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    MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Chula Vista, CA. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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      Philip R. Cohen
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      655 Euclid Ave Ste 401, 
      National City, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philip Cohen is a Dermatologist in National City, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Pyogenic Granuloma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Dermatology And Laser Center Of San Diego

      319 F St, Suite 102, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Willoughby is a Dermatologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Willoughby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Nummular Eczema, Actinic Keratosis, Contact Dermatitis, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

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      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology

      Puja Chitkara, Md, A Medical Corporation

      765 Medical Ctr Ct, Suite 216, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Puja Chitkara is a Rheumatologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Chitkara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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      Henry K. Wong
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, Mc 8201, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Henry Wong is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Sezary Syndrome, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

      Arthur F. Kavanaugh
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      4168 Front St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arthur Kavanaugh is a Rheumatologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kavanaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Taraneh Paravar is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Paravar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are PARC Syndrome, Hypomelanosis of Ito, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Localized Scleroderma.

      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Hinds is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hinds is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Eschar, and Extramammary Paget Disease.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      1400 E Palomar St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maria Parente is a Dermatologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Parente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      1400 E Palomar St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nancy Maly is a Dermatologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Maly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Acne.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      J Robert West MD Inc

      2300 Boswell Rd, Suite 130, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lisa Zaleski is a Dermatologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Zaleski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Intertrigo, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Sunburn.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Naval Medical Ctr, 34800 Bob Wilson Dr., Ste 300, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Shumaker is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Shumaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma and Actinic Keratosis.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Medderm Corporation

      3965 5th Ave, Suite 200, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michelle Pelle is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Pelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Pedersen is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Pedersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wynnis Tom is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Tom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Comedones, Cheilitis Glandularis, and Melanoma.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Monica Guma is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Guma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Gout.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marleigh Stern is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Stern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Osteotomy.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeremy Schneider is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, and Sunburn.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      7862 El Cajon Blvd, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Humberto Gallego is a Dermatologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gallego is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and Actinic Keratosis.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology

      San Diego Dermatology And Cosmetic Surgery Medical Group, Inc.

      6367 Alvarado Ct, Suite 107, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fred Shahan is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Shahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      J Robert West MD Inc

      9095 Rio San Diego Dr, Suite 300, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Hemperly is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hemperly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 near Chula Vista, 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 Localized Scleroderma doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Localized Scleroderma doctors near Chula Vista, 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 Localized Scleroderma doctors near Chula Vista, 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 Localized Scleroderma doctor near Chula Vista, 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 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 near Chula Vista, 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 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 near Chula Vista, CA?

      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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