The 20 Best Aphthous Stomatitis Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Aphthous Stomatitis Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 102 doctor with experience in Aphthous Stomatitis near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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102 providers found
    Advanced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Monica Urgent Care Inc

    524 Colorado Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Dunne is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Dunne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Acute Cystitis, Asthma in Children, and Urethritis.

    Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    General Surgery

    Santa Monica Head & Neck Surgery

    1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 302, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Kedeshian is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kedeshian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Parathyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

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

    Santa Monica Urgent Care Inc

    524 Colorado Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nazanin Parsaei is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Parsaei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Thrush, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Pustules.

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    Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Family Medicine
    2701 Ocean Park Boulevard, Suite 118, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nora Vasquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Vasquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Sciatica, and Secondary Peritonitis.

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

    Parkside Family Medicine

    2428 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 200, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajitha Kota is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Obesity, and Sutton Disease 2.

    Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Palliative Medicine

    Uc Regents UCLA Dmpg Santa Monica Hematology/Oncology

    2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 301, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hobart Leung is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

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

    Santa Monica Bay Physicians

    2424 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Nikzad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nikzad has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Sinusitis, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, and Necrosis.

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

    Beach Cities Urgent Care Center

    6020 Seabluff Dr Ste 1, 
    Playa Vista, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Heiderscheidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Playa Vista, California. Dr. Heiderscheidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Hypothermia, Aphthous Stomatitis, and Sutton Disease 2.

    Advanced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleotilde S Jose MD Inc

    9726 Venice Blvd, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Homayoon Khanlou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Culver City, California. Dr. Khanlou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Costochondritis.

    Advanced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Family Medicine

    Total Wellness Clinic Inc

    16661 Ventura Blvd Ste 108, 
    Encino, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Lenaburg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Lenaburg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Acute Cystitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

    Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Martin is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Martin has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Laryngitis, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    General Surgery

    Michel Babajanian MD Facs. Inc.

    2080 Century Park E Ste 1700, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michel Babajanian is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Babajanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, and Low Nasal Bridge.

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

    Century City

    10250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1280, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Meinhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Meinhardt has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Malignant Hypertension, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Insomnia.

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

    Office

    6000 Sepulveda Blvd Ste E10, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rina Suzuki is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Culver City, California. Dr. Suzuki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.

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

    Imanuel Khalili M.D.. Inc.

    9029 W Pico Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Imanuel Khalili is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khalili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Subacute Combined Degeneration, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

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

    West Los Angeles Medical Center

    6041 Cadillac Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Navid Massoudi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Massoudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Costochondritis, Tietz Syndrome, and Bronchitis. Dr. Massoudi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Aphthous Stomatitis
    Otolaryngology

    West Los Angeles Medical Center

    6041 Cadillac Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Schorn is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, and Nasal Polyps.

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

    Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center

    6041 Cadillac Avenue, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Bak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Ethmoiditis, Flu, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Bak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Beverly Hills Robertson Clinic

    1115 S Robertson Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrdad Pakdaman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pakdaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Chemical Pneumonitis, Vertigo, and Neuralgia.

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

    Reliant Medical Management Inc

    9601 S Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Shapiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Peripheral Artery Disease, Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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