The 20 Best Cat Scratch Disease Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Cat Scratch Disease Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Cat Scratch Disease near California, US. Of these, 51 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Youngmin Chu is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chu has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cat Scratch Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Negar Ashouri is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider in Orange, California. Dr. Ashouri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Kawasaki Disease, Congenital Syphilis, Pneumococcal Meningitis, and Infant Botulism. Dr. Ashouri is currently accepting new patients.

    H R. Mcdonald
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

    1445 Bush St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

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    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Mark Twain Medical Center

    768 Mountain Ranch Rd, 
    San Andreas, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pardeep Athwal is a Radiologist in San Andreas, California. Dr. Athwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Sunder Medical Clinic Inc.

    1535 N China Lake Blvd Ste A, 
    Ridgecrest, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thankarajam Jothikumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ridgecrest, California. Dr. Jothikumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Labyrinthitis, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Family Medicine

    California Urgent Care Center Professional Corporation

    8001 Lorraine Ave, 
    Stockton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rami Georgies is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Georgies is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Uvulitis, and Ludwig Angina.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Zangwill is an Infectious Disease provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Zangwill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cat Scratch Disease, Neonatal Sepsis, Congenital Toxoplasmosis, and Rubella.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Family Medicine

    Altura Centers For Health

    1101 N Cherry St, 
    Tulare, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Cruz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tulare, California. Dr. Cruz has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Macroamylasemia.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Talal Seddik is an Infectious Disease provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Seddik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cat Scratch Disease, Congenital Syphilis, Bacterial Meningitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Family Medicine

    Partners Urgent Care-Eastlake

    2315 Otay Lakes Rd Ste 306, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Brentview Medical Inc.

    8264 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maurice Darvish is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Darvish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Family Medicine

    Haven Elite Urgent Care

    6417 Haven Ave Ste 110, 
    Rancho Cucamonga, CA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Cho is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Dr. Cho has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Tracheitis, and Otitis.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    3390 University Ave Ste 100, 
    Riverside, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roopa Viraraghavan is an Infectious Disease provider in Riverside, California. Dr. Viraraghavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cat Scratch Disease, Congenital Syphilis, Obesity in Children, and Herpangina.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants Of Orange

    301 W Bastanchury Rd, 
    Fullerton, CA 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caleb Ng is an Ophthalmologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Ng has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Uveitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente PHMCY #554

    1336 Bridgegate Dr, 
    Diamond Bar, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Diamond Bar, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma of the Liver, Meckel's Diverticulum, Cat Scratch Disease, and Erythema Nodosum.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Office

    1298 W 7th St, 
    Upland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Gunzenhauser is an Ophthalmologist in Upland, California. Dr. Gunzenhauser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cat Scratch Disease, Neuroretinitis, Glaucoma, and Retinopathy of Prematurity.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Internal Medicine

    St. John's Regional Medical Center

    1600 N Rose Ave, 
    Oxnard, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ankit Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oxnard, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cat Scratch Disease, Lymphadenitis, Sepsis, and Acute Pancreatitis.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Ophthalmology

    Visalia Eye Center Inc.

    112 N Akers St Ste A, 
    Visalia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Lakusta is an Ophthalmologist in Visalia, California. Dr. Lakusta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Cat Scratch Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Clarus Health Inc.

    450 Sutter St Rm 1504, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raphael Stricker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Stricker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Relapsing Fever, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Internal Medicine

    General Internal Medicine At Sutter Street

    1701 Divisadero St Ste 500, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karly Murphy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cat Scratch Disease, Hypertension, and Lymphadenitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cat Scratch Disease?

    Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lymph nodes. It is typically caused by the bacteria bartonella (Bartonella henselae). It is usually transmitted by being scratched or bitten by a cat, but rarely, no scratch or bite is involved. Symptoms frequently include the formation of a small bump at the site of the scratch or bite, followed by fever and swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) within 1-3 weeks. People with weakened immune systems (and less commonly, people with healthy immune systems) may develop more widespread disease and additional symptoms or neurological complications, which can be severe. In most cases, particularly in children and adolescents, having CSD once means that it cannot occur again.

    When should I see a Cat Scratch Disease doctor in California, US?

    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 Cat Scratch Disease doctor in California, US?

    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 Cat Scratch Disease doctors in California, US?

    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 Cat Scratch Disease doctors in California, US?

    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 Cat Scratch Disease doctor in California, US?

    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 Cat Scratch Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cat Scratch Disease 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 Cat Scratch Disease doctor in California, US?

    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 Cat Scratch Disease 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 Cat Scratch Disease 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 Cat Scratch Disease doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cat Scratch Disease 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 Cat Scratch Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cat Scratch Disease 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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