The 20 Best Cryptococcosis Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Cryptococcosis Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Cryptococcosis near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 83 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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96 providers found
    Distinguished in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Allyn is an Infectious Disease provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Allyn has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Nocardiosis, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryant Yang is an Infectious Disease provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Yang has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Pyomyositis, Sepsis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Pneumonia. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Nephrology And Infectious Diseases

    1245 16th St Ste 307, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Yanagimoto is an Infectious Disease provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Yanagimoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Strongyloidiasis, Cryptococcosis, Chagas Disease, and Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.

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    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Nephrology And Infectious Diseases

    1245 16th St Ste 307, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claire Brown is an Infectious Disease provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cryptococcosis, Osteomyelitis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Nephrology And Infectious Diseases

    1245 16th St Ste 307, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pryce Gaynor is an Infectious Disease provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Gaynor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Chagas Disease, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Nocardiosis.

    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    200 Med Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanna Schaenman is an Infectious Disease provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schaenman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, COVID-19, and Cryptococcosis.

    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omer Beaird is an Infectious Disease provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Beaird is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Chagas Disease, Nocardiosis, Cryptococcosis, and Cytomegalovirus Infection.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    UCLA Health

    1250 16th St, Hospitalist Dept Ste C2304, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yao Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Family Medicine

    Venice Family Clinic

    604 Rose Ave, 
    Venice, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Stroik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Venice, California. Dr. Stroik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Nephrology And Infectious Diseases

    1245 16th St Ste 307, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kavitha Prabaker is an Infectious Disease provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Prabaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cryptococcosis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Nephrology And Infectious Diseases

    1245 16th St Ste 307, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Brewer is an Infectious Disease provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Brewer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Infective Endocarditis, and Malaria.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Kiddox Medical Group Inc.

    1245 16th St Ste 305, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jiyeon Jeong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Jeong has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Cor Pulmonale, Cryptococcosis, and Cystic Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Beenhouwer is an Infectious Disease provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Beenhouwer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Coccidioidomycosis, and Cryptococcosis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noah Kojima is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kojima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Syphilis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), HIV/AIDS, and Flu.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Pregler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pregler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Jaundice, Hypervitaminosis D, and Keratoconus.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis

    Office

    300 UCLA Medical Plz # B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elyse Singer is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are AIDS Dementia Complex, HIV/AIDS, Chagas Disease, and Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    10573 W Pico Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ritu Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cryptococcal Meningitis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Tymchuk is an Infectious Disease provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tymchuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Meningitis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aleksandra Kozlova is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kozlova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Brain Abscess, Cryptococcosis, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Playa Vista Medical Offices

    5300 Mcconnell Avenue, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erica Miranda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Miranda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cryptococcal Meningitis, Erythromelalgia, and Cryptococcosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cryptococcosis?

    Cryptococcosis is infection with the fungi Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii.

    When should I see a Cryptococcosis doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Cryptococcosis doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Cryptococcosis doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Cryptococcosis doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Cryptococcosis doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Cryptococcosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cryptococcosis 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 Cryptococcosis doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Cryptococcosis 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 Cryptococcosis 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 Cryptococcosis doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

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

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