The 20 Best Scleroma Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Scleroma near San Diego, CA. Of these, 35 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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43 providers found
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Pedersen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pedersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Nguyen is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Chondrocalcinosis 2, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Corrie Broudy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Broudy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Chao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Office

    4168 Front St Ste 4, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abha Singh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Relapsing Polychondritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

    501 Washington St # 5250600, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zuhre Tutuncu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tutuncu 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 Fibromyalgia, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    3965 5th Ave # 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Pelle is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Yung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Yung 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chelsey Smith is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Smith 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 Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Raynaud Phenomenon.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Middleton is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Middleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Diamond Neighborhoods Family Health Center

    4725 Market St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheena Ogando is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ogando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Adult Still's Disease, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Robin C. Wedberg MD APC

    5030 Camino De La Siesta Ste 106, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ara Dikranian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dikranian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Scripps Clinic Mission Valley-Building 7425

    7425 Mission Valley Rd Ste 202, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Budianu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Budianu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Melorheostosis.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Purushotham And Akther J. Kotha M D Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 400, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roshan Kotha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kotha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victoria Cartwright is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cartwright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine

    Kumara Prathipati M.D. Inc.

    4276 54th Pl Ste B, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmi Prathipati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Prathipati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    6367 Alvarado Ct # 107, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Shahan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Shahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Shahan is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    5222 Balboa Ave Fl 5, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Celano is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Celano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Comedones, and Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Bonita Medical Offices

    3955 Bonita Rd, 
    Bonita, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neda Yazdi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bonita, California. Dr. Yazdi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Fibromyalgia, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Yazdi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Purushotham And Akther J. Kotha M D Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 400, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akther Kotha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kotha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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