The 20 Best Dry Mouth Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Dry Mouth near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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29 providers found
    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Coffey is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Coffey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Sialadenitis, Salivary Gland Tumors, Dry Mouth, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    Edward Kocharian MD APC

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 740, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dee Silver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Silver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, and Essential Tremor.

    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Lessig is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lessig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Oppenheim Dystonia.

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    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Houser is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Houser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Myoclonus-Dystonia, and X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7334 Girard Ave Ste 203, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eva Abbo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Abbo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Dry Mouth.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    California Center For Neurointerventional Surgery

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick De La Vega is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. De La Vega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Cerebellar Degeneration, Stroke, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Ravits is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ravits is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Ravits is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caitlin Mulligan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Neurology AMC

    3737 Moraga Ave Ste A5, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Lasker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lasker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Parag Sanghvi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sanghvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Coughlin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    10010 Campus Point Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Enma Alvarado is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Alvarado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Dry Mouth, Stroke, and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachery Rosensweet is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rosensweet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Athetosis, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Rosensweet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    California Head And Neck Specialists

    5405 Oberlin Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Audrey Calzada is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Calzada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Calzada is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fatta Nahab is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nahab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Mair is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sialadenitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Myringotomy. Dr. Mair is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Jackson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    Stein David MD Office

    3131 Berger Ave Ste 250, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Stein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Mouth, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Longardner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Longardner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Orthostatic Hypotension, Parkinson's Disease, Low Blood Pressure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dominic Ferrey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ferrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Dry Mouth?

    Dry mouth occurs when you don't make enough saliva. This causes your mouth to feel dry and uncomfortable. Dry mouth that is ongoing may be a sign of illness, and can lead to problems with your mouth and teeth.

    When should I see a Dry Mouth doctor near La Jolla, 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 Dry Mouth doctor near La Jolla, 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 Dry Mouth doctors near La Jolla, 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 Dry Mouth doctors near La Jolla, 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 Dry Mouth doctor near La Jolla, 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 Dry Mouth doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dry Mouth 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 Dry Mouth doctor near La Jolla, 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 Dry Mouth 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 Dry Mouth 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 Dry Mouth doctors near La Jolla, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dry Mouth 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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