The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

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The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors near Downey, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 159 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near Downey, CA. Of these, 130 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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159 providers found
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

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

    Toby Maher is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Maher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Family Medicine | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    6055 E Washington Blvd, 
    Commerce, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Clarke is a Physiatrist in Commerce, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Malabsorption, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

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    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Medical Cente

    5451 La Palma Ave, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Ho is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in La Palma, California. Dr. Ho has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Gastroenterology

    USC University Hospital

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

    Edy Soffer is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Soffer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

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

    Shuntaro Shinada is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shinada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Dermatology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    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 Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, and Tufted Angioma.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    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 Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Cardiovascular Medical Associates

    8317 Davis St, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaushal Tamboli is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. Tamboli has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Maehara is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Maehara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    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 Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

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

    Mark J Buchfuhrer MD

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Buchfuhrer is an Internal Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. Buchfuhrer has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Buchfuhrer is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Buchfuhrer has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Holistic Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Holistic Medicine
    10440 Paramount Blvd, D236, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyun Kim is a Holistic Medicine provider in Downey, California. Ms. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Jacobsen Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Physician Assistant

    Ajay Patel MD A Professional Medical Corporation

    10441 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mimi Yang is a Physician Assistant in Downey, California. Ms. Yang has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    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 Sclerosis (SSc). 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 Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    Orchard Medical Offices

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

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

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

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Narasimhalu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Narasimhalu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Lupus Nephritis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Orchard Medical Offices

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

    Virginia Chan is a Rheumatologist in Downey, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices

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

    Showshan Yang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 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 Sclerosis (SSc) 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 Sclerosis (SSc) 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 Sclerosis (SSc) 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 Sclerosis (SSc) 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 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 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 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 Downey, CA?

    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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