The 20 Best Canker Sore Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best Canker Sore Doctors near San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Canker Sore near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 56 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Clifford F. Chew
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology

    Pacific ENT Associates, Inc.

    929 Clay St, Ste 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pacific ENT is an Otolaryngology practice serving patients throughout Chinatown, San Francisco, California. This facility is home to two experienced physicians: Clifford Chew, MD, and Dexter Louie, MD. They offer a variety of services to their patients, including sinus surgery, allergy testing, sleep apnea treatment, audiology services, and more. The practice began in 1980 as Dexter Louie, MD. In 2009, the practice became known as Pacific ENT Associates, Inc. Throughout its history, Pacific ENT has always been a community-based practice. Because the practice is located in Chinatown, it serves primarily Asian populations. However, all patients are welcome, including uninsured patients, MediCal patients, and referrals from the San Francisco Free Clinic. Pacific ENT focuses on providing quality care to every patient. Our doctors treat patients and referring physicians respectfully, fairly, and honestly. We value and expect competence, character, and compassion from our staff and our physicians. We also value our patients' time, as well as the trust of referring physicians. Call or schedule your appointment online at Pacific ENT.caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Chew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Otitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Ki H. Ho
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology

    Ki Hong (Kevin) K. Ho, MD Private Practice

    Sunset Travel Clinic, 1711 Taraval St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Born and raised in Hong Kong, Dr. Kevin K. Ho moved to the United States and pursued his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins. He then attended medical school at the University of California., Irvine and graduated with Distinctions in research. His work on electromechanical cartilage reshaping has been published in international journals and granted a US patent (7, 416, 550). Dr. Ho subsequently completed his residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch.During his five-year residency training, he worked with numerous accomplished surgeons and clinicians, including sub-specialty rotations in the Alaska Native Medical Center and the Houston Texas Center. Dr. Ho is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, and Laryngitis.

    Simon K. Lee
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Internal Medicine
    950 Stockton St., Suite 205, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ilya Likhterov
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program

    1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. llya Likhterov is a surgeon who cares for patients with cancerous and noncancerous tumors of the head and neck, including those of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, salivary glands and other parts of the oral cavity, oropharynx (middle part of the throat), larynx (also known as the voice box) and skin. He has expertise in head and neck reconstructive surgery using microvascular free flap techniques, which restore function by transferring tissue and blood vessels from a healthy body area to the area needing repair. Likhterov earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in head and neck and microvascular surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Likhterov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Male Pattern Baldness, Tongue Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology

    Oscar Allado Saddul M.D. Inc

    2460 Mission St Ste 217, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oscar Saddul is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Saddul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Sutton Disease 2, Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, and Mouth Sores.

    Lawrence Chao
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Internal Medicine

    Lawrence Chao, MD Private Practice

    2645 Ocean Ave, Ste 207, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Bronchitis, High Cholesterol, and Jaundice.

    James C. Wu
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology

    James Wu, MD

    1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 411, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Wu is an Otolaryngologist in Daly City, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Tinnitus. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine

    Hayes Valley

    98 Gough St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Laluz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Laluz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Malignant Hypertension.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine

    Office

    98 Gough St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bliss Temple is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Temple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. Her top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Syphilis, and Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Experienced in Canker Sore

    Office

    2175 Market St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jirayut New Latthivongskorn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. New Latthivongskorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Syphilis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine

    Remo Medical Group Of California PC

    2261 Market St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Acute Cystitis.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2410 California St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olayinka Olowoyeye is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Olowoyeye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), High Cholesterol, Insomnia, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology

    SH. Medical Group

    450 Sutter St Rm 933, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Lee is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, TMJ Disorders, Otitis, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine

    Castro

    2355 Market St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jimmy Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Hypertension, Male Genital Sores, Syphilis, and Gonorrhea.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine

    Financial District - Sutter

    110 Sutter St Ste 600 Fl 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Burns is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Pubic Lice, Jock Itch, and Malignant Hypertension.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Internal Medicine

    Ho T. Tan, MD Private Practice

    890 Jackson St, Ste 202, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ho Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Internal Medicine

    Plushcare Of California Inc. A Professional Corp.

    101 Mission St Ste 800, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Huggins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Huggins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Dementia, Enlarged Liver, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Family Medicine

    Clinical Patient Services PC

    333 1st St Ste A, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Tsang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tsang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Emergency Medicine

    Resilient Physical Therapy & Wellness Professional Corporation

    930 Cole St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Pustules.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Internal Medicine

    North East Med Services Stockton Clinic Lab

    1520 Stockton St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Huynh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hepatitis B.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Canker Sore?

    A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth. Canker sores are white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red area. They are not cancerous.

    A canker sore is not the same as a fever blister (cold sore).

    When should I see a Canker Sore doctor near San Francisco, 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 Canker Sore doctor near San Francisco, 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 Canker Sore doctors near San Francisco, 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 Canker Sore doctors near San Francisco, 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 Canker Sore doctor near San Francisco, 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 Canker Sore doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Canker Sore 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 Canker Sore doctor near San Francisco, 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 Canker Sore 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 Canker Sore 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 Canker Sore doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Canker Sore 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 Canker Sore doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Canker Sore 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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