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    MediFind found 102 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near Kentucky, US. Of these, 93 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    102 providers found
      Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company LLC

      68 Cavalier Blvd, 
      Florence, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jean Elwing is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Florence, Kentucky. Dr. Elwing is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Embolectomy. Dr. Elwing is currently accepting new patients.

      Jimmy Smith
      Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Radiology At Albert B. Chandler Hospital

      Lexington, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jimmy Smith is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, and Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID).

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

      CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Pulmonology And Critical Care Medicine

      1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite C-405, 
      Lexington, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      A physician since 2006, Ibrahim Shahoub, MD, treats patients ages 18 and up at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. His areas of interest include lung disease and lung cancer, as well as managing critically ill patients. Dr. Shahoub also has research interests in sepsis, lung cancer and acute respiratory distress syndrome. He is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. He also holds certifications in basic life support, advanced cardiovascular life support and advanced trauma life support.Dr. Shahoub was inspired to become a doctor by a desire to help people in need and to see them improve. He chose his specialty because of his interest in treating critically ill patients and to be at their bedside to help them. He says his approach to patient care is comprehensive, and that he expresses humankindness in his practice by listening to patients’ concerns and showing empathy for what they are going through.Dr. Shahoub completed a medical degree at the University of Tripoli School of Medicine in Tripoli, Libya. After being certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, he served an internal medicine residency and a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at Marshall University in West Virginia. He also did a fellowship in critical care medicine at the University of Kentucky.His interests outside of medicine include sports. Dr. Shahoub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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

      Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

      166 Pasadena Dr Ste 100, 
      Lexington, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Meenach is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Meenach 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, Pneumonia, and Emphysema.

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

      Kentuckiana Rheumatology

      100 E. Liberty St, Suite 700, 
      Louisville, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rachel Chase is a Rheumatologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Chase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).

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

      LC Rheumatology & Infusion Center

      584 Westport Rd,, Suite 101, 
      Elizabethtown, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Saleem Sajid is a Rheumatologist in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Sajid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

      Baptist Health Hardin

      913 N Dixie Ave, 
      Elizabethtown, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Cundiff is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Cundiff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

      166 Pasadena Dr Ste 100, 
      Lexington, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donna Gerhardstein is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Gerhardstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

      Louisville Pulmonary Care PLLC

      4003 Kresge Way Ste 312, 
      Louisville, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Harold Haller is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Haller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

      Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

      166 Pasadena Dr Ste 100, 
      Lexington,, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Thompson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lexington,, Kentucky. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      LC Rheumatology & Infusion Center

      101 Prosperous Place Suite 350, 
      Lexington, KY 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amelia Hendrickson is a Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, Kentucky. Ms. Hendrickson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and Vitamin D Deficiency. Ms. Hendrickson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Louisville Pulmonary Care PLLC

      4003 Kresge Way Ste 312, 
      Louisville, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Esterle is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Esterle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Baptist Health Hardin

      913 N Dixie Ave, 
      Elizabethtown, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Navin Kaini is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Kaini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Baptist Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates

      2400 Harrodsburg Rd, 
      Lexington,, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Theresa Case is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lexington,, Kentucky. Dr. Case is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

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

      Office

      110 Layman Ln, 
      Elizabethtown, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aaron Mulhall is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Mulhall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Uofl Physicians-Cardiology

      401 E Chestnut St Unit 310, 
      Louisville, KY 
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marcus Stoddard is a Cardiologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Stoddard 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 Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Necrosis, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Family Practice Associates Of Lexington PSC

      Brannon - 615 East Brannon Rd, 
      Nicholasville, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aletia Farmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Dr. Farmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      Lung And Sleep Disorder Institute PLLC

      46 Turpen Ct # B, 
      Somerset, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sandra Schuldheisz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Somerset, Kentucky. Dr. Schuldheisz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Drowsiness, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Office

      2407 Ring Rd Ste 114, 
      Elizabethtown, KY 
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dafang Chen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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

      Corner Homecare Infusion

      546 Lone Oak Rd, 
      Paducah,, KY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Clarke is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Paducah,, Kentucky. Dr. Clarke 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), Lung Nodules, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

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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 in Kentucky, US?

      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 in Kentucky, US?

      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 in Kentucky, US?

      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 in Kentucky, US?

      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 in Kentucky, US?

      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 in Kentucky, US?

      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 in Kentucky, US?

      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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