The 20 Best Localized Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in poway, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near poway, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Family Medicine

    Arch Health Partners - Poway

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Putnam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Putnam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

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

    Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion

    15721 Pomerado Rd Ste 300, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Armstrong is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alvin Coda is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Coda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Coda is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral required

    Sharp Healthcare

    10243 Genetic Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Barnard is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Barnard is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Peeling Skin Syndrome, Ichthyosis Bullosa of Siemens, Netherton Syndrome, and Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome. Dr. Barnard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Escondido Dermatology Inc. A Professional Corp.

    504 W Mission Ave Ste 101, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nancy Chen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, and Tufted Angioma. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Referral required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Wong is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 115 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Sezary Syndrome. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Kavanaugh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kavanaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Necrosis. Dr. Kavanaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Purushotham And Akther J. Kotha M D Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 400, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Akther Kotha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kotha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Dr. Kotha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Purushotham And Akther J. Kotha M D Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 400, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roshan Kotha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kotha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Kotha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marilyn Wickenheiser is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Wickenheiser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Dr. Wickenheiser is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Pharmacy

    8701 Cuyamaca St, 
    Santee, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Humberto Gallego is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Gallego is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Gallego is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6195 Lusk Blvd Ste 250, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Lortscher is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lortscher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma and Keloids. Dr. Lortscher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 300, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jameson Loyal is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Loyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, Hirsutism in Women, Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Loyal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Pedersen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pedersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). Dr. Pedersen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Dang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dang is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Sunburn, Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Universal Acquired Melanosis. Dr. Dang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marleigh Stern is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Stern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Stern is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeremy Schneider is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Sunburn, and Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome. Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.

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

    La Mesa Medical Offices

    8080 Pkwy Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Kleker is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kleker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Melanoma, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Liver Spots. Dr. Kleker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Guma is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Guma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Gout. Dr. Guma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Chang is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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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