The 20 Best Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA
Find the Top Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Experts and Specialists
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Michael Longo, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in echocardiography, valvular heart disease and preventive cardiology.Dr. Longo enjoys getting to know his patients. He listens to them to understand their concerns and find out what they are interested in doing, then tailors their treatment accordingly. He is able to provide a collaborative approach to patient care that takes into consideration the expertise of other professionals, such as interventional cardiologists and thoracic surgeons, resulting in the right care for the right patient at the right time. He enjoys the fact that, once a diagnosis is made, he is often able to provide treatment that makes patients feel better, and live longer.Dr. Longo was voted one of Seattle's Top Doctors by Seattle Metropolitan magazine in 2009. Dr. Longo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr. Longo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Longo is currently accepting new patients.
Gme Office University Of Washington
Ganesh Raghu is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Raghu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Tony Gerbino, MD, specializes in interstitial lung diseases (including pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis), and pulmonary complications of connective tissue diseases. He also treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.Dr. Gerbino enjoys developing a relationship of trust with each patient over time and working to make them as well as they can be. He considers it particularly important to explain the rationale for tests and treatments, and to bring world-class expertise to each patient through research and a scholarly approach to care.Dr. Gerbino has been practicing pulmonary and critical care medicine at Virginia Mason since 2001. He was voted one of Seattle's Top Doctors by Seattle Met magazine in 2010.Away from work, Dr. Gerbino stays busy with his wife and three children. Dr. Gerbino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Sarcoidosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gerbino is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Gerbino is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
"Sara Weiss, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with special medical interest in heart failure, echocardiography, and women and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Weiss enjoys developing personal, long-term relationships with her heart failure patients. Caring for them and getting to know them gives her much satisfaction and joy. She feels ""heart failure"" is a terrible name to describe a very treatable condition. She is excited to have the revolutionary advancements in cardiology to share with her patients, and she loves helping her patients find the silver lining and live well with their disease.Dr. Weiss is a member of the American College of Cardiology.Away from work, Dr. Weiss enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing and running, and is kept busy with her two children.". Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Weiss is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Su Yin, MD, specializes in rheumatology with expertise in rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout and psoriatic arthritis. Dr. Yin enjoys building lifelong relationships with her patients and being able to explain treatment options in a way that allows them to move forward confidently with a plan of care.Away from work, Dr. Yin spends her time being a mom to her two young children. She also enjoys traveling, cooking and gardening. Dr. Yin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Yin is board certified in Rheumatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yin is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Amish Dave, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist. He treats common conditions such as musculoskeletal concerns and sports injuries, as well as autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis and vasculitis.Dr. Dave gets to know his patients and their families well, including who a patient's support people are, what symptoms they are experiencing, what barriers they have to treatment, what makes them feel both good and bad, and what their goals are. He finds it highly rewarding to see how treatment improves his patients' lives.Hear Dr. Dave talk about the Rheumatology Crisis. Dr. Dave is rated as an Advanced 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Dave is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Rheumatology. Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Jeffrey Carlin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Carlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroma, and Scleroderma.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Erin Bauer, MD, is a board-certified internist specializing in general rheumatology, inflammatory myopathies, inflammatory arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Because every single organ can be involved in many rheumatology diseases, Dr. Bauer takes a team approach to her patients' care.Dr. Bauer loves to reduce or eliminate her patients' pain and make a difference in their lives. She begins by learning how a disease affects each patient’s life and then develops a treatment plan in partnership with the patient, taking into consideration individual preferences such as what a patient wishes to eat and whether they wish to travel. For Dr. Bauer, getting to know her patients personally is good medicine.In her off-hours, Dr. Bauer enjoys cooking without recipes, urban gardening, becoming a runner and the Bauer family Kindle book club. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Bauer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Rheumatology. Dr. Bauer is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
J. Susie Woo, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist. Her medical interests include preventive and diagnostic cardiology; echocardiography; cardiac risk assessment; and valvular and aortic disease. She has specialized training in cardiac imaging and heart failure, with additional board certifications in Nuclear Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.Dr. Woo makes it a priority to listen and develop a strong patient-doctor relationship through education and open communication. She recognizes the need to understand each patient's differences and preferences, from the impact of genetics, race and gender to their reactions to medications and response to treatment.Dr. Woo was the Medical Director for Education and Outreach before taking on the role as Section Head for Cardiology at Virginia Mason in 2020. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and was recognized by both Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor in 2021.Away from work, Dr. Woo enjoys music, reading, Pilates, cooking, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia. Dr. Woo is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine and Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Woo is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Catherine Miele, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist. She specializes in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, lung cancer, undersea and hyperbaric medicine. She works with people with asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease and lung cancer, working with them to optimize the treatment of their disease so they can have the best life possible.Dr. Miele focuses on each patient's specific concerns and needs, and connects very deeply with them. She strives to help them make a care plan that fits their lifestyle and then becomes a cheerleader as they work toward getting better.Away from work, Dr. Miele enjoys triathlons, camping and spending time with family. Dr. Miele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Miele is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease Medicine. Dr. Miele is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Brittany Frankel, MD, is a board-certified internist who specializes in rheumatology. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Frankel is board certified in Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Frankel is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Carmen Mikacenic, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist who specializes in interstitial lung disease including pulmonary fibrosis, lung complications of autoimmune diseases, sarcoidosis and acute respiratory distress syndrome.In her approach to patients, Dr. Mikacenic believes the evaluation and plan of care should be tailored to each individual. She enjoys helping patients with complex lung problems develop a good understanding of their disease so they can make informed, personalized decisions about their care.Dr. Mikacenic is a clinical associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Washington. She is a member of the American Thoracic Society and an associate member of Benaroya Research Institute. An expert in interstitial lung disease, Dr. Mikacenic recruits patients with these diseases for studies as part of her active research program at the institute.Away from work, Dr. Mikacenic enjoys soccer and baking. Dr. Mikacenic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), COVID-19, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Mikacenic is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mikacenic is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Kathleen Horan, MD, specializes in pulmonary infections and cough, nodular bronchiectatic lung disease associated with mycobacterium avium, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. She is pleased to be able to offer her patients newer, less invasive ways to diagnose lung diseases as well as ways to improve their day-to-day quality of life.Dr. Horan wants patients to know that she is there for them and that she will do everything she can to help them to feel better. She takes a team approach to care, communicating with other specialists and the patient’s primary care doctor to ensure that everything the patient needs to have done is getting done.When not practicing medicine, Dr. Horan enjoys writing, running, open water swimming, cross-country skiing, cooking and travel. Dr. Horan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Horan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Pulmonary Medicine, Subspecialty In Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Horan is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Virtual visits are available for pulmonary patients only. There are no virtual visits for hyperbaric medicine patients at this time.Anne Mahoney, MD, is a board-certified internist with fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine. She has expertise in COPD, asthma, lung cancer, and interstitial lung diseases such as sarcoidosis and pulmonary fibrosis.Dr. Mahoney strives to speak plainly to patients with honesty and compassion, then work in partnership with them to help them achieve their health goals. She considers it an honor to get to know her patients and their families.Away from work, Dr. Mahoney enjoys spending time with her family, traveling whenever possible and participating in triathlons. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Mahoney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
"Mariko Harper, MD, FACC is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in all aspects of adult cardiology including: coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, genetic/infiltrative cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and heart failure. She has a special expertise in advanced heart failure and advanced cardiac imaging with additional training and board certifications in both echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.Dr. Harper serves as the Medical Director of The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Under her direction, she has created a regional center providing an individualized approach to the diagnosis, genetic testing, advanced cardiac imaging and medical/surgical management of patients with HCM. Each patient is reviewed by a multidisciplinary team of physicians and treatment plans are designed with patient input, using a shared decision making model. The HCM Center offers comprehensive HCM treatments including: medical therapy, defibrillator implantation, alcohol septal ablation and surgical septal myectomy. The HCM Center is also one of the first centers in the PNW to offer the recently FDA-approved novel HCM medication mavacamten through a comprehensive drug safety program. She also serves as a principal investigator for ongoing HCM clinical trials.Dr. Harper has authored and published multiple peer reviewed articles and book chapters in a wide range of topics in cardiology. She has been an invited speaker at both national and regional meetings on topics including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hyperlipidemia, and preventive cardiology. Following her passion for patient education and cardiovascular disease prevention, she is also one of the course directors for the ""Food Is Medicine"" continuing medical education lecture series at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Dr. Harper believes in patient-centered and patient-driven care. She emphasizes the importance of shared clinical decision making, with open dialogue between the patient and the entirety of the patient's multidisciplinary care team.Dr. Harper has been recognized as aSeattle MetTop Doctor in 2021 and 2022.In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, running and spending time with her family.". Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, and Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Harper is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Cardiovascular Disease and National Board Of Echocardiography. Dr. Harper is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Sarah Chung, MD, specializes in a variety of rheumatologic disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis, mixed connective tissue disease, inflammatory spondyloarthritis, gout and crystalline arthritis.Dr. Chung enjoys caring for her patients and supporting them through their medical journey. She strives to provide the most current information regarding their rheumatologic condition, and hopes her patients leave each visit with a good understanding of the status of their condition and the rationale behind their therapy plan. She also strives to empower her patients to engage in collaborative decisions regarding their care. Given the multi-organ, systemic impact of many rheumatologic diseases and the therapies used to treat them, Dr. Chung emphasizes a team approach to care involving the patient's primary care provider and other specialists.Dr. Chung is a member of the American College of Physicians and American College of Rheumatology. She holds Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification (RhMSUS) from the American College of Rheumatology. She previously served as faculty with the University of Washington Division of Rheumatology.Away from work, Dr. Chung enjoys spending time with her family. Dr. Chung 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 Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Chung is board certified in Rheumatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Drew Baldwin, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist specialized in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. His interests include coronary artery disease, preventive cardiology, cholesterol management, cardiac rehabilitation, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.Dr. Baldwin listens to each patient's unique story interpreting their health issues and addressing them with the arsenal of advanced evidence-based treatment options now available. He makes a point to educate patients about their conditions and the treatments available using terms they can understand.Dr. Baldwin is a Fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention.Away from work he enjoys literature arts and the outdoors. Dr. Baldwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). He is also highly rated in 114 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Baldwin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Baldwin is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
James Schlenker, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in microvascular surgery, hand surgery, breast reduction, body contouring, hernia repair, chest wall reconstruction, limb preservation, lymph node surgery, melanoma, Mohs reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.Dr. Schlenker was drawn to the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery because it combines an understanding of surgical principles and anatomy to develop individualized and creative solutions to challenging problems. He values the tremendous impact that plastic reconstructive surgical procedures can have on a person's function and ability to return to their most meaningful activities.Outside of work, Dr. Schlenker enjoys boating, biking, snow skiing, photography and exploring Seattle with his family.Procedures and conditions:Breast liftBreast reductionBreast and body contouringCosmetic surgeryFat graftingFinger and hand surgeryGynecomastiaLiposuctionReconstructive facial surgeryMastopexyMicrovascular surgeryTummy tuckWrist surgery. Dr. Schlenker 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 Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Schlenker is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Hand Surgery and American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Schlenker is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Yunhee Im, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist who specializes in asthma, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease, lung nodule and other areas of pulmonary and critical care medicine.Dr. Im takes the time to get to know each of her patients as individuals, working to build a relationship of trust through successive patient encounters. She enjoys discovering the appropriate treatment option, and walking alongside her patients as they journey toward better breathing and better health.Dr. Im is certified as an instructor for Fundamental Critical Care Support by the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Away from work, Dr. Im enjoys hiking, biking, playing table tennis and singing for weddings and church worship. Dr. Im is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Im is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Pulmonary Medicine, and American Board Of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Im is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Pilar Almy, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist who specializes in diabetic foot complications, geriatric podiatry, and disorders of the toenails and skin. She addresses dermatologic, musculoskeletal, vascular and neurologic problems of the feet. One of her areas of interest is wound care, where there have been tremendous advances with new materials and techniques. She shares clinic time in both Podiatry and the Wound Care Center.Dr. Almy feels people put up with much more pain than they need to. She wants them to know that there are lots of treatment options, and she wants to share them with them so they can remain active.Dr. Almy has been named a Top Doctor bySeattle Metropolitanmagazine.Away from work, Dr. Almy enjoys reading, drawing, painting, sculpture, hiking and spending time with her husband and their four children. Ms. Del Pilar Almy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corns and Calluses, Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, and Bunions. Ms. Del Pilar Almy is board certified in American Board Of Podiatric Medicine. Ms. Del Pilar Almy is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026

















