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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Grand Rapids, MI. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners

      100 Michigan Ave Ne, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohamed Mohamed is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Mohamed 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), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Mohamed is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      35 Michigan St Ne Ste 5201, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Katherine Foster is a Dermatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Birthmark, Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, Stork Bite, and Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      35 Michigan St Ne, Suite 4150, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Khalid Abulaban is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Abulaban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Localized Scleroderma, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Dr. Abulaban is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      35 Michigan St Ne, Suite 4150, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elizabeth Kessler is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Arthritis. Dr. Kessler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Jack A Dekkinga MD PC

      750 E Beltline Ave Ne, Suite 301, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brooke Vasicek is a Dermatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Vasicek has been practicing medicine for over 9 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 Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Vasicek is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
      Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

      Dawm, Plc

      1740 E Paris Ave Se, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Dapprich is a Dermatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Dapprich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Actinic Keratosis, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Dapprich is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Advantage Health/saint Mary's Medical Group

      1155 E Paris Ave Se, 100 Trinity Health Medical, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rupal Shastri is a Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Shastri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are VEXAS Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Shastri is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners

      4444 Kalamazoo Ave Se, 200 Corewell Health Medica, 
      Kentwood, MI 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Stout is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kentwood, Michigan. Dr. Stout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Stout is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Wolverine Dermatology PC

      1673 Gezon Pkwy Sw, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Freeland is a Dermatologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Freeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Guttate Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Freeland is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Dawm, Plc

      1740 E Paris Ave Se, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lisa Bedford is a Dermatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Bedford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Bedford is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Dawm, Plc

      1740 E Paris Ave Se, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rebecca Jansen is a Dermatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Jansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Jansen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Dawm, Plc

      1740 E Paris Ave Se, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Gerondale is a Dermatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Gerondale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Gerondale is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology

      Dawm, Plc

      1740 E Paris Ave Se, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kurt Ashack is a Dermatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Ashack 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 Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Ashack is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology

      Dawm, Plc

      1740 E Paris Ave Se, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leah Hooey is a Dermatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hooey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Hooey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Dawm, Plc

      1740 E Paris Ave Se, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Cahill is a Dermatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Cahill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Cahill is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Jack A Dekkinga MD PC

      3434 Rivertown Point Ct Sw, 
      Grandville, MI 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Juan Vasquez is a Dermatologist in Grandville, Michigan. Dr. Vasquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Vasquez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Jack A Dekkinga MD PC

      3434 Rivertown Point Ct Sw, 
      Grandville, MI 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brandon Mcnally is a Dermatologist in Grandville, Michigan. Dr. Mcnally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Extramammary Paget Disease, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Bowen's Disease. Dr. Mcnally is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Dermatology

      Jack A Dekkinga MD PC

      3434 Rivertown Point Ct Sw, 
      Grandville, MI 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gina Ang is a Dermatologist in Grandville, Michigan. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

      Jack A Dekkinga MD PC

      3434 Rivertown Point Ct Sw, 
      Grandville, MI 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bridget Green is a Dermatologist in Grandville, Michigan. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
      Rheumatology | Pediatrics

      American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates -Mi PLLC

      6741 Fulton St E, 
      Ada, MI 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Birmingham is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Ada, Michigan. Dr. Birmingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Birmingham is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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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