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    MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Glossitis near Independence, OH. Of these, 79 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    80 providers found
      Sandra Dellaportas
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Independence Family Health Center

      5001 Rockside Road, 
      Independence, OH 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      39+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sandra Dellaportas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Dellaportas has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

      Safaa Al
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Independence Family Health Center

      5001 Rockside Road, 
      Independence, OH 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      38+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Safaa Al is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Al has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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      Mark Kyei
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Hematology Oncology

      Independence Family Health Center

      5001 Rockside Road, 
      Independence, OH 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Kyei is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Kyei has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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      Ann Awadalla
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Independence Family Health Center

      5001 Rockside Road, 
      Independence, OH 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ann Awadalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Awadalla has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Robert Jones
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Independence Family Health Center

      5001 Rockside Road, 
      Independence, OH 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      38+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Bachar Dergham
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Hematology Oncology

      Independence Family Health Center

      5001 Rockside Road, 
      Independence, OH 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bachar Dergham is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Dergham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

      Dale Balkovec
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Family Medicine

      Southside Medical Building

      5595 Transportation Boulevard, 
      Garfield Hts, OH 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      46+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dale Balkovec is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Garfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Balkovec has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Allen Kline
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Southside Medical Building

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

      Allen Kline is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Kline is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      1440 Rockside Rd, 
      Parma, OH 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Russian
      Accepting New Patients

      Boris Gliner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Parma, Ohio. Dr. Gliner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Gliner is currently accepting new patients.

      Edward Rosenthal
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Marymount Medical Building

      12000 McCracken Road, 
      Garfield Hts, OH 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Rosenthal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Rosenthal has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      University Primary Care Practices Inc

      1611 S Green Rd, Suite 160, 
      South Euclid, OH 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Serbo Croatian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Suzana Sarac-Leonard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Euclid, Ohio. Dr. Sarac-Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sarac-Leonard is currently accepting new patients.

      John Jewell
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Middleburg Heights Family Health Center

      17840 Bagley Road, 
      Middlebrg Hts, OH 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Jewell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Middlebrg Hts, Ohio. Dr. Jewell has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Renovascular Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Keith Fuller
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Solon Family Health Center

      29800 Bainbridge Road, 
      Solon, OH 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Keith Fuller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Solon, Ohio. Dr. Fuller has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Aparna C. Prakash
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Solon Family Health Center

      29800 Bainbridge Road, 
      Solon, OH 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aparna Prakash is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Solon, Ohio. Dr. Prakash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Christopher Cartellone
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Solon Family Health Center

      29800 Bainbridge Road, 
      Solon, OH 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Cartellone is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Solon, Ohio. Dr. Cartellone has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Mark Mekhail
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Family Medicine

      Solon Family Health Center

      29800 Bainbridge Road, 
      Solon, OH 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      15+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Mekhail is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Solon, Ohio. Dr. Mekhail has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Cathy Cooper
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Solon Family Health Center

      29800 Bainbridge Road, 
      Solon, OH 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      40+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cathy Cooper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Solon, Ohio. Dr. Cooper has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Sukhmandeep Dhillon
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Internal Medicine

      Solon Family Health Center

      29800 Bainbridge Road, 
      Solon, OH 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sukhmandeep Dhillon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Solon, Ohio. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Lisa Desantis
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Family Medicine

      Solon Family Health Center

      29800 Bainbridge Road, 
      Solon, OH 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Desantis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Solon, Ohio. Dr. Desantis has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Melorheostosis.

      Sandra Mazzoni
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Glossitis
      Hematology Oncology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sandra Mazzoni is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mazzoni has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Thrombocytopenia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Schnitzler Syndrome.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Glossitis?

      Glossitis is a problem in which the tongue is swollen and inflamed. This often makes the surface of the tongue appear smooth. Geographic tongue is a type of glossitis.

      When should I see a Glossitis 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 Glossitis 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 Glossitis 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 Glossitis 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 Glossitis 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 Glossitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glossitis 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 Glossitis 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 Glossitis 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 Glossitis 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 Glossitis doctors near Independence, OH?

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

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