The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors Near Me in Porto Alegre, RS

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near Porto Alegre, RS. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Vanessa Hax
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Vanessa Hax
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Vanessa Hax practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ms. Hax is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Muscle Atrophy, and Watermelon Stomach.

    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Ricardo M. Xavier
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Ricardo M. Xavier
    Jerônimo De Ornellas Avenue, 721, 
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (0.3 km away)

    Ricardo Xavier practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Mr. Xavier is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), COVID-19, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Markus Bredemeier
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Markus Bredemeier
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Markus Bredemeier practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Mr. Bredemeier is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis.

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    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Da S. Chakr
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Da S. Chakr
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Da Chakr practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Chakr is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Andrese A. Gasparin
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Andrese A. Gasparin
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Andrese Gasparin practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Gasparin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Cavalheiro E. Santo
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Cavalheiro E. Santo
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Cavalheiro Santo practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Santo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Carlos T. Brenol
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Carlos T. Brenol
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Carlos Brenol practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Brenol is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Odirlei A. Monticielo
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Odirlei A. Monticielo
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Odirlei Monticielo practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Monticielo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Laiana Schneider
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Laiana Schneider
    2350 Ramiro Barcelos St, Room 645, 
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Laiana Schneider practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ms. Schneider is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Leonardo P. Dos Santos
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Leonardo P. Dos Santos
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Leonardo Dos Santos practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Mr. Dos Santos is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Muscle Atrophy.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Patricia H. Salim
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Patricia H. Salim
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Patricia Salim practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ms. Salim is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Rafael M. Da Silva Chakr
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Rafael M. Da Silva Chakr
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Rafael Da Silva Chakr practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Mr. Da Silva Chakr is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Pamplona B. De Andrade
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Pamplona B. De Andrade
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Pamplona De Andrade practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. De Andrade is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, Arthritis, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Natalia A. Marcondes
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Natalia A. Marcondes
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Natalia Marcondes practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ms. Marcondes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her clinical expertise encompasses Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), and B-Cell Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Tayane M. Fighera
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Tayane M. Fighera
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Tayane Fighera practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Fighera is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mccune-Albright Syndrome, Menopause, Osteitis Fibrosa, Fibrous Dysplasia, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Poli M. Spritzer
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Poli M. Spritzer
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Poli Spritzer practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Spritzer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cysts, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Menopause, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Rafaela C. Do Espirito Santo
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Rafaela C. Do Espirito Santo
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 
     (2.1 km away)

    Rafaela Do Espirito Santo practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ms. Do Espirito Santo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Muscle Atrophy, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)?

    Systemic sclerosis, also called scleroderma, is an autoimmune disorder that cause the skin to tighten and harden. Systemic sclerosis can also affect the blood vessels, digestive tract, and internal organs.

    When should I see a Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) doctor near Porto Alegre, RS?

    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 Sclerosis (SSc) doctor near Porto Alegre, RS?

    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 do I find the best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) doctor near Porto Alegre, RS?

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    How does MediFind rank Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) doctors near Porto Alegre, RS?

    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 Sclerosis (SSc) doctors near Porto Alegre, RS?

    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 Sclerosis (SSc) doctor near Porto Alegre, RS?

    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 Sclerosis (SSc) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) 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 Sclerosis (SSc) doctor near Porto Alegre, RS?

    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 Sclerosis (SSc) 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 Sclerosis (SSc) 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 Sclerosis (SSc) doctors near Porto Alegre, RS?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) 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 Sclerosis (SSc) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) 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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