The 20 Best Localized Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Localized Scleroderma Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Houston, TX. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    UT Physicians

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shervin Assassi is a Rheumatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Assassi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Localized Scleroderma, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Assassi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St, Suite 450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Zsuzsanna Mcmahan is a Rheumatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mcmahan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Localized Scleroderma, and Scleroma. Dr. Mcmahan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine

    UT Physicians Center For Autoimmunity

    6410 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maureen Mayes is an Internal Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mayes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Localized Scleroderma.

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    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatrics

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 670, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raegan Hunt is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Cheilitis Glandularis, Localized Scleroderma, Vitiligo, and Vascular Birthmark.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1452, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anisha Patel is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Vitiligo, Lichen Planus, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Kelsey Seybold Clinic

    1200 McKinney St Ste 473, 
    Houston, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isabella Gyening is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gyening is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    River Oaks Dermatology PLLC

    3730 Kirby Dr Ste 601, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geeta Patel is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Hypertension, Female Pattern Baldness, Rosacea, and Impetigo.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Ravi Patel, MD

    3102 Kirby Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Patel is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Acrospiroma, Pompholyx Eczema, and Plaque Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fiorinda Muhaj is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Muhaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Mycosis Fungoides, and Lymphocytic Infiltrate of Jessner.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Ciurea is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ciurea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Chon is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp, Actinic Keratosis, Lymphocytic Infiltrate of Jessner, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Office

    6655 Travis St Ste 600, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Kroger is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kroger 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 Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatrics

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 670, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Lee is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Molluscum Contagiosum, Vascular Birthmark, Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, and Linear Hamartoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    1400 Pressler St Unit 1452, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Migden is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Migden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Melanoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    1155 Pressler St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hung Doan is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Doan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

    Dawn Stoecker
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Clinic Of Houston Llp

    1701 Sunset Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Stoecker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Stoecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Harris Health-Quentin Mease Rehab

    3601 N Macgregor Way, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Reveille is a Rheumatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Reveille is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Scleroderma.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Sagis PLLC

    4131 Directors Row, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Bender is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

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

    UT Physicians Center For Autoimmunity

    6410 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Skaug is an Internal Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Skaug is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleredema, and Localized Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    UT Physicians Center For Autoimmunity

    6410 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Connor Vershel is a Rheumatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Vershel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top area of expertise is Localized Scleroderma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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