The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors Near Me in Alaska, US

Find the Top Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near Alaska, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    3801 Lake Otis Parkway, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Ragle is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Ragle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Ragle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Referral may be required

    Alaska Native Medical Center

    4315 Diplomacy Dr, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Romanian, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Ferucci is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Ferucci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Neurosarcoidosis, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Ferucci is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Alaska Native Medical Center

    4315 Diplomacy Dr, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Mehta is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Limited To Tribal Healthcare Official DU

    4320 Diplomacy Dr Ste 2800, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Rowen is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Rowen, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Rowen, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Alaska Heart Institute

    3841 Piper St Ste 100, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Nielsen is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Nielsen, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Vitamin D Deficiency. Nielsen, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Referral required
    3801 Lake Otis Parkway, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Kannada, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    John Botson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Botson is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    3200 Providence Drive, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Clark is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Industrial Bronchitis. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine
    4001 Dale Street, Suite 210, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Loretta Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Craniopharyngioma, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Alaska Heart Institute

    3841 Piper St Ste 100, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kymberli Brock is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Brock, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her clinical expertise encompasses Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Brock, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Alaska Native Medical Center

    4315 Diplomacy Dr, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis D'avignon is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. D'avignon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Eosinophilic Asthma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. D'avignon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    4300 Bartlett Street, 
    Homer, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, German, Polish, Russian, Somali, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marek Martynowicz is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Homer, Alaska. Dr. Martynowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Neurosarcoidosis, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Martynowicz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Addiction Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Addiction Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ninilchik Village

    15765 Kingsley Rd, 
    Ninilchik, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Spencer is an Addiction Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ninilchik, Alaska. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine

    Family Practice Physicians Inc.

    10301 Glacier Hwy, 
    Juneau, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Malter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Juneau, Alaska. Dr. Malter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Ascites, and Endoscopy. Dr. Malter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Family Medicine

    Southcentral Foundation

    4320 Diplomacy Dr, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Nasenbeny is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Nasenbeny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Scleroderma. Dr. Nasenbeny is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Referral may be required

    Alaska Native Medical Center

    4315 Diplomacy Dr, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Olnes is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Olnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Olnes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine

    Alaska Native Medical Center

    4315 Diplomacy Dr, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kena Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Referral may be required

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Foote is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Foote is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Emphysema, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Foote is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine

    Central Peninsula Hospital

    250 Hospital Pl, 
    Soldotna, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, French, Korean, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Bramante is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Soldotna, Alaska. Dr. Bramante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Pachyonychia Congenita, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Bramante is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 in Alaska, US?

    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 in Alaska, US?

    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 Sclerosis (SSc) doctors in Alaska, US?

    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 in Alaska, US?

    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 in Alaska, US?

    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 in Alaska, US?

    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 in Alaska, US?

    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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