The 20 Best Pyoderma Gangrenosum Doctors Near Me in West Bloomfield, MI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 106 doctor with experience in Pyoderma Gangrenosum near West Bloomfield, MI. Of these, 81 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Distinguished in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    1500 E Medical Center Dr # 1910, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johann Gudjonsson, MD, PhD is the Arthur C. Curtis Professor of Molecular Skin Immunology and the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Emerging Scholar of the Taubman Medical Research Institute. A graduate of the University of Iceland Medical School, he completed his internship and dermatology residency training at the University of Michigan. Dr. Gudjonsson has served on the faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology since 2008. He provides general medical dermatology patient care at the University of Michigan Taubman Center and maintains clinical and research interests in inflammatory and autoimmune disorders involving the skin.Dr. Gudjonsson came to the U-M in 2003 as part of an innovative research residency training program. Building upon investigative dermatology training completed in Iceland, Dr. Gudjonsson has been performing basic immunological and genetic work on psoriasis at the U-M. Dr. Gudjonsson's primary research focus is basic immunological and genetic research on psoriasis, with projects directed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis. He received the 2007 Young Investigator Award from the American Academy of Dermatology, was named the 2018 Rising Star Lecturer for the Society for Investigative Dermatology and was recipient of the American Skin Association Research Achievement Award in Psoriasis in 2021. Dr. Gudjonsson's research has been supported by research awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Skin Association, Dermatology Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, among others. Dr. Gudjonsson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Darier Disease, Benign Chronic Pemphigus, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gudjonsson is board certified in Dermatology.

    Distinguished in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    1500 E Medical Center Dr # 1 Fl Rec, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Frank Wang, MD is a board-certified Dermatologist. He graduated from Stanford University and received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Wang served his internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and went on to complete a Fellowship and his Dermatology Residency here at the University of Michigan. In 2010, Dr. Wang joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology. His interests and expertise include general clinical dermatology, and clinical and basic science research in the area of skin aging. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Melanoma. Dr. Wang is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    7500 Challis Rd, 
    Brighton, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jennifer Mancuso a board-certified dermatologist, and fellowship-trained pediatric dermatologist who provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages. Dr. Mancuso sees patients in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics, including our pediatric dermatology clinic at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. In addition, Dr. Mancuso provides dermatology consultation within the Michigan Medicine hospitals and emergency department.Dr. Mancuso is a clinical assistant professor in the departments of dermatology and pediatrics. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Following graduation, Dr. Mancuso completed her transitional year internship and her dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Mancuso joined the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology faculty in 2018 and subsequently completed a fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California in 2020. Dr. Mancuso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. She is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DRESS Syndrome, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Keratosis Pilaris, and Vascular Birthmark.

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    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    1500 E Medical Center Dr # 1 Fl Rec, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Yolanda Helfrich is a clinical professor of dermatology and the residency program director of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Michigan Medical School.Dr. Helfrich’s primary clinical focus is on medical dermatology. She has a special interest in rosacea, and has been invited to speak and write nationally about the pathogenesis and treatment of rosacea. She serves on the National Rosacea Society Medical Advisory Board. She also has a clinical specialization in the follow-up and diagnosis of high-risk skin cancer patients and runs a specialty clinic devoted to the care of patients with alopecia (hair loss).Throughout her career, Dr. Helfrich has had a strong interest in clinical research, and served as the Director of the Program for Clinical Research in Dermatology (PCRiD) in the department for 12 years. She has served as Primary Investigator on over 25 departmental and industry-sponsored clinical trials and research investigations of rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, lichen planus, and other dermatologic conditions. She served on the Michigan Medicine Research Board of Directors Clinical Trials Subcommittee, with the key task of helping the institution create a unified clinical research enterprise, and subsequently served as one of the inaugural Medical Directors of the Neurosciences and Sensory Clinical Trials Support Unit. Dr. Helfrich embraces her role as an educator, and has served as the Residency Program Director in Dermatology since January 2016. She has worked hard to optimize the clinical training and educational environment for residents within the program. She was recently elected to the American Professors of Dermatology Program Directors Steering Committee. She also serves on the Michigan Medicine Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC). In 2015, she was elected to Michigan Medicine’s League of Educational Excellence, which honors instructional faculty for their extraordinary contributions to teaching and inspiring the next generation of Michigan physicians and scientists.Dr. Helfrich is a Michigan native. She grew up in Grayling and attended Grayling High School. She graduated with a B.A. in Latin and Ancient History from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. She subsequently attended medical school at the University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 2001. Dr. Helfrich completed her internship in internal medicine and her residency in dermatology at the University of Michigan. She joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2. Dr. Helfrich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Rosacea, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, and Melanoma. Dr. Helfrich is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    7500 Challis Rd, 
    Brighton, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mio Nakamura is a board-certified dermatologist and an assistant professor of dermatology. She provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages within in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics. Dr. Nakamura maintains a strong interest in clinical research and serves as the Director of the Program for Clinical Research in Dermatology (PCRiD) in the department. In this role, she oversees patient recruitment and participation in clinical and translational studies.Dr. Nakamura is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. Following graduation, she completed her transitional year internship at St. Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, MI, and a Psoriasis and Clinical Research Fellowship in the Department of Dermatology at the University of California San Francisco, in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Nakamura obtained her Masters of Science in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She completed her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology, where she served as co-chief resident in her final year. Dr. Nakamura joined the U-M dermatology faculty in September 2021. Dr. Nakamura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Melanoma, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Nakamura is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Severine Cao, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, provides medical dermatology patient care to patients of all ages at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Cao leads the U-M Skin of Color Clinic at the U-M Ypsilanti Health Center, where she specializes in the diagnosis and management of dermatologic disorders affecting patients with melanated skin Dr. Cao also provides dermatology consultation within the Michigan Medicine hospitals and emergency department.Dr. Cao is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. She completed her preliminary year internship in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, and her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology, where she served as co-chief resident in her final year. Dr. Cao joined the U-M Dermatology faculty in September 2022. Dr. Cao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Melanoma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, and Fetal Cystic Hygroma. Dr. Cao is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    300 W Michigan Ave, 
    Ypsilanti, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sara Fossum is Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and a board-certified dermatologist in the Michigan Medicine Department of Dermatology. She provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics. She has special interests in complex medical dermatology including the care of patients with bullous skin disease and hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr. Fossum is a graduate of the Medical Scientist Training Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine where she received her medical degree and PhD degree in life sciences. Following graduation, she completed her preliminary year internship in internal medicine at Northshore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, and her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology, where she served as co-chief resident in her final year. Dr. Fossum joined the U-M Dermatology faculty in January 2023. Dr. Fossum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Melanoma, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    7500 Challis Rd, 
    Brighton, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Julie Mervak is a faculty member in the Department of Dermatology at Michigan Medicine, where she provides medical dermatology care to patients of all ages. Dr. Mervak has a special clinical interest in the diagnosis and treatment of nail diseases.A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Mervak completed her transitional year internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, and her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology, serving as Chief Resident during her senior year. Following her residency, Dr. Mervak entered practice in Ann Arbor, then joined the Department of Dermatology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill as a Clinical Assistant Professor (2017-2022) and Director of Medical Student Education. Dr. Mervak was recruited to the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2022.Dr. Mervak is a member of the Council for Nail Disorders (CND), a multidisciplinary national organization that aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of normal and pathologic nails. She serves on the Council’s Journal Club Committee and is the Council’s Social Media Chair, promoting learning and evidence-based medicine for nail pathology via curation of posts on the Council’s Instagram account.An active clinical educator, Dr. Mervak provides instruction to dermatology residents, medical students, and others, including hands-on training in nail procedures. Dr. Mervak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, and Warts. Dr. Mervak is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Milad Eshaq, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon in the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology. He provides patient care in our Cutaneous Surgery and Oncology outpatient clinic at the Rogel Cancer Center as well as the Domino’s Farms Dermatology Clinic. In addition, Dr. Eshaq provides state-of-the-art cosmetic dermatology procedures and laser treatment within the Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Center.Dr. Eshaq received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed his transitional year at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan, and his dermatology residency at the University of Michigan, serving as Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Eshaq joined the dermatology faculty at Michigan Medicine in 2017, serving as Chief of Medical Dermatology and Ambulatory Care Clinical Chief for Dermatology from 2019-2023. He completed a clinical fellowship in Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology at Michigan Medicine during 2024 and was appointed as Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology in 2025. Dr. Eshaq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Bullous Pemphigoid, Actinic Keratosis, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Dr. Eshaq is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2350, Lobby H, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Maya Aravind is a board-certified dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Michigan. She provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages within in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics.Dr. Aravind received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, and her master of science degree in clinical research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Following graduation, she completed her transitional year internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI, and her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology. Dr. Aravind practiced dermatology in Tennessee and Texas before joining the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2022. Dr. Aravind is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Aravind is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine | General Surgery

    Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Wound Care Clinic Niles

    42 North Saint Joseph Avenue, Suite 103, 
    Niles, MI 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Rooney is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Niles, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Rooney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Cellulitis. Dr. Rooney is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bonita Mathai is Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Michigan Medicine. She is a board-certified dermatologist and provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics. Dr. Mathai has interests in contact dermatitis, general medical dermatology, and resident and medical student teaching. She leads our Patch Testing Clinic at our Domino’s Farms Dermatology clinic location.Dr. Mathai received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Following graduation, she completed her transitional year internship at St. John's Hospital and her dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Mathai held dermatology faculty appointments at the University of California Los Angeles, followed by the University of California San Diego, prior to joining the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2023. Dr. Mathai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Mathai is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sruthi Renati is a board-certified dermatologist dedicated to providing comprehensive medical dermatology care for patients of all ages. She sees patients at our outpatient clinics located at Domino’s Farms, Northville Health Center, and the Taubman Center.Dr. Renati has a special interest in providing dermatology care for patients undergoing cancer treatment. She cares for patients experiencing skin-related side effects from cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy in the Oncodermatology clinic she leads.Dr. Renati received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology, and she joined the dermatology faculty in August 2019. In addition to her clinical practice, she enjoys educating and mentoring medical students and dermatology residents. Dr. Renati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Sunburn, and Vulvectomy. Dr. Renati is board certified in Dermatology.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    3031 W Grand Blvd # 800, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Lim is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Lim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Sarcoidosis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Dermatology
    5250 Auto Club Dr # 290a, 
    Dearborn, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Daveluy is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Daveluy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Erythema Multiforme, Acne, and Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    255 Kirts Blvd # 100, 
    Troy, MI 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Murakawa is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Troy, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Murakawa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. He is also highly rated in 93 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Murakawa is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology and American Board Of Dermatology.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    2305 Genoa Business Park Dr # 180, 
    Brighton, MI 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iltefat Hamzavi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Brighton, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Hamzavi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitiligo, Hypomelanotic Disorder, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Acne. Dr. Hamzavi is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    3000 Old Centre Rd, 
    Portage, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Globerson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Portage, Michigan. Dr. Globerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Syringoma, and Sebaceous Adenoma.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    1515 Lake Lansing Rd # A, 
    Lansing, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Messenger is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Messenger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. He is also highly rated in 135 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Advanced in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    5500 Auto Club Dr # 180, 
    Dearborn, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Huggins is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Huggins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitiligo, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Hypomelanotic Disorder, and Keloids.

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    What is the definition of Pyoderma Gangrenosum?

    Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare, destructive inflammatory skin disease of which a painful nodule or pustule breaks down to form a progressively enlarging ulcer. Lesions may occur either in the absence of any apparent underlying disorder or in association with other diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, polyarthritis (an inflammation of several joints together), gammopathy, vasculitis, leukemia, and other conditions. Each year in the United States, Pyoderma gangrenosum occurs in about 1 person per 100,000 people. Pyoderma gangrenosum belongs to a group of autoinflammatory skin diseases called neutrophilic dermatoses. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell or leukocyte which form an early line of defense against bacterial infections. Ulcerations associated with Pyoderma gangrenosum may occur after trauma or injury to the skin, a process called pathergy.

    When should I see a Pyoderma Gangrenosum doctor near West Bloomfield, MI?

    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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum doctor near West Bloomfield, MI?

    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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum doctors near West Bloomfield, MI?

    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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum doctors near West Bloomfield, MI?

    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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum doctor near West Bloomfield, MI?

    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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pyoderma Gangrenosum 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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum doctor near West Bloomfield, MI?

    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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum 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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum 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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum doctors near West Bloomfield, MI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pyoderma Gangrenosum 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 Pyoderma Gangrenosum doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pyoderma Gangrenosum 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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