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

Find the Top Localized Scleroderma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Orange, CA. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Shulman is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Shulman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Localized Scleroderma, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Shulman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Linden is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Linden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janellen Smith is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.

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    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

    Uc Irvine Health Medical Group-Tustin Fam Med

    1451 Irvine Blvd, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Kraus is a Dermatologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Kraus has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Alopecia Areata, and Vulvectomy.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    1451 Irvine Blvd Bldg 400, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Min is a Dermatologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Min has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Granuloma Annulare, and Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Gaultney is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Gaultney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, PFAPA, and Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Dr. Gaultney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leah Medrano is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Medrano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Medrano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Creadore is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Creadore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Localized Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Shiu is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Shiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Vitiligo, Hypomelanotic Disorder, Lichen Sclerosus, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    2501 East Chapman Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nilanthi Gunawardane is a Dermatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Gunawardane has been practicing medicine for over 17 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 Trichoepithelioma. Dr. Gunawardane is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    St. Joseph Heritage Santa Ana-Suite 304

    2212 E 4th St Ste 304, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suchismita Paul is a Dermatologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Calciphylaxis, Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Kaiser Permanente Garden Grove Medical Offices

    12100 Euclid St, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sam Truong is a Dermatologist in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Acne, Pityriasis Lichenoides Et Varioliformis Acuta, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Pacific Rheumattology Medical Center Inc

    705 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mir Damavandi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Damavandi has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Southern California Dermatology, Inc.

    1125 E 17th St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Hsu is a Dermatologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Hsu 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 Comedones, Cheilitis Glandularis, Erythroderma, and Intertrigo.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Southern California Dermatology Inc

    1125 E 17th St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Baron is a Dermatologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Baron has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Warts, Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Purpura.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Southern California Dermatology, Inc.

    1125 E 17th St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trevor Muirhead is a Dermatologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Muirhead has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Liver Spots.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Cheng is a Rheumatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Aneurysm Repair, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Consortio Healthcare Inc

    12791 Newport Ave Ste 201, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Dore is a Rheumatologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Dore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Uc San Diego Retrovirology Laboratory

    9500 Gilman Dr Dept 665, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suhas Radhakrishna is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Radhakrishna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Radhakrishna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Cosmetic Dermatology Of Orange County, Anaheim Hills

    500 S Anaheim Hills Rd Ste 210, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Effron is a Dermatologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Effron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Rosacea, Sunburn, and Comedones.

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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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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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