The 20 Best Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

Find the Top Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease near Downey, CA. Of these, 50 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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61 providers found
    Advanced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology

    Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Maehara is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Maehara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Complete Care Community Health Center, Inc.

    5831 Firestone Blvd, 
    South Gate, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    57+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramachandran Srinivasan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Family Medicine provider in South Gate, California. Dr. Srinivasan has been practicing medicine for over 57 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology

    Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Lim is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

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    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

    Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Buchfuhrer is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Buchfuhrer has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juliana Chang is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Fibromyalgia, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Narasimhalu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Narasimhalu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Lupus Nephritis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

    Office

    1200 N State St La County Usc Medic Ctr, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Quismorio is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Quismorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

    Advanced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Dipti Doshi MD Inc

    17100 Norwalk Blvd, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dipti Doshi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Cerritos, California. Dr. Doshi has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, MASS Phenotype, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

    Advanced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Medical Cente

    5451 La Palma Ave, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Ho is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in La Palma, California. Dr. Ho has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Ramesh C. Kesavalu
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

    Ramesh C. Kesavalu, MD Private Practice

    1500 S Central Ave, Ste 200A, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Provide professional, friendly, and compassionate care to all of my patients. Dr. Kesavalu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

    Amicus Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Inc

    12456 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Mansourian is a Rheumatologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Mansourian has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

    Amicus Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Inc

    12456 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gilbert Gelfand is a Rheumatologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Gelfand has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology

    PIH Health Physicians

    12462 Putnam St, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Cerk is a Rheumatologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Cerk has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivette Stickelmaier is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Lakewood, California. Dr. Stickelmaier has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology

    Noreen Hussaini, MD

    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Noreen Hussaini is a Rheumatologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Hussaini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Medical Center Inc.

    5451 La Palma Ave Ste 25, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Wu is a Rheumatologist in La Palma, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shuntaro Shinada is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Ehresmann is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ehresmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Adult Still's Disease, Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Palindromic Rheumatism.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Arkfeld is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arkfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Ortiz is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease?

    Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare autoimmune disorder that is characterized by features commonly seen in three different connective tissue disorders: systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis. Some affected people may also have symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Signs and symptoms vary but may include Raynaud's phenomenon; arthritis; heart, lung and skin abnormalities; kidney disease; muscle weakness, and dysfunction of the esophagus. The cause of MCTD is currently unknown.

    When should I see a Mixed Connective Tissue Disease doctor near Downey, 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease doctor near Downey, 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease doctors near Downey, 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease doctors near Downey, 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease doctor near Downey, 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Mixed Connective Tissue Disease 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease doctor near Downey, 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease doctors near Downey, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Mixed Connective Tissue Disease 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 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Mixed Connective Tissue Disease 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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