The 20 Best Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in North Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Scleroderma Doctors in North Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 145 doctor with experience in Scleroderma near North Carolina, US. Of these, 118 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Sheetal S. Vora
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Atrium Health Levine Children's Specialty Care SouthPark

    4501 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheetal Vora is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Vora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Localized Scleroderma. Dr. Vora is currently accepting new patients.

    Lusine R. Ambartsumyan
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Atrium Health Primary Care Carmel Family Medicine

    10000 Park Cedar Drive, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lusine Ambartsumyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ambartsumyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Bowel Incontinence, Hirschsprung Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Thomas A. Griffin
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Atrium Health Levine Children's Specialty Care Hickory

    1781 Tate Blvd., SE, Suite 203, 
    Hickory, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Griffin is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Orbital Pseudotumor, and Rasmussen Encephalitis. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ankoor Shah
    Distinguished in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My primary clinical and research focus is systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma), a rare, chronic autoimmune condition. I direct the Duke Scleroderma Center, one of 40 centers in the country focusing on this disease. We are currently conducting clinical trials and have initiated a registry for patients with scleroderma to help identify better treatments. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach along with pulmonologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists and hematologists to find the best treatment course for an individual patient. Outside of the hospital I enjoy running and spending time with my family, including our wide assortment of animals. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Localized Scleroderma, and Trabeculectomy.

    Sahithi Jarugula
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Advanced in Scleroderma

    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - SouthPark

    6324 Fairview Road, Suite 330, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sahithi Jarugula is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Jarugula has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Max Shenin
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Novant Health Rheumatology - Autumn Hall

    5505 Currituck Drive, Suite 100, 
    Wilmington, NC 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Max Shenin is a Rheumatologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Shenin has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Advanced in Scleroderma

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Consultant Carolinas PA

    7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Gladue is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gladue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Gladue is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Dermatology-Country Club

    4618 Country Club Rd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Jorizzo is a Dermatologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Jorizzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Lichen Planus, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Dermatomyositis.

    Pooja Kumari
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - Huntersville

    9920 Kincey Avenue, Suite 120, 
    Huntersville, NC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pooja Kumari is a Rheumatologist in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Kumari has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Bilal Muzaffar
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - Westbrook

    1551 Westbrook Plaza, Suite 200, 
    Winston-salem, NC 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Bilal Muzaffar is a Rheumatologist in Winston-salem, North Carolina. Dr. Muzaffar has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

    Leslie P. Ranken
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Ranken is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ranken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Ranken is currently accepting new patients.

    Amanda Wakeley
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Wakeley is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wakeley has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Kashmira Wankhedkar
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - Ballantyne

    12311 Copper Way, Suite 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Offers Telehealth

    Kashmira Wankhedkar is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wankhedkar has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and MASS Phenotype.

    Ashley Green
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    200 Medical Park Drive, Suite 330, 
    Concord, NC 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Green is a Rheumatologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Green has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and 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 Goodpasture Syndrome. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Manika K. Zeri
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 4100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manika Zeri is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Zeri has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Zeri is currently accepting new patients.

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    200 Medical Park Drive, Suite 330, 
    Concord, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peta-gay Ricketts is a Rheumatologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Ricketts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Ricketts is currently accepting new patients.

    Henry Y. Chow
    Rheumatology
    Rheumatology

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    200 Medical Park Drive, Suite 330, 
    Concord, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Chow is a Rheumatologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Chow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    525 Corporate Cir, 
    Salisbury, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Huang is a Dermatologist in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Office

    3311 Trent Rd, 
    Trent Woods, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mizelle is a Dermatologist in Trent Woods, North Carolina. Dr. Mizelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Sunburn, and Warts.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology

    Office

    201A Eldon Parks Dr, 
    Elkin, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lee is a Dermatologist in Elkin, North Carolina. Dr. Lee 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 Psoriasis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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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