The 20 Best Scleroma Doctors Near Me in West Columbia, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Scleroma near West Columbia, SC. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    2435 Forest Dr, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Dirk Elston is professor and chairman of the Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston. He is the editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and served as president of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatopathology. He is an honorary professor at China Medical University in Shenyang, China and guest professor at the Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University in Changsha, China. He is an honorary member of the German Society of Dermatology.Dr. Elston is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, did his dermatology residency at Walter Reed Medical Center and a dermatopathology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is the author of over 400 peer reviewed publications, is one of three authors of Andrews Diseases of the Skin,. Dr. Elston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kimura Disease, Muir-Torre Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology

    Advanced Dermatology And Cosmetic Surgery-West Columbia

    3574 Sunset Blvd, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Smith is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Advanced in Scleroma
    Advanced in Scleroma

    Office

    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 550, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Goeckeritz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Goeckeritz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.

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    Experienced in Scleroma
    Experienced in Scleroma

    Prisma Health Rheumatology–Northeast Medical Park

    1120 Roberts Branch Parkway, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shannon Iriza is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Iriza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, and Myringotomy. Dr. Iriza is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Iriza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Prisma Health Rheumatology–Northeast Medical Park

    1120 Roberts Branch Parkway, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunita Paudyal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Paudyal 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 Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Paudyal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paudyal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Lexington Rheumatology

    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 550, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathy Lee Ching is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Lee Ching 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 Lupus Nephritis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Lexington Rheumatology

    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 550, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Talip is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Talip 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 Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Lexington Rheumatology

    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 550, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Lytle is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Lytle 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 Gout, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Polyarteritis Nodosa, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Internal Medicine

    Mid Carolina Internal Medicine

    131 Sunset Ct, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Powers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Office

    146 N Hospital Dr Ste 550, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fernando Castro is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Columbia Arthritis Center PA

    1711 Saint Julian Pl, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Flint is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Flint 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Prisma Health Rheumatology–Sunset Blvd.

    5336 Sunset Boulevard, Suite A, 
    Lexington, SC 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alvin Day is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lexington, South Carolina. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Day is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Office

    2 Medical Park Rd Ste 501, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Fant is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Fant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Rheumatology

    Office

    2 Medical Park Rd Ste 501, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Greenberg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    610 Columbiana Dr, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jefferson Hunt is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Epidermoid Cyst.

    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Scleroma
    Dermatology
    1600 Lake Murray Blvd, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Burgy is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Burgy 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 Sunburn, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, and Warts. Dr. Burgy is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

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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 West Columbia, SC?

    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 West Columbia, SC?

    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 West Columbia, SC?

    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 West Columbia, SC?

    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 West Columbia, SC?

    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 West Columbia, SC?

    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 West Columbia, SC?

    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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