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

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

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near Mission Viejo, CA. Of these, 35 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simranjit Singh is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Erythromelalgia, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Driver is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Driver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Paget's Disease of Bone, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Driver is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Kovacs is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kovacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Kovacs is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hernan Castro is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Castro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaya Philipose is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Philipose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Philipose is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Endocrinology
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Truong is an Endocrinologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Goldberg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Tammelin is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Tammelin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Gomez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Microtia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Gomez is currently accepting new patients.

    Charles M. Parise
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Pacific Cardiovascular Assoc Med Grp

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Parise is a Cardiologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Parise has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Attack.

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

    Kookootsedes Medical PC

    25411 Cabot Rd, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gayle Kookootsedes is a Rheumatologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kookootsedes has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

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

    Mission Heritage Family Medicine-Mission Viejo

    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 151, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Shiel is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Shiel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Erythromelalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

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

    Valdemar Ascencio MD Inc.

    23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 200, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Schenk is a Rheumatologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Schenk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fatemeh Farshami is a Rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Farshami has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Farshami is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorialcare Medical Foundation

    26538 Moulton Pkwy, Suite 38e, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chay Bae is a Rheumatologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

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

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Jamal is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jamal has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Housecall Doctors Medical Group

    23181 Verdugo Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Vinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Vinn 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess.

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

    Inchel Yeam, MD

    31001 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Inchel Yeam is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Yeam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Lung Metastases.

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

    Paloma Medical Group

    30230 Rancho Viejo Rd, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rovzar is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Rovzar has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Cholesterol Pneumonia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis.

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

    Paloma Medical Group

    30230 Rancho Viejo Rd, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Chang is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Asthma, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.

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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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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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