The 20 Best Localized Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Walnut Creek, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    The Skin And Laser Treatment Institute

    370 N Wiget Ln Ste 125, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    M Christine is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Christine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Keloids, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology | General Surgery
    1808 Tice Valley Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hayes Gladstone is a Dermatologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Gladstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Comedones, and Keloids. Dr. Gladstone is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    400 Taylor Blvd # 301, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curtis Raskin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Raskin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

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

    Kidney Transplant At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monique Delisser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Delisser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd # B1, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Zimmerman is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seborrheic Keratosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd # B1, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Aires is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Aires is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Physician Network

    2700 Grant St Ste 200, 
    Concord, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arseen Soliman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Soliman is rated as an Advanced 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 Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Terris R. Dunn MD A Medical Corp.

    2828 Telegraph Ave, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terris Dunn is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, and Alopecia Areata.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Childrens Hospital Medical Center Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

    744 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Regina-celeste Ahmad is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Birthmark, Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, and Stork Bite.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Family Medicine

    Albany Care Center

    500 San Pablo Avenue, 
    Albany, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Birnbaum is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, California. Dr. Birnbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Birnbaum is board certified in Family Medicine - Board Certified. Dr. Birnbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    3100 San Pablo Ave, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tiffany C. Scharschmidt is a dermatologist who cares for adults with a range of dermatological conditions. She also helps to oversee the multidisciplinary care of patients with complex skin disease. Scharschmidt's research focuses on understanding how healthy skin bacteria communicate with the immune system. Her UCSF research laboratory , which receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, studies the role of our microbiome in skin health and disease, with a particular focus on early life. After earning a bachelor's degree at Princeton University, Scharschmidt earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed a residency in dermatology. Dr. Scharschmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bullous Pemphigoid, Pemphigus, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, and Pemphigus Vulgaris. Dr. Scharschmidt is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, Dermatology.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Family Medicine

    John Muir Physician Network

    4165 Blackhawk Plaza Cir Ste 265, 
    Danville, CA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradford Flagg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Flagg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    6955 Foothill Blvd # 200, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leon Clark is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Localized Scleroderma, Prurigo Nodularis, and Lichen Simplex Chronicus.

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

    Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhrett Lash is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Lash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Behcet Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Localized Scleroderma.

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

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd) Program

    744 52nd St Fl 5, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Kim is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Localized Scleroderma, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    500 Alfred Nobel Dr # 185, 
    Hercules, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ting is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Hercules, California. Dr. Ting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis, Rosacea, Malignant Hypertension, and Female Pattern Baldness.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shehla Admani is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Admani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lichen Sclerosus, Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, Vascular Birthmark, and Stork Bite.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Aleshin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Aleshin is rated as an Experienced 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa, DRESS Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Family Medicine

    Berkeley Medical Office

    2621 Tenth Street, 2nd Floor Room 26, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Salinas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Salinas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Acne.

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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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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