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

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near Escondido, CA. Of these, 23 are Experienced.

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23 providers found
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Internal Medicine Inc.

    215 S Hickory St Ste 126, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harrison Robinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alain Rizk is a Radiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Soumya Rao is a Rheumatologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Rao 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, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Popper is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Popper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Pneumonia.

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

    Madison Medical Building, Palomar Health Rheumatology

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hailey Baker is a Rheumatologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Trestman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Trestman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Industrial Bronchitis.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rupal Shastri is a Rheumatologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Shastri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are VEXAS Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Strong is a General Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Strong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hernia, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

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

    Kayal Medical Group Inc.

    960 W San Marcos Blvd Ste 210, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Basma Nahlawi is a Rheumatologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Nahlawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    UC San Diego Health Rancho Bernardo Urgent Care

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyson Ikeda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ikeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Macroamylasemia.

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

    Rheumatology Center Of San Diego

    16516 Bernardo Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    5+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tania Rivera is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Rivera has been practicing medicine for over 5 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), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

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

    Medical Group Of North County Inc.

    910 Sycamore Ave Ste 270, 
    Vista, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Synergy Rheumatology And Wellness

    6120 Paseo Del Norte Ste C1, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Fellows is a Rheumatologist in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Fellows is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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

    Seaside Rheumatology And Wellness Center

    477 N El Camino Real, Suite D304 B, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    If you are suffering from any kind of pain related to your joints, be it severe or mild, Seaside Rheumatology is committed to providing you the best treatments to bring you back to your best self. Dr. Peter Lloyd is one of the most valued rheumatologists in Encinitas, CA due to his extensive care and advance treatment methods. After a thorough examination with a medical history checkup and diagnostic checks to accurately identifying the condition, he will recommend the best-suited treatments for your individual requirements. Treatments include but not limited to pain-relieving medication, biologics, lifestyle changes, and supplements. They use the latest equipment and medication to provide you the best services to ease your pain.Dr. Peter Lloyd gained his bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder and after advance certifications in applied business and Alzheimer’s disease research project he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He worked as a resident at the University of Chicago NorthShore and Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine rheumatology department and with the gained experience moved to David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA to complete his fellowship in rheumatology. Due to his years of expertise and skills, he was honored with membership in many prestigious medical associations including the American Medical Association and American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleredema, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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

    Office

    15725 Pomerado Rd Ste 117, 
    Poway, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Smitha Reddy is a Rheumatologist in Poway, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health Encinitas - Hyperbaric Medicine

    477 N El Camino Real Ste D204, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caesar Anderson is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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

    Reyzan Shali, M.D., Tri-City Primary Care Medical Group, Inc.

    1926 Via Ctr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reyzan Shali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Shali has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Bronchitis.

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

    Ansari, Rashad, M.D.

    2023 W Vista Way, 
    Vista, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rashad Ansari is a Rheumatologist in Vista, California. Dr. Ansari has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Arthritis Consultants Of North County

    2023 W Vista Way, 
    Vista, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Brion is a Rheumatologist in Vista, California. Dr. Brion has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

    Arthritis Consultants Of North County

    3998 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Etleva Bejko is a Rheumatologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Bejko has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Osteoporosis.

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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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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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