The 20 Best Burning Mouth Syndrome Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Burning Mouth Syndrome near la jolla, CA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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27 providers found
    Advanced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Papatheofanis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Papatheofanis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Burning Mouth Syndrome, Glossodynia, Premature Ovarian Failure, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Michelle Liske MD Inc.

    4340 Genesee Ave Ste 207, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Liske is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Liske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Center For Neurological Study

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhodaline Tootell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tootell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

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    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
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    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Alexander is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Migraine, Shapiro Syndrome, and Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Sapthavee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sapthavee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, Adenoidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Center For Integrative Medicine

    10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Triffon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Triffon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Triffon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center - Maxillofacial Surgery Department

    5893 Copley Drive, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Cummins is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cummins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Male Pattern Baldness, Cheilitis Glandularis, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, and Glossodynia. Dr. Cummins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Garfield Specialty Center

    5893 Copley Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kaveh Ahani is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ahani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Male Pattern Baldness, Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, and Cheilitis Glandularis. Dr. Ahani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    California Head And Neck Specialists

    5405 Oberlin Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vishal Banthia is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Banthia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondroma, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Banthia is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Weeks is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Weeks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Beros is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Beros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Familial Deafness.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perminder Parmar is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Parmar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michele Jiu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Asthma in Children, Cellulitis, and Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Dr. Jiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 W Arbor Dr # 8895, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cyrus Torchinsky is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Torchinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mena Said is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Said is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anosmia, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, and Osteochondroma.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Husseman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Husseman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Tonsil Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Diaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3590 Camino Del Rio N Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Mansfield is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mansfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Metro Family Physicians Medical Group Inc.

    5030 Camino De La Siesta Ste 204, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Eros is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Eros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Acne, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Centers Of San Diego

    823 Gateway Center Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jatinder Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Lipoid Proteinosis, and Lipogranulomatosis. Dr. Kaur is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Burning Mouth Syndrome?

    Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by long-lasting burning sensations of the mouth. The pain may affect the tongue, gums, lips, palate, throat, or the entire mouth. Burning mouth syndrome may be primary or secondary. Experts believe that the primary form may be caused by damage to the nerves that control pain and taste. The secondary form is caused by an underlying medical condition. In many cases, the underlying cause in unknown.

    When should I see a Burning Mouth Syndrome doctor near la jolla, 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 a Burning Mouth Syndrome doctor near la jolla, 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome doctors near la jolla, 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome doctors near la jolla, 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 a Burning Mouth Syndrome doctor near la jolla, 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Burning Mouth Syndrome 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 a Burning Mouth Syndrome doctor near la jolla, 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome doctors near la jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Burning Mouth Syndrome 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 a Burning Mouth Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Burning Mouth Syndrome 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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