The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors Near Me in fairview heights, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near fairview heights, IL. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Geriatrics | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Geriatrics | Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    5003 N. Illinois St., Suite 1, 
    Fairview Heights, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saulat Mushtaq is a Geriatrics specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Dr. Mushtaq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Mushtaq is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Mushtaq is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Rama Atluri is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Atluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Atluri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Atluri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Terry Moore is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Moore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhammad Zaheer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zaheer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Zaheer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Zaheer is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Dialysis At SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3691 Rutger St, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soumya Chatterjee is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chatterjee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Fifth Disease, Helminthiasis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required
    Slu Care Physician Group, 1402 South Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonal Mehra is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mehra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroderma. Dr. Mehra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Swahili
    Accepting New Patients

    John Mwangi is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mwangi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mwangi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine . Dr. Mwangi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Kilian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kilian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Behcet Disease, Sarcoidosis, and Vasculitis. Dr. Kilian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration .

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    3009 N Ballas Rd Suite 315a, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Shen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Sarcoidosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Affinia Healthcare Pharmacy

    1717 Biddle St, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Mccann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mccann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Asthma. Dr. Mccann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family Care Health Centers Pharmacy

    401 Holly Hills Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Keegan-Garrett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Keegan-Garrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Neuropathy, Scleroderma, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Keegan-Garrett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4523 Clayton Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victoria Fraser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Fraser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Spinal Fusion, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fraser is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 fairview heights, IL?

    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 fairview heights, IL?

    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 fairview heights, IL?

    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 fairview heights, IL?

    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 fairview heights, IL?

    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 fairview heights, IL?

    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 fairview heights, IL?

    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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