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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    17 providers found
      Distinguished in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Distinguished in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

      Kern County Hospital Authority

      1111 Columbus St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arnoldas Ceponis is a Rheumatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ceponis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

      Advanced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Family Medicine
      2700 F St, Suite 100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ajitpal Tiwana is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Tiwana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

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      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Rheumatology
      2203 17th St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jim Kim is a Rheumatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

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      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Internal Medicine
      2700 F St, Suite 100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jasleen Tiwana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Tiwana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, and Neuralgia.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Rheumatology

      Southern California Permanente Medical Group

      3733 San Dimas St, Suite 101, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kyaw Swe is a Rheumatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Swe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Reactive Arthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

      Jeffrey J Crowley MD Inc

      5101 Commerce Dr, Suite 101, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Crowley is a Dermatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

      Jeffrey J Crowley MD Inc

      5101 Commerce Dr, Suite 101, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristin Totoraitis is a Dermatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Totoraitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Dermatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Dermatology | Pediatrics

      Jeffrey J Crowley MD Inc

      5101 Commerce Dr, Suite 101, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shanna Treanor is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Treanor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, and Actinic Keratosis.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

      Discovery Plaza Medical And Administrative Offices

      1200 Discovery Plaza, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maria Bonilla is a Dermatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Bonilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Bonilla is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

      Discovery Plaza Medical And Administrative Offices

      1200 Discovery Plaza, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lindsey Bennett is a Dermatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Sunburn, Psoriasis, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Internal Medicine
      6001 Truxtun Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Carlos Alvarez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

      Sumeet Bhinder MD Inc

      6001 A Truxtun Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sumeet Bhinder is a Rheumatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Bhinder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Fibromyalgia.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Family Medicine
      2201 Mount Vernon Ave, Suite 211a, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mansukh Ghadiya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ghadiya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Exogenous Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor, and Cushing's syndrome.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

      Ravi Patel M D Inc

      6501 Truxtun Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Geover Fernandez is a Dermatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      9508 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 140a, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarupinder Bhangoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Bhangoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Tracheitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

      Ana Cardenas Dermatology A Professional Corporation

      3400 Calloway Dr, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ana Cardenas is a Dermatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Cardenas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Membranous Nephropathy, and Melasma.

      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
      Family Medicine
      9900 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 203, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Afif Elias is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Elias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)?

      Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a skin condition that usually occurs in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) but may appear before the disease becomes systemic. Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is categorized into three types: chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE), also known as discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE), and acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE).

      When should I see a Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) doctors near Bakersfield, 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) doctors near Bakersfield, 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) doctors near Bakersfield, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) 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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