The 20 Best Localized Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

Find the Top Localized Scleroderma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near San Diego, CA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Podiatry Associates Of San Diego County Inc.

    655 Euclid Ave Ste 401, 
    National City, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Cohen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in National City, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seborrheic Keratosis, Pyogenic Granuloma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr Ste 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Shumaker is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shumaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    3965 5th Ave # 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Pelle is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    4060 4th Ave # 209, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Willoughby is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Willoughby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nummular Eczema, Actinic Keratosis, Contact Dermatitis, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Pedersen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pedersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    La Mesa Medical Offices

    8080 Pkwy Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Kleker is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kleker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Melanoma, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Liver Spots. Dr. Kleker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Purushotham And Akther J. Kotha M D Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 400, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akther Kotha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kotha 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Purushotham And Akther J. Kotha M D Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 400, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roshan Kotha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kotha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johanna Chang is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Office

    7920 Frost St Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Sheets is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sheets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Localized Scleroderma, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, and Reactive Arthritis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    7910 Frost St # 120, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Eichenfield is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Eichenfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atopic Dermatitis, Molluscum Contagiosum, Acne, Rosacea, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    6367 Alvarado Ct # 107, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Shahan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Shahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Shahan is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    5222 Balboa Ave Fl 5, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Celano is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Celano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Comedones, and Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Wong is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 117 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Sezary Syndrome, and Mycosis Fungoides.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Office

    6195 Lusk Blvd Ste 250, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lortscher is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lortscher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Keloids, and Acne.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 300, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jameson Loyal is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Loyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, Hirsutism in Women, Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, and Localized Scleroderma.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    8899 University Center Ln # 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taraneh Paravar is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Paravar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PARC Syndrome, Hypomelanosis of Ito, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    8899 University Center Ln # 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Hinds is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hinds is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Eschar, and Extramammary Paget Disease.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Kavanaugh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kavanaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Chitkara, Puja, M.D. A Medical Corporation

    765 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Puja Chitkara is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Chitkara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Chitkara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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