The 20 Best Glossodynia Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Glossodynia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 115 doctor with experience in Glossodynia near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 105 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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115 providers found
    Advanced in Glossodynia
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Glossodynia
    Otolaryngology

    L.A. Sinus And Allergy Specialists

    1701 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Ste 560, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Nocon is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nocon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nocon is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Nocon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glossodynia
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Glossodynia
    Otolaryngology

    L.A. Sinus And Allergy Specialists

    1701 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Ste 560, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jahangir Sharifi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sharifi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharifi is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Sharifi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glossodynia
    Advanced in Glossodynia

    Christina M. Mcalpin, MD

    1513 S Grand Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Mcalpin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Mcalpin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Family Medicine

    White Memorial Community Health Center

    1828 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Floutsis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Floutsis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Hepatitis B, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis. Dr. Floutsis is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Glossodynia
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Glossodynia
    Otolaryngology

    Sensa Clinic

    966 S Western Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Choi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Internal Medicine

    Los Angeles Sleep Institute

    303 Loma Dr, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nhan Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Experienced in Glossodynia

    Isaias De Guzman Paja Jr MD Inc

    1800 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaias De Guzman Paja is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. De Guzman Paja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Obesity. Dr. De Guzman Paja is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Otolaryngology

    Keck Medical Center Of USC

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karla O'dell is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. O'dell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    General Surgery

    Keck Medical Center Of USC

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Uttam Sinha is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1500 San Pablo St Ste 5100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Niels Kokot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kokot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    General Surgery

    John F. Vanore MD A Medical Corporation

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 2500, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Soroush Farnoosh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Farnoosh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Camptocormism, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Neurology

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Soma Sahai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sahai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Neuralgia, Cluster Headache, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    General Surgery

    Keck Medical Center Of USC

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Markarian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Markarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Experienced in Glossodynia

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandhya Ravikumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ravikumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Cluster Headache, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles General Medical Center Foundation Inc.

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamara Chambers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Family Medicine

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Trotzky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Trotzky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Internal Medicine

    Los Angeles General Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

    2010 Zonal Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Burning Mouth Syndrome, and Glossodynia.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Otolaryngology

    Raymond W. Kung, MD Private Practice

    1540 Alcazar St, Ste 204M, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Kung is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Familial Deafness, Sialadenitis, Lithotripsy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kung is board certified in Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Downtown La

    1120 W Washington Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pandora Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, Morning Sickness, and Tonsillitis. Dr. Wilson is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Glossodynia
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Universal Community Health Center

    2801 S San Pedro St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Olumoya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Olumoya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. Dr. Olumoya is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Glossodynia?

    Glossodynia, also known as burning mouth syndrome (BMS), is characterized by persistent or recurrent burning in the mouth that can affect the tongue, gums, lips, inside of cheeks, palate or other areas of the mouth.

    When should I see a Glossodynia doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Glossodynia doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Glossodynia doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Glossodynia doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Glossodynia doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Glossodynia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glossodynia 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 Glossodynia doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Glossodynia 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 Glossodynia 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 Glossodynia doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

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

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