The 20 Best Croup Doctors Near Me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Croup near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Of these, 62 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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64 providers found
    Advanced in Croup

    Dr. Kenson Lo
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Croup

    Dr. Kenson Lo
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    949-858-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenson Lo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Herpangina, and Croup. Dr. Lo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    949-858-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rosette Yson-Zaragoza is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Yson-Zaragoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Croup. Dr. Yson-Zaragoza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    949-858-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Cynthia Dimalanta is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Dimalanta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Delayed Growth, and Croup. Dr. Dimalanta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Stephen Tang
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Stephen Tang
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates-Rsm

    30212 Tomas Ste 220, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    714-871-6879
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Tang is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Rancho Santa Margarita

    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    714-415-4149
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bonnie Pittaluga is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Pittaluga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Pittaluga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Office

    23120 Alicia Pkwy Ste 230, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    949-391-9424
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlene Naves-Jardin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Naves-Jardin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Croup.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm

    27871 Medical Center Rd Ste 140, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    949-218-5437
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Courtney Jones is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Van Der Woude Syndrome, Herpangina, Roseola, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm

    27871 Medical Center Rd Ste 140, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    949-682-4750
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Akey is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Akey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. His clinical expertise encompasses Intestinal Parasitosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Croup, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Akey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Matthew A. Zeller
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Matthew A. Zeller
    Family Medicine

    Kolvita Family Medical Group Inc.

    25982 Pala Ste 180, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    949-600-8990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Zeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Zeller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Neuralgia, and Papular Urticaria.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Marque Medical Clinic Inc.

    25482 Marguerite Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    877-693-6266
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christina Vierling is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Vierling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Croup, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Marque Medical Clinic Inc.

    25482 Marguerite Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    877-693-6266
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Farhat Syed is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup.

    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Regina Brown
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Regina Brown
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    South Orange County Pediatric Associates-Lake Forest

    23321 El Toro Rd Ste F, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    949-770-4242
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Regina Brown is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    949-388-1798
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Williamson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Delayed Growth, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Williamson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup
    Referral may be required
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    949-951-5437
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Wilkinson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wilkinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Croup, Asthma in Children, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Wilkinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Amy C. Cox
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Amy C. Cox
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Kids A Professional Medical Corp

    333 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    949-347-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amy Cox is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Herpangina, and Stork Bite. Dr. Cox is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Kids A Professional Medical Corp

    333 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    949-347-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Teschke-Nguyen is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Teschke-Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Croup. Dr. Teschke-Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Teschke-Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Kids-Ladera Ranch

    333 Corporate Dr Ste 200, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    949-347-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mussarat Abidi is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Abidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Croup.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    949-388-1798
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jenna Timboe is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Timboe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Timboe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    949-388-1798
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Herrera is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Herrera is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    949-388-1798
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Margaret Blerk is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Blerk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Blerk is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Croup?

    Croup is due to an infection of the upper airways that causes breathing difficulty and a barking cough. The cough of croup results from swelling around the vocal cords. It is common in infants and children.

    When should I see a Croup doctor near Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Croup doctor near Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 do I find the best Croup doctor near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

    You can find a Croup doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Croup doctors near Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Croup doctors near Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Croup doctor near Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Croup doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Croup 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 Croup doctor near Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Croup 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 Croup 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 Croup doctors near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Croup 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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