village, California. Dr. Krumian and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    227 W Janss Rd, Suite 110, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (2.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jigar Ghelani is an Internal Medicine provider in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Ghelani and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    227 W Janss Rd, Suite 100, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (2.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andre Yousefia is an Internal Medicine provider in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Yousefia and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Felty Syndrome, Pericarditis, Apoplexy, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plaza, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (24.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucia Dattoma is a Geriatrics specialist and a Family Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dattoma and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Sciatica, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 165 34, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (24.3 mi)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanaz Kermani is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kermani has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    General Practice
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    General Practice
    1129 Red Tail Way, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (6.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Royal Dean is a General Practice provider in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Dean and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine
    143 Parrot Ln, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (6.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony Makhlouf is a Rheumatologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Makhlouf and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Family Medicine
    28240 Agoura Rd, Suite 102, 
    Agoura Hills, CA 
     (6.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Miller is a Family Medicine provider in Agoura Hills, California. Dr. Miller and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Magnesium Deficiency, Gitelman Syndrome, Cystoisosporiasis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    County Of Ventura

    1227 E Los Angeles Ave, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (7.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Mory is a Rheumatologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Mory and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Internal Medicine
    1687 Erringer Rd, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (8.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdol Memar-Zia is an Internal Medicine provider in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Memar-Zia and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Down Syndrome, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Family Medicine

    Adventist Health Physicians Network

    2876 Sycamore Dr, Suite 101, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (9.8 mi)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Kurohara is a Family Medicine provider in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Kurohara has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, High Cholesterol, PEHO Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    Nazanin Firooz MD Inc

    23067 Ventura Blvd, Suite 200, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (12.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nazanin Firooz is a Rheumatologist in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Firooz and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    Community Memorial Health System

    2921 Saviers Rd, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (18.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelica Shepard is a Rheumatologist in Oxnard, California. Dr. Shepard and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Gout.

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Rheumatology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (23.4 mi)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Gorn is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Gorn has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Adult Still's Disease, Dermatomyositis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    Advanced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (23.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Martin is a Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Martin and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Polymyalgia Rheumatica?

    Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder. It involves pain and stiffness in the shoulders and often the hips.

    When should I see a Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor near Thousand Oaks, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor near Thousand Oaks, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctors near Thousand Oaks, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctors near Thousand Oaks, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor near Thousand Oaks, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Polymyalgia Rheumatica 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor near Thousand Oaks, CA?

    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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctors near Thousand Oaks, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Polymyalgia Rheumatica 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Polymyalgia Rheumatica 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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