The 20 Best Localized Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in Massachusetts, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 132 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Massachusetts, US. Of these, 115 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Elite in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    221 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Avery Lachance is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lachance is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Lachance is board certified in Dermatology.

    Elite in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Elite in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Division Of Immunology

    300 Longwood Ave # 6, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fatma Dedeoglu is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dedeoglu is rated as an Elite 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 Localized Scleroderma, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Osteomyelitis in Children, and PFAPA.

    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vimal Prajapati is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Prajapati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, and Localized Scleroderma.

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    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    221 Longwood Ave Fl 5, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruth Vleugels is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vleugels is rated as a Distinguished 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 Dermatomyositis, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Vleugels is board certified in Dermatology.

    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    409 W Broadway, 
    South Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Lam is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in South Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Localized Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

    Office

    450 Brookline Ave Fl 5, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hazzaa Abdulhadi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Abdulhadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Keloids, Atrophoderma of Pierini and Pasini, Benign Chronic Pemphigus, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Brigham And Women's Fish Center For Women's Health

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 402 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Leboeuf is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Leboeuf 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 Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides, and Lymphomatoid Papulosis. Dr. Leboeuf is board certified in Dermatology.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus

    281 Lincoln Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Dori Goldberg is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Bowen's Disease, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Goldberg is board certified in Dermatology.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Brigham And Women's Fish Center For Women's Health

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 402 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cecilia Larocca is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Larocca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Mycosis Fungoides, T-Cell Lymphoma, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Larocca is board certified in Dermatology.

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

    BIDMC - Division Of Rheumatology

    110 Francis Street, Suite 4B, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Vasileios Kyttaris is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kyttaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Kyttaris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    221 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachael Clark is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Clark 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 Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus

    281 Lincoln Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rita Khodosh is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Khodosh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Lichen Planus, and Melanoma. Dr. Khodosh is board certified in Dermatology.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Orthopaedic And Arthritis Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 2nd Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Nigrovic is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nigrovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Nigrovic is board certified in Rheumatology and Pediatric Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    APDerm South Shore, P.C.

    128 Carnegie Row, Suite 202, 
    Norwood, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uchenna Okereke is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Norwood, Massachusetts. Dr. Okereke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Hypertension, Female Pattern Baldness, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Trichorrhexis Nodosa. Dr. Okereke is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Phototherapy Center

    221 Longwood Avenue Suite RF-156 Brigham And Women's At 221 Longwood Boston, Suite RF-156 Brigham And Women's At 221 Longwood, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Singer is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Bullous Pemphigoid, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Eosinophilic Fasciitis. Dr. Singer is board certified in Dermatology.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Lian is a Pathologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Melanoma, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris. Dr. Lian is board certified in Pathology - Anatomic/Pathology - Clinical and Dermatopathology.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    220 N Main St # 201, 
    Natick, MA 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Krathen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Natick, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Krathen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Psoriasis. Dr. Krathen is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    850 Boylston St # 402, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neda Shahriari is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Shahriari is rated as an Advanced 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 Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Seborrheic Keratosis, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Shahriari is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    330 Brookline Ave # Shapiro # 2, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Chien is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Epidermoid Cyst. Dr. Chien is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    450 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Walls is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Walls is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Walls is board certified in Dermatology.

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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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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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