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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Jonathan Smith
      Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Smith is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Smith 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), Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Blair Westerly is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Westerly has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shrey Velani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Velani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Respiratory Acidosis, and Gastrostomy.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bryon Johnson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. 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, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Neil Horning is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1200 Pleasant St, Suite 509, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Fedja Rochling is a Hepatologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rochling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Wittmer is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wittmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Wittmer is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center PC

      8421 Plum Dr, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Erik Swenson is a Rheumatologist in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Swenson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      8421 Plum Dr, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lawrence Rettenmaier is a Rheumatologist in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Rettenmaier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Netteland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Netteland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Randolph Rough
      Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

      MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines

      5880 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Randolph Rough is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

      Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center PC

      8421 Plum Dr, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Cory Pittman is a Rheumatologist in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Pittman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Infantile Digital Fibromatosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Pittman is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center PC

      8421 Plum Dr, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Burdt is a Rheumatologist in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Burdt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Burdt is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center PC

      8421 Plum Dr, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Schmidt is a Rheumatologist in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Schmidt has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and 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 Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center PC

      8421 Plum Dr, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Susan Jacobi is a Rheumatologist in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Jacobi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Antisynthetase Syndrome, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Jacobi is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center PC

      8421 Plum Dr, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Deana Hoganson is a Rheumatologist in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Hoganson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Hoganson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

      1378 Nw 124th St, 
      Clive, IA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Martin is a Gastroenterologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Berdon Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Nurse Practitioner

      Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC

      1378 Nw 124th St, Suite 200, 
      Clive, IA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christina Hendricks is a Nurse Practitioner in Clive, Iowa. Ms. Hendricks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

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

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1755 59th Pl, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lucas Silqueira-Hickson is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Silqueira-Hickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Silqueira-Hickson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      800 E 1st St, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anthony Greco is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Greco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Respiratory Acidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia. Dr. Greco is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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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