The 20 Best Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

Find the Top Scleroderma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 108 doctor with experience in Scleroderma near Missouri, US. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Paul S. Schmidt
    Distinguished in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    South Kansas City Medical Pavilion

    1000 East 101st Terrace, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Schmidt is a Rheumatologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Schmidt has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Emily Smith
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Third Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Emily Smith is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist who cares for children and adults. She offers general dermatology services and performs skin exams and skin cancer screenings. She has expertise in the diagnosis and management of high-risk skin cancer (including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma), skin cancer in immunosuppressed patients, pigmented skin lesions, and skin toxicities associated with anti-cancer therapies. She runs a supportive oncodermatology and cutaneous oncology clinic at the cancer center. As a dermatopathologist, Dr. Smith plays a pivotal role in the skin pathology process, receiving a patient's biopsied skin specimen, examining the tissue, and then making the official diagnosis. Dr. Smith's research interests include melanoma, pigmented skin lesions, high-risk/complex cutaneous oncology, supportive oncodermatology, and clinicopathologic correlation. Dr. Smith is an associate professor with the Division of Dermatology in the Department of Dermatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Syringoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Mehrdad Maz
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    South Kansas City Medical Pavilion

    1000 East 101st Terrace, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Maz is a Rheumatologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Maz has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Maz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Mehwish Bilal
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    SSM Health Medical Group

    12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 500, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Mehwish Bilal, MD, is a board-eligible rheumatologist with SSM Medical Group. Dr. Bilal earned her medical degree from Khyber Medical College in Pakistan. She completed her rheumatology residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Queens Hospital Center in New York, and her fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital. Dr. Bilal specializes in treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and vasculitis. ""My goal is to establish a good physician-patient relationship with patients and to treat them as I would my own family member."" - Mehwish Bilal, MD". Dr. Bilal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    University Health Dermatology

    2101 Charlotte St Ste 110, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anand Rajpara is a Dermatologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rajpara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Ifteqar is a Rheumatologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ifteqar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    2707 W Edgewood Dr Ste 102, 
    Jefferson City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victoria Gunn is a Dermatologist in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. Gunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Bowen's Disease, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    222 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 710N, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Bell is a Dermatologist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Dyer is a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Dyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Warts, Infantile Digital Fibromatosis, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    1010 Carondelet Dr Ste 125, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Rupp is a Dermatologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rupp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, Rosacea, and Warts.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    4230 Philips Farm Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kara Braudis is a Dermatologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Braudis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Warts, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Craig Naugle MD LLC

    3850 S National Ave Ste 705, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Neill is a Dermatologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Neill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Muir-Torre Syndrome, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Pompholyx Eczema, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Office

    4230 Philips Farm Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nkanyezi Ferguson is a Dermatologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Keloids, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    222 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 710N, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Donnelly is a Dermatologist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Donnelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Family Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erika Ringdahl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ringdahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Mondor Disease, and Lemierre Syndrome.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Coxhealth Infectious Disease And Rheumatology Branson

    525 Branson Landing Blvd, 
    Branson, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melinda Reed is a Rheumatologist in Branson, Missouri. Dr. Reed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), IgG4-Related Disease, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and MAGIC Syndrome.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Lafayette Regional Health Center Outpatient Specialty Clinic

    1500 State St, 
    Lexington, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Larson is a Rheumatologist in Lexington, Missouri. Dr. Larson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Celso Velazquez is a Rheumatologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Velazquez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Freeman Health System

    931 E 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Jarek is a Rheumatologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Jarek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Felty Syndrome, and Scleroderma.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Office

    3250 Gordonville Rd Ste 301, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amjad Roumany is a Rheumatologist in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Roumany is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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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