The 20 Best Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Scleroderma near Irvine, CA. Of these, 58 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    UCI Health Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic

    1002 Health Sciences Road, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Kristen Kelly is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Rosacea, and Psoriasis. Dr. Kelly is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    UCI Health Dermatology Center

    850 Health Sciences Road, Floor 2, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    949-824-0606
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Janellen Smith is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    UCI Health Dermatology Center

    850 Health Sciences Road, Floor 2, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    949-824-0606
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Linden is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Linden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome. Dr. Linden is currently accepting new patients.

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    UCI Health Dermatology Center

    850 Health Sciences Road, Floor 2, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    949-824-0606
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
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    Sergei Grando is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Grando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pemphigus Vulgaris, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Foliaceus, and Bullous Pemphigoid. Dr. Grando is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology. Dr. Grando is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 205B, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    949-654-3763
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christine Leehealey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Leehealey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Leehealey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    Barranca Medical Offices

    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    833-574-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Nguyen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    Barranca Medical Offices

    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    833-574-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Swati Medhekar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Medhekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Medhekar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Bryon W. Tseng
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Bryon W. Tseng
    Rheumatology
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    Barranca Medical Offices

    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    833-574-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bryon Tseng is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Tseng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Lupus Nephritis, and Hypersensitivity Vasculitis. Dr. Tseng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Patrick K. Lee
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Patrick K. Lee
    Dermatology
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    Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    949-824-0606
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Patrick Lee is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ecthyma, Vitiligo, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    South Coast Dermatology Institute, Tustin

    2552 Walnut Ave Ste 120, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    714-508-0754
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vince Afsahi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Afsahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Comedones, Grover's Disease, and Liver Spots. Dr. Afsahi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Man R. Shim
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Man R. Shim
    Rheumatology
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    Bristol Park Medical Group Inc

    722 Baker St, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    714-557-6300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Man Shim is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Shim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Shim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    Uc Irvine Health Medical Group-Tustin Fam Med

    1451 Irvine Blvd, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    714-456-7016
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christina Kraus is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kraus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Cavernous Lymphangioma, and Alopecia Areata. Dr. Kraus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Roger Kornu
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Roger Kornu
    Rheumatology
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    Tustin-Irvine Primary Care

    1095 Irvine Blvd, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    714-505-7110
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Roger Kornu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Kornu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Kornu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Advanced in Scleroderma
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    UCI Health Dermatology Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michelle Min is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Min is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Granuloma Annulare, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Min is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Dan A. Mandel
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Dan A. Mandel
    Rheumatology
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    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    714-456-7720
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dan Mandel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Mandel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, Scleritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Polyarteritis Nodosa. Dr. Mandel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Mandel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Advanced in Scleroderma
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    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    714-456-7720
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Spanish
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    Sheetal Desai is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Sarcoidosis, and Neurosarcoidosis. Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Simin Torabzadeh
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Simin Torabzadeh
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
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    UCI Health - Irvine

    19210 Jamboree Road, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
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    Simin Torabzadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Torabzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Torabzadeh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicole Ridolfi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ridolfi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Ridolfi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Ridolfi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Advanced in Scleroderma
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    J Lee MD Med Corp Inc

    1010 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    714-245-0492
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joo-hyung Lee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Rheumatology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Kathy Karamlou
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Kathy Karamlou
    Rheumatology
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    Office

    355 Placentia Ave Ste 208, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    949-631-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kathy Karamlou is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Karamlou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Karamlou is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Scleroderma?

    Scleroderma is a disease that involves the buildup of fibrous tissue in the skin and elsewhere in the body. It also damages the cells that line the walls of small arteries. This leads to tissue injury due to poor blood supply.

    When should I see a Scleroderma doctor near Irvine, 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 Scleroderma doctor near Irvine, 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 do I find the best Scleroderma doctor near Irvine, CA?

    You can find a Scleroderma doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Scleroderma doctors near Irvine, 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 Scleroderma doctors near Irvine, 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 Scleroderma doctor near Irvine, 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 Scleroderma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different 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 Scleroderma doctor near Irvine, 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 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 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 Scleroderma doctors near Irvine, CA?

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

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