The 20 Best Canker Sore Doctors Near Me in independence, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Canker Sore near independence, OH. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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

    Southside Medical Building

    5595 Transportation Boulevard, 
    Garfield Hts, OH 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dale Balkovec is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Garfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Balkovec is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Balkovec is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians, 1986. Dr. Balkovec is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniela Prada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Prada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Cellulitis. Dr. Prada is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2002. Dr. Prada is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Strongsville Family Health And Surgery Center

    16761 Southpark Center, 
    Strongsville, OH 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Owen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Strongsville, Ohio. Dr. Owen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Owen is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, 2016. Dr. Owen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Devans is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Devans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Devans is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Lamarre is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lamarre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Lamarre is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2012. Dr. Lamarre is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Mingsi Li is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Male Pattern Baldness, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Glossodynia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Li is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2018. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyra Osborne is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Osborne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Sialadenitis, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Cordotomy. Dr. Osborne is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2015. Dr. Osborne is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Brook Park Medical Family

    14401 Snow Rd, 
    Brook Park, OH 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Youseff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brook Park, Ohio. Dr. Youseff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Necrosis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Youseff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sanford Timen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Timen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossodynia, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Autonomic Neuropathy. Dr. Timen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Primary Care Practices Inc

    3909 Orange Pl Ste 2400, 
    Beachwood, OH 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Yasinow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Yasinow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Yasinow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

    26900 Cedar Road, 
    Beachwood, OH 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bert Brown is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swimmer's Ear, Otitis, Labyrinthitis, Ozena, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 1988. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Experienced in Canker Sore

    Brunswick Family Health Center

    3574 Center Road, 
    Brunswick, OH 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Pottschmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brunswick, Ohio. Dr. Pottschmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Empyema, Tracheitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Pottschmidt is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, 1993. Dr. Pottschmidt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rocky River Urgent Care

    19895 Detroit Road, 
    Rocky River, OH 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Chavez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rocky River, Ohio. Dr. Chavez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Necrosis. Dr. Chavez is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, 2010. Dr. Chavez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Canker Sore
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UH Landerbrook Ent.

    5850 Landerbrook Dr Ste 100, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Hassan Abbass is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abbass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canker Sore. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Abbass is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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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