The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors Near Me in Vero Beach, FL

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The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors near Vero Beach, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near Vero Beach, FL. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Ivana M. Parody
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    Indian River Hospital Medical Office Building, Vero Beach

    1155 35th Lane, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivana Parody is a Rheumatologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Parody is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Parody is currently accepting new patients.

    Beatrice Memet
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    Indian River Hospital Medical Office Building, Vero Beach

    1155 35th Lane, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Offers Telehealth

    Beatrice Memet is a Rheumatologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Memet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Rochelle Rosian
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    Indian River Hospital Medical Office Building, Vero Beach

    1155 35th Lane, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rochelle Rosian is a Rheumatologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Rosian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Rosian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Michael Phillips
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Infectious Disease

    Indian River Hospital Ambulatory Services Center/Wound Healing Center

    3650 10th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Phillips is an Infectious Disease provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Phillips has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Lymphangitis, Nocardiosis, and Endocarditis.

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

    Indian River Hospital Rosner Family Health And Wellness Center

    3450 11th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Diego Maldonado is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia, Emphysema, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Indian River Hospital Rosner Family Health And Wellness Center

    3450 11th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Indley Johnson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Raghavendra Makam
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Indian River Hospital Rosner Family Health And Wellness Center

    3450 11th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raghavendra Makam is a Cardiologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Makam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Cardiomyopathy.

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

    Indian River Hospital Rosner Family Health And Wellness Center

    3450 11th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lubka Ilieva is a Cardiologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Ilieva has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Fainting, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

    Diana R. Botero
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Indian River Hospital Rosner Family Health And Wellness Center

    3450 11th Court, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Botero is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Botero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Long Haul COVID, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae.

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

    Office

    3450 11th Ct Ste 203, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hermes Velasquez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Velasquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    Indian River Health Services Inc

    1155 35th Ln, Suite 100a, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Nunez is a Rheumatologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Nunez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroderma.

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

    Rhg Of Florida PA

    3745 11th Cir Ste 105, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Grasman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Grasman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Grasman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3450 11th Ct Ste 305A, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alastair Kennedy is a Rheumatologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Medical Office Building Vero Beach

    1155 35th Ln, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Javier Quintero is a Rheumatologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Quintero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    Primary Care Of The Treasure Coast Inc.

    1265 36th St, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Splendoria is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Splendoria has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Lymphangitis, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Nurse Practitioner
    5430 21st St Sw, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Sloat is a Nurse Practitioner in Vero Beach, Florida. Ms. Sloat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and MAGIC Syndrome. Ms. Sloat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indian River Hospital Sebastian Urgent Care

    801 Wellness Way, 
    Sebastian,, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikranth Gongidi is a Cardiologist in Sebastian,, Florida. Dr. Gongidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiomyopathy.

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

    West Palm Beach VAMC

    1901 S 25th St Ste 103, 
    Fort Pierce, FL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Murphy is an Internal Medicine provider in Fort Pierce, Florida. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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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 Vero Beach, FL?

    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 Vero Beach, FL?

    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 Vero Beach, FL?

    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 Vero Beach, FL?

    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 Vero Beach, FL?

    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 Vero Beach, FL?

    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 Vero Beach, FL?

    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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