The 20 Best Localized Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Fiorentino is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Fiorentino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Calcinosis. Dr. Fiorentino is board certified in Board Certification: American Board Of Dermatology, Dermatology (2002).

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kerri Rieger is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Rieger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Mycosis Fungoides, Melanoma, and Sebaceous Adenoma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Swetter is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Swetter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

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    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernice Kwong is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Kwong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hartsfield Syndrome, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, and DRESS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Office

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Unemori is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Unemori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, Pemphigus Foliaceus, and Oral Herpes.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Zaba is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Zaba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Dermatomyositis, and DRESS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Chen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Warts, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jasmine Rana is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DRESS Syndrome, Splinter Hemorrhages, Perniosis, and Hartsfield Syndrome.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Univ. Healthcare Alliance

    321 Middlefield Rd Ste 260, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joellen Vanzander is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Vanzander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Warts.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Wang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Melanoma, Lymphomatoid Papulosis, and Hartsfield Syndrome.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caely Yanikoglu is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Yanikoglu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyunje Cho is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joyce Teng is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Teng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 138 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lamellar Ichthyosis, Nonbullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Dowling-Meara Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Siegel is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PHACE Syndrome, Hemangioma, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Clouston Syndrome.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanna Badger is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Badger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, and Zoon Vulvitis.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatrics
    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Chu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, Stork Bite, Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, and Vascular Birthmark.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lorinda Chung is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roberto Novoa is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Novoa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Lewis is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Pemphigus, Psoriasis, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Yeh is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Localized Scleroderma, Perniosis, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Localized Scleroderma?

    Localized scleroderma is characterized by thickening of the skin from excessive collagen deposits. Collagen is a protein normally present in our skin that provides structural support. However, when too much collagen is made, the skin becomes stiff and hard. Localized types of scleroderma are those limited to the skin and related tissues and, in some cases, the muscle below. Internal organs are not affected by Localized scleroderma, and Localized scleroderma can never progress to the systemic form of the disease. Often, localized conditions improve or go away on their own over time, but the skin changes and damage that occur when the disease is active can be permanent. For some people, Localized scleroderma is serious and disabling. There are two generally recognized types of Localized scleroderma: morphea and linear.

    When should I see a Localized Scleroderma doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Localized Scleroderma doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Localized Scleroderma doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Localized Scleroderma doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Localized Scleroderma doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Localized Scleroderma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Localized Scleroderma 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 Localized Scleroderma doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Localized Scleroderma 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 Localized Scleroderma 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 Localized Scleroderma doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Localized Scleroderma 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 Localized Scleroderma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Localized Scleroderma 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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