The 20 Best Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in franklin, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Scleroderma near franklin, TN. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sujana Reddy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Gore is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Gore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Gore is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Scleroderma
    Distinguished in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Lung Institute

    719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Crofford is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Crofford is rated as a Distinguished 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 Fibromyalgia, Myositis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Crofford is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    April Barnado is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Barnado is rated as an Advanced 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), Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroderma. Dr. Barnado is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Advanced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Narender Annapureddy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Annapureddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microscopic Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Annapureddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Harpeth Valley Dermatology PLLC

    990 Elliston Way Ste 101, 
    Thompsons Station, TN 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Pezhman Shoureshi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Thompsons Station, Tennessee. Dr. Shoureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, and Comedones. Dr. Shoureshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Dermatopathology

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 26300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Boyd is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muir-Torre Syndrome, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, and Hyperkeratosis Lenticularis Perstans. Dr. Boyd is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Dermatopathology

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 26300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Tkaczyk is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Tkaczyk 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 Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Monkeypox, and Epidermoid Cyst. Dr. Tkaczyk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, PLLC

    4230 Harding Pike, Ste 103a, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Pourpaki is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pourpaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Pourpaki is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Pourpaki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Heritage Medical Associates: Saint Thomas West

    4230 Harding Pike, Ste 601, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Lyons is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Reactive Arthritis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Lyons is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Lyons is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7640 Highway 70 S Ste 201, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Evers is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Evers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syringoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Evers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required
    3841 Green Hills Village Dr, Suite 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katie Oconnell is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Oconnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Balanitis, Cutis Laxa, Bowen's Disease, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Oconnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Dermatopathology

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 26300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jami Miller is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Experienced in Scleroderma
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Dermatopathology

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 26300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Zwerner is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Zwerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Zwerner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, PLLC

    4230 Harding Pike, Ste 103a, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Poonam Somai is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Somai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Somai is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Somai 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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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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