Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Suzanne Kafaja

Rheumatology
The Regents Of The University Of California
200 Medical Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
The Regents Of The University Of California
200 Medical Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Suzanne Kafaja is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Kafaja is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Localized Scleroderma.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Health Care Services Corporation
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UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

The Regents of the University of California
200 Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Other Locations
Office
200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B365, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

8 Clinical Trials

Evaluation of Brentuximab Vedotin for Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis BRAVOS: A Phase 1/2 Multicenter Randomized, Double Blinded, Safety Study (ITN075AI)
Evaluation of Brentuximab Vedotin for Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis BRAVOS: A Phase 1/2 Multicenter Randomized, Double Blinded, Safety Study (ITN075AI)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Brentuximab vedotin
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 2 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Ifetroban in Patients With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) or SSc-associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (SSc-PAH)
A Phase 2 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Ifetroban in Patients With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) or SSc-associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (SSc-PAH)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 15, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ifetroban
Study Phase: Phase 2
Use of Acthar in Rheumatoid Arthritis Related Flares
Use of Acthar in Rheumatoid Arthritis Related Flares
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Acthar
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis Experiencing Symptomatic Digital Ischemic Episodes (AURORA Study)
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis Experiencing Symptomatic Digital Ischemic Episodes (AURORA Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Iloprost
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Repeat-Dose, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, and Explore Efficacy of TEPEZZA in Patients With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Repeat-Dose, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, and Explore Efficacy of TEPEZZA in Patients With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 28, 2024
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Drug: Tepezza Anti-IGF-1 Receptor Monoclonal Antibody
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Open-label Extension Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belumosudil (KD025) in Subjects With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Open-label Extension Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belumosudil (KD025) in Subjects With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Belumosudil (KD025)
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 29, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Subcutaneous Abatacept vs. Placebo in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis- a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Controlled Trial.
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Subcutaneous Abatacept vs. Placebo in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis- a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 17, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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35 Total Publications

Gain of function NOTCH4 variants disrupt angiogenesis in systemic sclerosis.
Gain of function NOTCH4 variants disrupt angiogenesis in systemic sclerosis.
Journal: Annals of the rheumatic diseases
Published: April 24, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Suzanne Kafaja is classified as an Elite expert for Scleroderma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Suzanne Kafaja specialize in?

While Dr. Suzanne Kafaja is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Suzanne Kafaja participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Suzanne Kafaja has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scleroderma. You can view a list of Dr. Suzanne Kafaja's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Suzanne Kafaja accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-825-2448 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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