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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Aphthous Stomatitis near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 5 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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    38 providers found
      Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3020 Children's Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniela Carvalho is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Carvalho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Lymphadenitis, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

      Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Pediatrics | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Pediatrics | Otolaryngology

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3020 Children's Way, Mc 5003, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anthony Magit is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Magit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Lymphadenitis, and Micrognathia.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      3030 Childrens Way, Suite 402, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donald Kearns is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kearns is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Lymphadenitis, and Micrognathia.

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      Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      3030 Childrens Way, Suite 402, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Seth Pransky is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Pransky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

      Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      3030 Childrens Way, Suite 402, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marcella Bothwell is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bothwell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Tonsillitis, and Lymphadenitis.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

      8080 Parkway Drive, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Morvarid Behdin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Behdin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sutton Disease 2, Aphthous Stomatitis, Acne, and Male Genital Sores.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis

      Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

      8080 Parkway Drive, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hooman Tahmooreszadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Tahmooreszadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Bronchitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Asthma. Dr. Tahmooreszadeh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis

      Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

      8080 Parkway Drive, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amudha Panneerselvam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Panneerselvam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Asthma, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Panneerselvam is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Skelton is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Skelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeremiah Moles is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Empyema, and Myringotomy.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Omid Moshtaghi is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moshtaghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Family Medicine

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      5525 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vinh Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Empyema.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Internal Medicine
      5565 Grossmont Center Dr, Suite 1-105, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Foster is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Aphthous Stomatitis, Sutton Disease 2, Canker Sore, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      8788 Jamacha Rd, 
      Spring Valley, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bahghi Keflezighi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spring Valley, California. Dr. Keflezighi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      525 E Main St, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Gordon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Advanced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3020 Children's Way, Mc 5003, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shelby Leuin is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Leuin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Lymphadenitis, Septoplasty, and Myringotomy.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Family Medicine

      Scripps Health

      278 Town Ctr Pkwy, Suite 105, 
      Santee, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alice Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Hemolysis, and Hemolytic Anemia.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Genesee Medical Group Inc

      3880 Murphy Canyon Rd, Suite 120, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Dysart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dysart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Shingles.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Otolaryngology

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3020 Children's Way, Mc 5003, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Brigger is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Brigger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Tongue Tie, Tonsillitis, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      3030 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Morgan Bliss is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bliss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ear Tag, Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, and Lymphadenitis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Aphthous Stomatitis?

      Aphthous stomatitis is a common condition characterized by recurrent round or oval painful ulcers, commonly known as canker sores, that appear in the mucous membranes of the mouth, such as the inside of the lips or cheeks, on the gums, in the soft palate, on the floor of the mouth, or on the tongue. In some individuals, recurrent aphthous ulcers may be associated with other serious health concerns.

      When should I see an Aphthous Stomatitis doctor near La Mesa, CA?

      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 an Aphthous Stomatitis doctor near La Mesa, CA?

      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 Aphthous Stomatitis doctors near La Mesa, CA?

      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 Aphthous Stomatitis doctors near La Mesa, CA?

      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 an Aphthous Stomatitis doctor near La Mesa, CA?

      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 Aphthous Stomatitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aphthous Stomatitis 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 an Aphthous Stomatitis doctor near La Mesa, CA?

      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 Aphthous Stomatitis 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 Aphthous Stomatitis 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 Aphthous Stomatitis doctors near La Mesa, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aphthous Stomatitis 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 an Aphthous Stomatitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aphthous Stomatitis 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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