The 20 Best Scleredema Doctors Near Me in van nuys, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Scleredema near van nuys, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Scleredema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Scleredema
    Internal Medicine
    12922 Victory Boulevard, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Elist is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Hollywood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Elist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Scleroma. Dr. Elist is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Referral may be required

    Rinaldi Surgery Center LLC

    14901 Rinaldi St Ste 315, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aelita Khachatrian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Khachatrian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Khachatrian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleredema
    Advanced in Scleredema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rania Shammas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shammas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleredema, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Shammas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Scleredema
    Advanced in Scleredema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Bukiri is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bukiri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Scleredema. Dr. Bukiri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Internal Medicine

    Prime Care Therapeutic Services Inc.

    14435 Hamlin St Ste 108, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Alfaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Alfaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Oral Herpes, Campylobacter Infection, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Referral may be required
    23067 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Aleksiejuk is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Aleksiejuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Aleksiejuk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Med Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thanda Aung is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Aung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and IgG4-Related Disease. Dr. Aung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Volkmann is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Volkmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Volkmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Kafaja is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kafaja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Kafaja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Pulmonology

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Grossman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Takayasu Arteritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Grossman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365-B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Clements is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Clements is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Localized Scleroderma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Clements is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Rheumatology Center

    23067 Ventura Blvd, 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Rana Taherian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Taherian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Adult Still's Disease, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Taherian is board certified in Rheumatology.

    Advanced in Scleredema
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleredema
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Rheumatology-Los Angeles

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 250, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francesco Boin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Boin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Boin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Obesity, Malabsorption, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Rheumatology-Los Angeles

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 250, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariko Ishimori is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ishimori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Ishimori is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Referral may be required

    Henry A Horton MD Inc

    8640 W 3rd St Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Kretzmann is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kretzmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Dr. Kretzmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Rheumatology-Beverly Hills

    250 N Robertson Blvd Ste 603, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chia-chi Lee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroretinitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Referral may be required

    Olympia Medical Center

    5900 W Olympic Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Sarantopoulos is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sarantopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intertrigo, Bowen's Disease, Scleredema, and Acanthosis Nigricans. Dr. Sarantopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleredema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleredema
    Internal Medicine

    Housecall MD Inc

    1171 S Robertson Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahriar Jarchi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jarchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleredema. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Scleredema?

    Scleredema is a form of cutaneous mucinosis, a diverse group of rare skin conditions that are characterized by an accumulation of mucin (a jelly-like complex carbohydrate substance) in the skin. Signs and symptoms of this condition include hardening and thickening of the skin which may restrict movement. Skin in affected areas may be red or brown and often has an 'orange-skin' appearance. In some cases, Scleredema resolves spontaneously on its own, while in other affected people, the condition persists for long periods of time.

    When should I see a Scleredema doctor near van nuys, 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 Scleredema doctor near van nuys, 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 Scleredema doctors near van nuys, 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 Scleredema doctors near van nuys, 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 Scleredema doctor near van nuys, 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 Scleredema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Scleredema 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 Scleredema doctor near van nuys, 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 Scleredema 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 Scleredema 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 Scleredema doctors near van nuys, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Scleredema 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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