The 20 Best Scleroma Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 104 doctor with experience in Scleroma near Downey, CA. Of these, 81 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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104 providers found
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Complete Care Community Health Center, Inc.

    5831 Firestone Blvd, 
    South Gate, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    57+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramachandran Srinivasan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in South Gate, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 57 years. Dr. Srinivasan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Srinivasan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Medical Cente

    5451 La Palma Ave, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Ho is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Palma, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Ho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Ho is board certified in American Board Of Rheumatology.

    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Distinguished in Scleroma

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shuntaro Shinada is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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    Experienced in Scleroma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Family Medicine

    Robert J Wielenga MD

    10835 New St, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wielenga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Wielenga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Wielenga is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Maehara is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Maehara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Lim is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Buchfuhrer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Buchfuhrer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Physician Assistant

    Ajay Patel MD A Professional Medical Corporation

    10441 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mimi Yang is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Downey, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Ms. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and Scleroma. Ms. Yang is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Highway, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Lin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Fibromyalgia, and Erythema Nodosum. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juliana Chang is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Fibromyalgia, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Virginia Chan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Narasimhalu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Narasimhalu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Lupus Nephritis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Family Medicine

    Montes Medical Group

    13820 San Antonio Dr, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Omenn Syndrome, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Tran is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma
    3650 South St # 306, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    58+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fredric Rosenberg is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 58 years. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Alopecia Totalis, Rosacea, and Plaque Psoriasis. Dr. Rosenberg is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    Leopoldo G. Hernandez MD Inc.

    3406 Whittier Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leopoldo Hernandez is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, Candida Infection of the Skin, and Keratosis Pilaris.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma
    3828 Schaufele Ave # 300, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Farahnik is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Farahnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Sunburn, Plaque Psoriasis, and Erythroderma.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    1450 San Pablo St # 2000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Crew is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Crew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, DRESS Syndrome, Cellulitis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    Office

    1200 N State St La County Usc Medic Ctr, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Quismorio is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Quismorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology

    Office

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 2000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gene Kim is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juliana Berk is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Berk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyoderma Gangrenosum, DRESS Syndrome, Melanoma, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Scleroma?

    A scleroma is a hardened patch of tissue in the skin or mucous membranes. It most often forms in the head and neck. The nose is the most common location for scleromas, but they can also form in the throat and upper lungs.

    A scleroma can form when a chronic bacterial infection causes inflammation, swelling, and scarring in the tissues. They are most common in Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, India, and Indonesia. Scleromas are rare in the United States and Western Europe. Treatment may require surgery and a long course of antibiotics.

    When should I see a Scleroma doctor near Downey, 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 Scleroma doctor near Downey, 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 Scleroma doctors near Downey, 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 Scleroma doctors near Downey, 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 Scleroma doctor near Downey, 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 Scleroma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Scleroma 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 Scleroma doctor near Downey, 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 Scleroma 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 Scleroma 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 Scleroma doctors near Downey, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Scleroma 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 Scleroma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Scleroma 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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