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    MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Newport Beach, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    41 providers found
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

      South Coast Dermatology Institute, A Medical Corporation

      400 Newport Ctr Dr, Suite 602, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vince Afsahi is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Afsahi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Comedones, Grover's Disease, and Liver Spots.

      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

      J Robert West MD Inc

      400 Newport Ctr Dr, Suite 702, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Payam Abrishami is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Abrishami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Warts, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Abrishami is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      J Robert West MD Inc

      400 Newport Ctr Dr, Suite 702, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Siebenlist is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Siebenlist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

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      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology

      J Robert West MD Inc

      400 Newport Ctr Dr, Suite 702, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nasim Fazel is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Fazel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Lichen Planus, Lichen Sclerosus, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Actinic Keratosis.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1 Hoag Dr, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Binh Ngo is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Ngo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Syringoma.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology

      Kathy Karamlou, M.D., Inc., A Medical Corporation

      361 Hospital Rd, Suite 428, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathy Karamlou is a Rheumatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Karamlou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology

      Hoag Medical Group - Newport Beach

      510 Superior Ave Ste, 200d, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Dau is a Rheumatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Dau has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Chondrocalcinosis 2. Dr. Dau is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      4321 Birch St, Suite 140, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suchismita Paul is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Calciphylaxis, Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      17271 Brookhurst Street, 
      Fountain Valley, CA 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tien Nguyen is a Dermatologist in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Warts, Actinic Keratosis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      722 Baker St, 
      Costa Mesa, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Man Shim is a Rheumatologist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Shim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      3500 Barranca Pkwy, Suite 160, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brandie Metz is a Dermatologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Metz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Urticaria Pigmentosa, Molluscum Contagiosum, Perioral Dermatitis, and Comedones.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology

      Hoag Clinic

      4900 Barranca Pkwy, Suite 103, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anny Wu is a Rheumatologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), IgG4-Related Disease, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD).

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Barranca Medical Offices

      Irvine, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Terese Bergheim is a Dermatologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Bergheim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Melanoma, Keloids, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Bergheim is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Internal Medicine

      Viney Soni, M.D. Apc

      9940 Talbert Ave, Suite 101, 
      Fountain Valley, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abhishek Bhardwaj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Bhardwaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Arrest, Leprosy, Livedo Reticularis, Angioplasty, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      1422 Edinger Avenue, Suite 130, 
      Tustin, CA 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mir Damavandi is a Rheumatologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Damavandi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Damavandi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 435, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Austin Longberg is a Dermatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Longberg has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis, and Erythroderma. Dr. Longberg is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      2501 East Chapman Avenue, Suite 301, 
      Orange, CA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nilanthi Gunawardane is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Gunawardane has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Trichoepithelioma. Dr. Gunawardane is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      25411 Cabot Road, Suite 109, 
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (11.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gayle Kookootsedes is a Rheumatologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kookootsedes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Kookootsedes is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Shulman is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Shulman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Localized Scleroderma, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Shulman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

      Uci Department Of Dermatology

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michelle Min is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Min has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma, Granuloma Annulare, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, and Scleroderma.

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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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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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