The 20 Best Scleroma Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 112 doctor with experience in Scleroma near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 87 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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112 providers found
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Ang is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samina Hayat is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hayat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Sarcoidosis, and Splenectomy. Dr. Hayat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Referral may be required

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Lipstate is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lipstate is rated as a Distinguished 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Lipstate is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology Services

    7777 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Beyl is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Beyl 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 Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Beyl is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    South Louisiana Medical Associates

    1990 Industrial Blvd, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suman Lata is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Lata is rated as a Distinguished 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 Psoriasis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Lata is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Lindsey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lindsey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Lindsey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center New Orleans

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lesley Saketkoo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Saketkoo is rated as an Advanced 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 Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Myositis. Dr. Saketkoo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Ark-La-Tex Dermatology - Bossier City

    2300 Hospital Dr Ste 400, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Baker is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Atopic Dermatitis, Actinic Keratosis, and Plaque Psoriasis. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Referral may be required

    Ark-La-Tex Dermatology - Bossier City

    2300 Hospital Dr Ste 400, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Glorioso is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Glorioso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Plaque Psoriasis. Dr. Glorioso is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Neuroscience Institute - Covington

    1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Malik Spady is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Spady is rated as a Distinguished 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 Reactive Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis. Dr. Spady is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Moss Memorial Health Clinic-Gynecology

    2900 2nd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gurjot Basra is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Basra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and IgG4-Related Disease. Dr. Basra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Referral required

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Malin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Malin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Malin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Referral may be required

    North Oaks Rheumatology Clinic

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 400, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Gauthier is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gauthier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Psoriasis. Dr. Gauthier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Referral may be required

    Green Clinic Surgical Hospital CRNA Group

    1200 S Farmerville St, 
    Ruston, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rochelle Metoyer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ruston, Louisiana. Dr. Metoyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Metoyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Referral may be required

    Kerry M. Schexnaider Internal Medicine Group LLC

    207 Milton Rd, 
    Maurice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bernard Hojaili is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Maurice, Louisiana. Dr. Hojaili is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Hojaili is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Agnes Solon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Solon is rated as an Advanced 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 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Solon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Referral may be required

    Rheumatology And Osteoporosis Specialists AMC

    820 Jordan St Ste 201, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Broadwell is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Broadwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Broadwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Nesheiwat is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nesheiwat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Nesheiwat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Advanced in Scleroma
    Referral may be required

    Gulf Coast Rheumatology

    1051 Gause Blvd Ste 440, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marielisa Sedrish is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Sedrish is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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