The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors Near Me in South Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors in South Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 146 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near South Carolina, US. Of these, 126 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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146 providers found
    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Silver is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Silver 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 Dermatomyositis.

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

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faye Hant is a Rheumatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Hant 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), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Scleroma. Dr. Hant is currently accepting new patients.

    Ryan Tedford
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Cardiology

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Tedford is a Cardiologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Tedford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

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    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Allergy and Immunology
    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Cox is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edwin Smith is a Rheumatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Polymyositis. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    2810 Ashley Phosphate Rd, Suite B 11, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Argula is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Argula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Sarcoidosis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Argula is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Physician Assistant
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Physician Assistant

    Office

    8992 University Blvd, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aiken Mcnair is a Physician Assistant in North Charleston, South Carolina. Ms. Mcnair is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

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

    Hopehealth, Inc.

    600 E Palmetto St, 
    Florence, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Supen Patel is a Rheumatologist in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Huggins is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Huggins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Huggins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jeffrey A. Siegel

    317 Saint Francis Dr Ste 130, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Siegel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Siegel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prisma Health Rheumatology Specialists Of Internal Medicine Associates

    1025 Verdae Boulevard, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Mullis is a Rheumatologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Mullis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Mullis is currently accepting new patients.

    Shannon E. Iriza
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Prisma Health Rheumatology–Northeast Medical Park

    1120 Roberts Branch Parkway, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon Iriza is a Rheumatologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Iriza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, and Myringotomy. Dr. Iriza is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prisma Health Rheumatology–Northeast Medical Park

    1120 Roberts Branch Parkway, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunita Paudyal is a Rheumatologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Paudyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Paudyal is currently accepting new patients.

    Ana E. Gowani
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    Prisma Health Rheumatology Specialists Of Internal Medicine Associates

    1025 Verdae Boulevard, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ana Gowani is a Rheumatologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Gowani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Bursitis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Gowani is currently accepting new patients.

    Clayton J. Shamblin
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Prisma Health Pulmonology – Simpsonville

    727 Southeast Main Street, Suite 120, 
    Simpsonville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clayton Shamblin is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Shamblin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Bullae. Dr. Shamblin is currently accepting new patients.

    Lara M. Huber
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Prisma Health Pediatric Rheumatology – Greenville

    200 Patewood Drive, Suite A200, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lara Huber is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Huber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Scleredema, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Huber is currently accepting new patients.

    Ashrito K. Dayal
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

    Atrium Health Rheumatology

    704 Gold Hill Road, Suite 203, 
    Fort Mill, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashrito Dayal is a Rheumatologist in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Dr. Dayal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Dayal is currently accepting new patients.

    Daniel E. Laurie
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Prisma Health Pulmonology – Richland

    1 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Laurie is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Laurie 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), Eosinophilic Asthma, and Asthma. Dr. Laurie is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeffrey B. Jorgensen
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Prisma Health Ear, Nose, And Throat

    200 Patewood Drive, Suite B400, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Jorgensen is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Jorgensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jorgensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Matthew S. Bachinski
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Group

    103 Liner Drive, 
    Greenwood, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Bachinski is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Greenwood, South Carolina. Dr. Bachinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bachinski is currently accepting new patients.

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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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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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