The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors Near Me in Rapid City, SD

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The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors near Rapid City, SD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near Rapid City, SD. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Rheumatology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer May is a Rheumatologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. May is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

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

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Fromm is a Dermatologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Fromm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Pustules, and Warts.

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

    Cardiology Associates P.C.

    4150 5th St, 
    Rapid City,, SD 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Schabauer is a Cardiologist in Rapid City,, South Dakota. Dr. Schabauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Angina, Carotid Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Cardiology Associates P.C.

    4150 5th St, 
    Rapid City,, SD 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Heilman is a Cardiologist in Rapid City,, South Dakota. Dr. Heilman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Stenosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

    Cardiology Associates P.C.

    4150 5th St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Drew Purdy is a Cardiologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Purdy 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 Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

    Cardiology Associates P.C.

    4150 5th St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael D Urso is a Cardiologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. D Urso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

    Cardiology Associates P.C.

    4150 5th St, 
    Rapid City,, SD 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Tuma is a Cardiologist in Rapid City,, South Dakota. Dr. Tuma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Arterial Insufficiency, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Weaver is a Rheumatologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Weaver is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Esperanza Argenziano is a Rheumatologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Argenziano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Argenziano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rapid City Medical Center Llp

    3024 Tower Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Huntley is a Physician Assistant in Rapid City, South Dakota. Ms. Huntley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Ms. Huntley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc.

    640 Flormann St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mccafferty is an Internal Medicine provider in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Mccafferty 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, and Chronic Cough.

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

    Rapid City Medical Center

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristin Bierle is a Nurse Practitioner in Rapid City, South Dakota. Ms. Bierle 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, Opioid Induced Constipation, Malabsorption, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

    Rapid City Medical Center

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Baertsch is a Nurse Practitioner in Rapid City, South Dakota. Ms. Baertsch 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, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Intestinal Cancer, and Liver Failure.

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

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Heins is a Physician Assistant in Rapid City, South Dakota. Ms. Heins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD) and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Ms. Heins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Physician Assistant
    7236 Jordan Dr, Suite 100 A, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharron Bramblee is a Physician Assistant in Rapid City, South Dakota. Ms. Bramblee 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 Menopause.

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

    Black Hills Orthopedic And Spine Center Inc

    7220 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shari Fechner is a Nurse Practitioner in Rapid City, South Dakota. Ms. Fechner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Ms. Fechner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rapid City Medical Center LLP

    3024 Tower Rd Ste 2, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Hushagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Hushagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Crohn's Disease.

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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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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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