The 20 Best Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 91 doctor with experience in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) near Downey, CA. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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91 providers found
    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology

    Office

    2020 Zonal Ave # 620, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Stohl is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stohl is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology | Internal Medicine

    Island Dermatology Inc

    8345 Firestone Blvd, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navid Nami is a Dermatologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. Nami has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Tufted Angioma, and Hemangioendothelioma.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    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. Dr. Wielenga has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    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 in Downey, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Office

    9449 Imperial Hwy Ste 332, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anusha Ramanathan is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Ramanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, PFAPA, and Localized Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology

    Orchard Medical Offices

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

    Juliana Chang is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Fibromyalgia, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    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 in Downey, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Fibromyalgia, and Erythema Nodosum. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Internal Medicine

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

    7601 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miguel Jimenez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

    7601 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sky Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    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 in South Gate, California. Dr. Srinivasan has been practicing medicine for over 57 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    H. Dermatology PC

    11900 South St Ste 118, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Almazan is a Dermatologist in Cerritos, California. Dr. Almazan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Warts, Acrospiroma, Actinic Keratosis, and Acne.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Leopoldo G. Hernandez MD Inc.

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

    Leopoldo Hernandez is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, Candida Infection of the Skin, and Keratosis Pilaris.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology

    Laser Care Specialists

    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 300, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brady Bleicher is a Dermatologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bleicher has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Erythroderma, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology

    Office

    1516 San Pablo St Fl 3, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Crew is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Crew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, DRESS Syndrome, Cellulitis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    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 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Berk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, DRESS Syndrome, Melanoma, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.

    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Internal Medicine

    Armando Huaringa MD Inc.

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 3300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheila Lezcano is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lezcano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

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

    Glenn Ehresmann is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ehresmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Adult Still's Disease, Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Palindromic Rheumatism.

    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    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 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology

    USC University Hospital

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

    Daniel Arkfeld is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arkfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leanna Wise is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?

    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. In this disease, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.

    When should I see a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) doctors near Downey, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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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