The 20 Best Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Doctors Near Me in Brighton, MI

Find the Top Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) near Brighton, MI. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Mio Nakamura
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mio Nakamura is a board-certified dermatologist and an assistant professor of dermatology. She provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages within in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics. Dr. Nakamura maintains a strong interest in clinical research and serves as the Director of the Program for Clinical Research in Dermatology (PCRiD) in the department. In this role, she oversees patient recruitment and participation in clinical and translational studies.Dr. Nakamura is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. Following graduation, she completed her transitional year internship at St. Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, MI, and a Psoriasis and Clinical Research Fellowship in the Department of Dermatology at the University of California San Francisco, in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Nakamura obtained her Masters of Science in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She completed her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology, where she served as co-chief resident in her final year. Dr. Nakamura joined the U-M dermatology faculty in September 2021. Dr. Nakamura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Melanoma, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 1, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Inocencio Cuesta is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Brighton, Michigan. Dr. Cuesta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Julie E. Mervak
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Julie Mervak is a faculty member in the Department of Dermatology at Michigan Medicine, where she provides medical dermatology care to patients of all ages. Dr. Mervak has a special clinical interest in the diagnosis and treatment of nail diseases.A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Mervak completed her transitional year internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, and her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology, serving as Chief Resident during her senior year. Following her residency, Dr. Mervak entered practice in Ann Arbor, then joined the Department of Dermatology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill as a Clinical Assistant Professor (2017-2022) and Director of Medical Student Education. Dr. Mervak was recruited to the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2022.Dr. Mervak is a member of the Council for Nail Disorders (CND), a multidisciplinary national organization that aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of normal and pathologic nails. She serves on the Council’s Journal Club Committee and is the Council’s Social Media Chair, promoting learning and evidence-based medicine for nail pathology via curation of posts on the Council’s Instagram account.An active clinical educator, Dr. Mervak provides instruction to dermatology residents, medical students, and others, including hands-on training in nail procedures. Dr. Mervak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, and Warts.

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

    Gago Center For Fertility PLLC

    2305 Genoa Business Park Dr Ste 180, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Messenger is a Dermatologist in Brighton, Michigan. Dr. Messenger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

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

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    7500 Challis Rd, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Cagnoli is a Rheumatologist in Brighton, Michigan. Dr. Cagnoli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Deeba F. Minhas
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology | Internal Medicine

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 1, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deeba Minhas is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Brighton, Michigan. Dr. Minhas 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), Relapsing Polychondritis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.

    Christine S. Wang
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Wang is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Brighton, Michigan. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Lupus Nephritis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Perniosis.

    Ajay Tambralli
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology | Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rheumatology | Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 1, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Tambralli is Clinical Assistant Professor in both adult and pediatric rheumatology and sees patients across the age spectrum. He received his bachelor’s and M.D. degrees at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and then completed a residency program in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester. He then moved to Michigan to pursue dual fellowships in adult and pediatric rheumatology at the University of Michigan. During fellowship, he was awarded the prestigious American College of Rheumatology Distinguished Fellow Award, as well as a Rheumatology Research Foundation Scientist Development Award.Dr. Tambralli cares for children, adolescents, and adults with rheumatic diseases. He looks after all rheumatic diseases and sees patients with inflammatory arthritis, lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome, myositis, vasculitis, and autoinflammatory diseases.Dr. Tambralli is also a part of the Jason Knight lab and participates in research on lupus and the antiphospholipid syndrome. He is working towards understanding the metabolic triggers of autoimmunity in these diseases and how to effectively harness them to develop better treatments. Dr. Tambralli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), and Lupus Nephritis.

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

    James E. Dowd MD PC

    10484 Citation Dr Ste 100, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Dowd is a Rheumatologist in Brighton, Michigan. Dr. Dowd 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, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Gout.

    Frank Wang
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Dermatology

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2350, Lobby H, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Frank Wang, MD is a board-certified Dermatologist. He graduated from Stanford University and received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Wang served his internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and went on to complete a Fellowship and his Dermatology Residency here at the University of Michigan. In 2010, Dr. Wang joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology. His interests and expertise include general clinical dermatology, and clinical and basic science research in the area of skin aging. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Melanoma.

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

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2350, Lobby H, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sruthi Renati is a board-certified dermatologist dedicated to providing comprehensive medical dermatology care for patients of all ages. She sees patients at our outpatient clinics located at Domino’s Farms, Northville Health Center, and the Taubman Center.Dr. Renati has a special interest in providing dermatology care for patients undergoing cancer treatment. She cares for patients experiencing skin-related side effects from cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy in the Oncodermatology clinic she leads.Dr. Renati received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology, and she joined the dermatology faculty in August 2019. In addition to her clinical practice, she enjoys educating and mentoring medical students and dermatology residents. Dr. Renati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Sunburn, and Vulvectomy.

    Maya S. Aravind
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2350, Lobby H, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Maya Aravind is a board-certified dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Michigan. She provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages within in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics.Dr. Aravind received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, and her master of science degree in clinical research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Following graduation, she completed her transitional year internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI, and her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology. Dr. Aravind practiced dermatology in Tennessee and Texas before joining the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2022. Dr. Aravind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

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

    Office

    1255 E Grand River Ave, 
    Howell, MI 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mir Asghar is a Rheumatologist in Howell, Michigan. Dr. Asghar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Gout, Muscle Spasms, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Arthritis.

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

    Gregory F. Piro D O PC

    1155 Byron Rd, 
    Howell, MI 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Piro is a Dermatologist in Howell, Michigan. Dr. Piro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Nummular Eczema, Actinic Keratosis, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringoma.

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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 Brighton, MI?

    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 Brighton, MI?

    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 Brighton, MI?

    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 Brighton, MI?

    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 Brighton, MI?

    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 Brighton, MI?

    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 Brighton, MI?

    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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