The 20 Best Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in west hills, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Scleroderma near west hills, CA. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Scleroderma
    Elite in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. 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.

    Elite in Scleroderma
    Elite in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365-B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 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 Elite 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 Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Localized Scleroderma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Clements is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. 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.

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    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    23067 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (4.4 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 Scleroderma. 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 Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    23067 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nazanin Firooz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Firooz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Fibromyalgia, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Firooz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Rheumatology Center

    23067 Ventura Blvd, 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.1 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 Scleroderma. 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.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Optum - Roscoe

    18546 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rosa Artola is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Artola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Artola is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Internal Medicine. Dr. Artola is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Specialty Care Encino

    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, 
    Encino, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Martin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Martin 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic

    1227 E Los Angeles Ave, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Mory is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Mory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Relapsing Polychondritis. Dr. Mory is board certified in Rheumatology-Internal Medicine. Dr. Mory is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Tony Makhlouf, MD Private Practice

    143 Parrot Ln, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony Makhlouf is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Makhlouf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Makhlouf is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Makhlouf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    15451 San Fernando Mission Boulevard, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sue Chung is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Vasculitis, Scleroderma, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine
    12922 Victory Boulevard, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (12.5 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 Scleroderma. 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.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emil Heinze is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Heinze is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Microscopic Polyangiitis, MASS Phenotype, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Heinze is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Shariar Cohen MD Corp.

    566 Saint Charles Dr, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shariar Cohen-Gadol is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Cohen-Gadol is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Cohen-Gadol is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.4 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 Scleroderma. 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.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Pulmonology

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

    Alan Gorn is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Still's Disease, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Gorn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaqoot Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced 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 Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Cryoglobulinemia. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    The Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Ram Singh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Pulmonology

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 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 Advanced 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 Lupus Nephritis, Takayasu Arteritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Grossman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine
    19950 Rinaldi Street, Suite 200, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Nelson 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 Celiac Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

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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 west hills, 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 west hills, 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 Scleroderma doctors near west hills, 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 west hills, 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 west hills, 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 west hills, 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 west hills, 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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