The 20 Best Scleroma Doctors Near Me in Mission Viejo, CA

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The 20 Best Scleroma Doctors near Mission Viejo, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Scleroma near Mission Viejo, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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35 providers found
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simranjit Singh is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her top areas of expertise are Erythromelalgia, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Driver is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Driver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Paget's Disease of Bone, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Driver is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Kovacs is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kovacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Kovacs is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hernan Castro is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Castro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaya Philipose is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Philipose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Philipose is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    Kookootsedes Medical PC

    25411 Cabot Rd, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gayle Kookootsedes is a Rheumatologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kookootsedes has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Mission Heritage Family Medicine-Mission Viejo

    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Shiel is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Shiel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Erythromelalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Valdemar Ascencio MD Inc.

    23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 200, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Schenk is a Rheumatologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Schenk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fatemeh Farshami is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Farshami has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Farshami is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Memorialcare Medical Foundation

    26538 Moulton Pkwy, Suite 38e, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chay Bae is a Rheumatologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    Housecall Doctors Medical Group

    23181 Verdugo Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Vinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Vinn has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma
    31852 Coast Highway, Suite 300, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Goldberg is a Dermatologist in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Goldberg has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His top areas of expertise are Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    26700 Towne Centre Dr, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Farah Mahmood is a Rheumatologist in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Mahmood has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Waldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Waldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma
    4950 Barranca Pkwy, Suite 205b, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Leehealey is a Rheumatologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Leehealey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Hoag Clinic

    4900 Barranca Pkwy, Suite 103, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anny Wu is a Rheumatologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, IgG4-Related Disease, and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    Barranca Medical Offices

    Irvine, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Nguyen is a Rheumatologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    Barranca Medical Offices

    Irvine, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Swati Medhekar is a Rheumatologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Medhekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Medhekar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Barranca Medical Offices

    Irvine, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryon Tseng is a Rheumatologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Tseng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Lupus Nephritis, and Hypersensitivity Vasculitis. Dr. Tseng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology

    UC Regents Surgery Laser University PHY

    1002 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Kelly is a Dermatologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Rosacea, and Psoriasis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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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