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

Find the Top Localized Scleroderma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near pasadena, TX. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    4419 Crenshaw Rd, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Kroger is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Kroger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Kroger is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Shervin Assassi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Assassi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Localized Scleroderma, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Assassi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zsuzsanna Mcmahan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mcmahan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Localized Scleroderma, and Scleroma. Dr. Mcmahan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maureen Mayes is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mayes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Mayes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharon Hymes is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hymes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Trichoepithelioma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Hymes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Chon is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp, Actinic Keratosis, Lymphocytic Infiltrate of Jessner, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Chon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Skaug is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Skaug is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleredema, and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Skaug is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 600, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Connor Vershel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Vershel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Vershel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Reveille is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Reveille 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 Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Scleroderma. Dr. Reveille is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1102 Bates Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Pereira-Palacios is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pereira-Palacios is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Kawasaki Disease. Dr. Pereira-Palacios is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required
    3730 Kirby Dr, Ste 601, 
    Houston, TX 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Geeta Patel is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 77 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Female Pattern Baldness, Malignant Hypertension, Rosacea, and Impetigo. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kelsey Seybold Clinic

    1200 McKinney St Ste 473, 
    Houston, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Isabella Gyening is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gyening is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Comedones, Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Dr. Gyening is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fiorinda Muhaj is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Muhaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Mycosis Fungoides, Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp, and Lymphocytic Infiltrate of Jessner. Dr. Muhaj is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ana Ciurea is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ciurea 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 Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Muir-Torre Syndrome, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Ciurea is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UT Physicians Center For Autoimmunity

    6410 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bochra Jandali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jandali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Jandali is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates-Rheumatology

    6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Kazzaz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kazzaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Kazzaz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MD Anderson-Inflammatory Breast Cancer Clinic

    1220 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Buni is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Buni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Buni is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MD Anderson-Inflammatory Breast Cancer Clinic

    1220 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean Tayar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tayar 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 Melorheostosis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Tayar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1155 Pressler St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Hung Doan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Doan 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 Actinic Keratosis, Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Doan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Referral required

    Ravi Patel, MD

    3102 Kirby Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravi Patel is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Acrospiroma, Pompholyx Eczema, and Plaque Psoriasis. Dr. Patel 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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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