The 20 Best Localized Scleroderma Doctors in Finland

Find the Top Localized Scleroderma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Finland. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

    Jaana Panelius
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

    Jaana Panelius
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Jaana Panelius practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Ms. Panelius is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleromyxedema, Papular Mucinosis, Localized Scleroderma, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

    Annamari Ranki
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

    Annamari Ranki
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Annamari Ranki practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Ms. Ranki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED), Parapsoriasis, and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

    Veli-matti M. Kahari
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

    Veli-matti M. Kahari
    Referral may be required
    Turku, FI 

    Veli-matti Kahari practices practicing medicine in Turku, Finland. Kahari is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Scleredema, Plasmacytoma, and Localized Scleroderma.

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    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Nicolas Kluger
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Nicolas Kluger
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Nicolas Kluger practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Mr. Kluger is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muir-Torre Syndrome, Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED), and Keratosis Pilaris.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Antti J. Hassinen
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Antti J. Hassinen
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Antti Hassinen practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Hassinen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Their clinical expertise encompasses Anton Syndrome, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Jani S. Saarela
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Jani S. Saarela
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Jani Saarela practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Ms. Saarela is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroblastoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Osteoarthritis, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Salla Keskitalo
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Salla Keskitalo
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Salla Keskitalo practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Keskitalo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Livedo Reticularis, and Uterine Fibroids.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Kari Salokas
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Kari Salokas
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Kari Salokas practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Ms. Salokas 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 Parvovirus Antenatal Infection, Localized Scleroderma, and Ovarian Cancer.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Markku T. Varjosalo
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Markku T. Varjosalo
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Markku Varjosalo practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Varjosalo 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 Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia, X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Chromosome 8p Deletion, and Mosaic Trisomy 8.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Eeva Moilanen
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Eeva Moilanen
    Referral may be required
    Pl 2000, 
    Tampere, FI 

    Eeva Moilanen practices practicing medicine in Tampere, Finland. Ms. Moilanen 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 Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Obesity, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Vilja M. Pietiainen
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Vilja M. Pietiainen
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Vilja Pietiainen practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Pietiainen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Their clinical expertise encompasses Anton Syndrome, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Antti Tuhkala
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Antti Tuhkala
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Antti Tuhkala practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Tuhkala is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia, Localized Scleroderma, and Hepatoblastoma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Niina K. Hieta
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Niina K. Hieta
    Referral may be required
    Turku, FI 

    Niina Hieta practices practicing medicine in Turku, Finland. Hieta 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 Lichen Sclerosus, Vulvar Cancer, Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica, and Pityriasis Lichenoides.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Mari Hamalainen
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Mari Hamalainen
    Referral may be required
    Tampere, FI 

    Mari Hamalainen practices practicing medicine in Tampere, Finland. Ms. Hamalainen 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 Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Angioplasty, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Kati C. Hokynar
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Kati C. Hokynar
    Referral may be required
    Pl 63, 
    Helsinki, FI 

    Kati Hokynar practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Ms. Hokynar 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 Chlamydia, Parapsoriasis, Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED), Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, and Tubal Ligation.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Seppo K. Meri
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Seppo K. Meri
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Seppo Meri practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Meri is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Tiia Rissanen
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Tiia Rissanen
    Referral may be required
    Turku, FI 

    Tiia Rissanen practices practicing medicine in Turku, Finland. Rissanen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Morning Sickness, Lyme Disease, Brain Aneurysm, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Mirja H. Puolakkainen
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Mirja H. Puolakkainen
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Mirja Puolakkainen practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Puolakkainen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Chlamydia, Lymphogranuloma Venereum, Parapsoriasis, Infertility, and Tubal Ligation.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Swapnil Potdar
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Swapnil Potdar
    Referral may be required
    Helsinki, FI 

    Swapnil Potdar practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Mr. Potdar is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Johanna Paltta
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Johanna Paltta
    Referral may be required
    Turku, FI 

    Johanna Paltta practices practicing medicine in Turku, Finland. Ms. Paltta is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Arthritis.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Finland?

    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 Finland?

    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 Finland?

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    How does MediFind rank Localized Scleroderma doctors in Finland?

    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 Finland?

    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 Finland?

    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 Finland?

    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 Finland?

    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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