The 20 Best Localized Scleroderma Doctors in Brazil

Find the Top Localized Scleroderma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Brazil. Of these, 51 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Morton Scheinberg practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Scheinberg is rated as an Experienced expert 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Alopecia Universalis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and Primary Amyloidosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Botucatu, SP, BR 

    Claudia Magalhaes-Saad practices practicing medicine in Botucatu, Brazil. Ms. Magalhaes-Saad is rated as an Experienced expert 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Localized Scleroderma, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Albert Einstein Avenue, 
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Simone Appenzeller practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Ms. Appenzeller is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Mariana Careta practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Careta is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Alkaptonuria, and Ochronosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Hudson Rezende practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Rezende is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Lichen Planus.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Aracui, ES, BR 

    Beatrice Abdalla practices practicing medicine in Aracui, Brazil. Abdalla is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Their clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Punctate Porokeratosis, Hives, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Belo Horizonte, MG, BR 

    Wagner Tafuri practices practicing medicine in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Mr. Tafuri is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leishmaniasis, Interstitial Nephritis, Localized Scleroderma, and Keloids.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Santo Amaro, SP, BR 

    Virginia Trevisani practices practicing medicine in Santo Amaro, Brazil. Ms. Trevisani is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Cystic Fibrosis, Phantom Limb Pain, and Localized Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Ana De Medeiros Ribeiro practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. De Medeiros Ribeiro is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Episcleritis, Arthritis, and Scleritis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Br, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Ricardo Romiti practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Romiti is rated as an Experienced expert 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 Psoriasis, Pustules, Pustular Psoriasis, and Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP).

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Goiania, GO, BR 

    Lorena Alves practices practicing medicine in Goiania, Brazil. Ms. Alves is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Cellulitis, and Localized Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Belo Horizonte, MG, BR 

    Sandra Lyon practices practicing medicine in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Ms. Lyon is rated as an Experienced expert 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 Leprosy, Erythema Nodosum, Leishmaniasis, and Localized Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    2623 Perebebuí Lane, 
    Belem, PA, BR 

    Juarez Quaresma practices practicing medicine in Belem, Brazil. Quaresma is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Yellow Fever, Leprosy, Long Haul COVID, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Recife, PE, BR 

    Jose Filho-Lima practices practicing medicine in Recife, Brazil. Mr. Filho-Lima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Dengue Fever, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, and Zika Virus Disease.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Nilceo Michalany practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Michalany is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, Herpetic Stomatitis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

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    Botucatu, SP, BR 

    Paulo Ramos practices practicing medicine in Botucatu, Brazil. Mr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Folliculitis, Lichen Planus, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Natalino Yoshinari practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Yoshinari is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Lyme Disease, and Erythema Nodosum.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Vinicius Civile practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Civile is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, Dry Eye Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Br, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Flavio Sztajnbok practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Sztajnbok is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Rita Almeida-De practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Almeida-De is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Lichen Planus, and Cellulitis.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    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 Brazil?

    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 Brazil?

    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 do I find the best Localized Scleroderma doctor in Brazil?

    You can find a Localized Scleroderma doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Localized Scleroderma doctors in Brazil?

    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 Brazil?

    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 Brazil?

    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 Brazil?

    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 Brazil?

    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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