Toronto Scleroderma Program

Our program provides care for patients with the following scleroderma-related conditions:

• Eosinophilic fasciitis
• Localized scleroderma
• Mixed connective tissue disease
• Morphea
• Raynaud’s phenomenon
• Systemic sclerosis
• Undifferentiated connective tissue disease

For more information on scleroderma, please visit the following resources:

• Scleroderma Canada
• National Scleroderma Foundation 

What to expect

Before your first appointment, you may be asked to fill out a questionnaire and to go for blood work or other tests to help us better understand your condition.

At your appointment, you will meet with a nurse and a physician who will go over your medical history and perform a physical exam.

The physician might also recommend more blood work or medical imaging in order to diagnose your condition.

We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is specific to your needs. Treatment plans may include:

• Medication to reduce pain and control specific symptoms such as skin fibrosis, gastrointestinal problems or hypertension  
• Infusion therapy, where medication is delivered directly into your vein through an IV

As part of your treatment, our health-care team may assess whether you qualify to take part in a clinical trial. We will talk to you about the potential risks and benefits of testing innovative new therapies that are still in the experimental stage.  

Please note we are a teaching hospital, so you may see medical students, residents or other medical trainees as part of your care. Learners are supervised by other members of our dedicated care team who work together to provide you with comprehensive care. 

What to bring

• Health (OHIP) card or valid health care coverage
• A list of current medications  
• Any relevant test results  
• A list of questions you want to ask
• A support person, if desired 

How to access our services

You need a referral from a health-care provider to be seen at our clinic. Visit our referral criteria for more information.