The 20 Best Plaque Psoriasis Doctors Near Me in Valparaiso, IN

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The 20 Best Plaque Psoriasis Doctors near Valparaiso, IN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Plaque Psoriasis near Valparaiso, IN. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis

    Applegarth Dermatology PC

    1861 Sturdy Rd, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Applegarth is a Dermatologist in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Applegarth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Nummular Eczema, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    Applegarth Dermatology PC

    1861 Sturdy Rd, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Grady is a Dermatologist in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Grady is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Folliculitis, and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).

    Advanced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Nurse Practitioner

    Applegarth Dermatology PC

    1861 Sturdy Rd, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jelena Ozegovic is a Nurse Practitioner in Valparaiso, Indiana. Ms. Ozegovic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Folliculitis, and Boils.

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    Advanced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Advanced in Plaque Psoriasis

    Northern Indiana Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center

    3190 Lancer St, 
    Portage, IN 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Garritson is a Dermatologist in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Garritson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, and Warts.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Rheumatology

    219 Health Network Inc.

    3800 Saint Mary Rd Ste 203, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirk Jenkins is a Rheumatologist in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Chondrocalcinosis 2, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    Applegarth Dermatology PC

    1861 Sturdy Rd, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Hicks is a Dermatologist in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Hicks has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. Her top area of expertise is Plaque Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Physician Assistant

    Pinnacle Dermatology Sc

    3501 Enterprise Ave, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Uglietta is a Physician Assistant in Valparaiso, Indiana. Ms. Uglietta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Yaws, Plaque Psoriasis, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Dermatology

    Northern Indiana Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center

    3190 Lancer St, 
    Portage, IN 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruchik Desai is a Dermatologist in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Nurse Practitioner

    Illinois Dermatology Institute, LLC

    3190 Lancer St, 
    Portage, IN 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandra Scholebo is a Nurse Practitioner in Portage, Indiana. Ms. Scholebo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis and Vitamin D Deficiency. Ms. Scholebo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Nurse Practitioner

    Northern Indiana Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center

    3190 Lancer St, 
    Portage, IN 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Haney is a Nurse Practitioner in Portage, Indiana. Ms. Haney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. Her top area of expertise is Plaque Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis

    Dermatology Center Of Northwest Indiana PC

    70 W 94th Pl, 
    Crown Point, IN 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aleksandra Florek is a Dermatologist in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Florek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Keloids, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, and Epidermoid Cyst.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Nurse Practitioner

    Methodist PHY Group-Alzeidan

    311 E 89th Ave, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marlee Pratt is a Nurse Practitioner in Merrillville, Indiana. Ms. Pratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. Her top area of expertise is Plaque Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    8777 Broadway Ste A, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernardo Lucena is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Lucena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Rheumatology
    118 E 90th Dr, 
    Merrillivlle, IN 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Vinay Reddy is a Rheumatologist in Merrillivlle, Indiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Plaque Psoriasis
    Physician Assistant

    Forefront Dermatology Sc

    70 W 94th Pl, 
    Crown Point, IN 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heather Upchurch is a Physician Assistant in Crown Point, Indiana. Ms. Upchurch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis. Her top area of expertise is Plaque Psoriasis. Ms. Upchurch is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Plaque Psoriasis?

    Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder that affects the growth rate of skin cells. Plaque psoriasis causes raised, reddened dry skin patches with silvery scales that appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, trunk and back.

    When should I see a Plaque Psoriasis doctor near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Plaque Psoriasis doctor near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Plaque Psoriasis doctors near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Plaque Psoriasis doctors near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Plaque Psoriasis doctor near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Plaque Psoriasis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Plaque Psoriasis 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 Plaque Psoriasis doctor near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Plaque Psoriasis 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 Plaque Psoriasis 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 Plaque Psoriasis doctors near Valparaiso, IN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Plaque Psoriasis 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 Plaque Psoriasis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Plaque Psoriasis 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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