The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors Near Me in San Antonio, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) near San Antonio, TX. Of these, 49 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    University Family Health Center Southeast

    1055 Ada St, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hilda Draeger is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Draeger is rated as a Distinguished 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 Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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

    CHRISTUS Childrens Rheumatology Clinic

    San Antonio, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joe Cole is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Cole is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    GMG Health Systems Associates PA

    1303 McCullough Ave Ste 170, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Ballester is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ballester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    University Family Health Center Southeast

    1055 Ada St, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Osorio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Osorio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Methodist Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio - Medical Drive - Suite 120

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 120, 
    San Antonio,, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Allen is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio,, Texas. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Vasculitis.

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

    Akiva Medical Services LLC

    414 Navarro St Ste 703, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Hempel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hempel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Scleroma, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    UHS Acute Care Robert B Green Campus

    903 W Martin St, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Denise Dahm is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Dahm 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 Gout, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    UHS Acute Care Robert B Green Campus

    903 W Martin St, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randy Wright is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Wright 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 Esophageal Varices, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    215 E Quincy St Ste 417, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rita Cuevas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Cuevas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    Office

    621 Camden St Ste 202, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Ganeshappa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Ganeshappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates

    520 E Euclid Ave, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Moore is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gallbladder Disease, and Arteriovenous Malformation.

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

    Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

    520 E Euclid Ave, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Becker is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Arteriovenous Malformation, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Gallbladder Disease.

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

    Specialist For Health

    1715 McCullough Ave Fl 2, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Hildebrand is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hildebrand 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 Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Polymyositis.

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

    Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of San Antonio Inc

    2911 S New Braunfels Ave, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesus Aguilar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Aguilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    730 Pleasanton Rd, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salvador Garcia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Arthritis, and Osteoporosis.

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

    Office

    730 Pleasanton Rd, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Garza is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Garza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

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

    Audie Murphy VA Hospital

    7400 Merton Minter St # Antonio, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayesh Shah is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and Traumatic Brain Injury.

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

    Methodist Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio-Medical Drive-Suite 120

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 120, 
    San Antonio,, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mulrow is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio,, Texas. Dr. Mulrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
    Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

    Homer C. Reyes M.D. PA

    7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 100, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fernando Karst is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Karst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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

    University Health

    4502 Medical Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Velez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Velez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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 San Antonio, TX?

    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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