The 20 Best Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Multicare Rheumatology Specialists

    1901 S. Union, Suite A221, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepika Arora is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Arora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Arora is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Arora is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Rheumatology Associates At St. Clare

    11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 205, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Board certified in rheumatology and internal medicine, Dr. Wang is fellowship-trained and specializes in rheumatology. Dr. Wang is committed to providing comprehensive treatment and taking a holistic view of the health of each of his patients.Dr. Wang has a broad interest and experience in treating patients with health issues ranging from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and vasculitis. He also provides care for patients suffering from other chronic conditions, such as lupus and gout.Dr. Wang is experienced in procedures to alleviate pain and speed recovery, including joint/soft tissue injections and ultrasound-guided diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Wang is fluent in English and Chinese. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Rheumatology.

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

    Multicare Rheumatology Specialists-Tacoma

    1901 S Cedar St Ste 201, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sayanika Kaur is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Mary Bridge Children's Outpatient Center-Tacoma

    311 S L St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mara Horwitz is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Horwitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.

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

    Multicare Rheumatology Specialists-Tacoma

    1901 S Cedar St Ste 201, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Papadopoulos is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Papadopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Scleroderma.

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

    Multicare Rheumatology Specialists-Tacoma

    1901 S Cedar St Ste 201, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dina Titova is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Titova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Milton

    2748 Milton Way, Suite 101, 
    Milton, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Estrelino Velasco, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who treats patients of all ages. His medical interests include preventive medicine, hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.Dr. Velasco believes that doctor and patient are a team, working together to achieve good health, and that each patient has unique needs and responses to treatment. It is his goal to provide competent and compassionate care to each patient he encounters. Dr. Velasco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Velasco is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Velasco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Clare

    11311 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 100, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Debra Michel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Michel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

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

    Multicare Rheumatology Specialists-Auburn

    202 N Division St Ste 400, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aneet Kaur is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Vasculitis.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Auburn

    205 10th Street NE, Suite 200, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Mandarin, Nepali, Tibetan
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nawang Sherpa, MD, offers personal, comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Additionally, he holds a special medical interest in dermatology. Passionate about medicine, Dr. Sherpa enjoys both scientific problem-solving and building trusted relationships with his patients. He believes that teamwork among patient, clinic staff and physician provides for the highest quality of care.In addition to English, Dr. Sherpa speaks Chinese, Hindi, Nepali, Tibetan and Sherpa. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.In his off hours, he enjoys cooking, reading and exploring different cultures. Dr. Sherpa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Sherpa is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Sherpa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Rheumatology Associates - Burien

    16045 1st Ave S, 
    Burien, WA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yong Zhu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Psoriasis, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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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