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

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

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 196 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near Tarzana, CA. Of these, 161 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Donald Tashkin
    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Tashkin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tashkin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Lung Transplant.

    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Volkmann is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Volkmann has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Sarcoidosis.

    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365-B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Clements is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Clements is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Localized Scleroderma, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plaza, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajan Saggar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Saggar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Kafaja is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kafaja is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Localized Scleroderma.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz W Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Yang is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Angina, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francesco Boin is a Rheumatologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Boin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Raynaud Phenomenon.

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

    Adam J. Kreitenberg, MD Private Practice

    18376 Clark St, Ste 109, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Kreitenberg is a Rheumatologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Kreitenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Kreitenberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    18200 Ventura Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uri Ben is a Cardiologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    18345 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 420, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Katz is a Rheumatologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    23067 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Aleksiejuk is a Rheumatologist in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Aleksiejuk 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), Scleroderma, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Aleksiejuk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    23067 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nazanin Firooz is a Rheumatologist in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Firooz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Fibromyalgia, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Firooz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Specialty Care Encino

    15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Hu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Encino, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Bronchitis, and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Robert E Thompsonmd A Professional Corporation

    17075 Devonshire St Ste 205, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Eshaghian is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Eshaghian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Internal Medicine
    12922 Victory Boulevard, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Elist is an Internal Medicine provider in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Elist has been practicing medicine for over 17 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), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Scleroma. Dr. Elist is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    15451 San Fernando Mission Boulevard, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sue Chung is a Rheumatologist in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Vasculitis, Scleroderma, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Prisco is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Prisco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Prisco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mahler is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mahler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Polymyositis.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 345, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terri Getzug is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Getzug is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365B-2, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Belperio is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Belperio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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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