The 20 Best Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in Rochester, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Scleroderma near Rochester, NY. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Scleroderma
    Elite in Scleroderma
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    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benjamin Korman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Korman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Gout, and Scleroma. Dr. Korman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    Office

    222 Alexander St, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    585-922-8350
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Douglas Jones is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Ya L. Chen
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Ya L. Chen
    Rheumatology
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    Alexander Park Medical Campus

    222 Alexander St Ste 3000, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    585-922-8350
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ya Chen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Chen 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Laura A. Paxton
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Laura A. Paxton
    Rheumatology
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    Providence - Rochester

    1000 South Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    585-341-6779
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Laura Paxton is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Paxton is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Paxton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    Dermatology-College Town

    40 Celebration Dr, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    585-275-7546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Richardson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Richardson 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 Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Lisa A. Beck
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Lisa A. Beck
    Dermatology
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    Dermatology-College Town

    40 Celebration Dr, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    585-275-7546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lisa Beck is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atopic Dermatitis, Hives, Localized Scleroderma, and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU). Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    585-275-7546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Francisco Tausk is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Tausk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Guttate Psoriasis, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Pustular Psoriasis. Dr. Tausk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Allen Anandarajah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Anandarajah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Synovitis, and Arthritis. Dr. Anandarajah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Marc S. Lavender
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Marc S. Lavender
    Internal Medicine

    East Ridge Family Medicine

    999 E Ridge Rd Ste 800, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    585-341-3600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marc Lavender is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Lavender is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Somatostatinoma, VIPoma, and Osmotic Diuresis.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Stewart C. Mahler
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Stewart C. Mahler
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    585-275-7424
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stewart Mahler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Mahler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chorea, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Daniel J. Lachant
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Daniel J. Lachant
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    585-275-2874
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Lachant is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Lachant is rated as an Experienced 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 Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Ascites.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Megha Sawhney
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Megha Sawhney
    Rheumatology
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    Unity Linden Oaks Surgery Ctr

    10 Hagen Dr, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    585-922-8350
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Megha Sawhney is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sawhney 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Sawhney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Darren Tabechian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Tabechian 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Vasculitis, Palindromic Rheumatism, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Tabechian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Ummara H. Shah
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Ummara H. Shah
    Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ummara Shah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Palma is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Palma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Adult Still's Disease, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Palma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    Rheumatology Clinic At Strong Memorial Hospital-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester,, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Looney is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester,, New York. Dr. Looney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Looney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-275-4733
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bethany Marston is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Marston 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Takayasu Arteritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Dr. Marston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    585-486-0901
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Ritchlin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ritchlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Synovitis. Dr. Ritchlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Ralf G. Thiele
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma

    Dr. Ralf G. Thiele
    Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology Clinic-Henrietta

    400 Red Creek Dr Ste 240, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ralf Thiele is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Thiele 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 Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Thiele 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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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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