The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Lemierre Syndrome near San Diego, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Kingsbury, A. Grant, M.D., Inc.

    4060 4th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Kingsbury is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kingsbury has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Aspergillosis, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Eric Lizerbram is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lizerbram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Herniated Disk, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology

    Southern California Interventional Associates PC

    995 Gateway Center Way Ste 207, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Rattner is an Interventional Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Rattner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

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    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    UC San Diego

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

    Kamil Sardarli is a primary care provider, practicing in Nephrologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Sardarli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lemierre Syndrome and Thrombophlebitis.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    8745 Aero Dr Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Patel is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Cook is a Vascular Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    8010 Frost St, Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Curtis Horton is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    8745 Aero Dr Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Dory is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lemierre Syndrome, Congenital Giant Megaureter, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Butera is an Infectious Disease provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Butera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Strep Throat, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    Shari A Brazinsky MD Inc

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2308, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chitra Safaya is an Infectious Disease provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Safaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Strep Throat, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    Haddad Clinic

    8860 Center Dr Ste 320, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fadi Haddad is an Infectious Disease provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Strep Throat.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Bower is an Interventional Radiologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Bower has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Splenomegaly, Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shanoe Cutts is a Neuroradiologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Cutts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    8860 Center Dr, 450, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Guzzetta is a Vascular Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Guzzetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 412, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herman Miller is an Internal Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Perianal Streptococcal Cellulitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilda Tafreshi is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tafreshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Embolism, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lemierre Syndrome?

    Lemierre syndrome is a rare and potentially severe complication of bacterial infections that usually affects previously-healthy adolescents and young adults. It most commonly develops in association with a bacterial throat infection, but it may develop in association with an infection involving the ears, salivary glands (parotitis), sinuses, or teeth; or in association with an Epstein-Barr infection. The bacteria typically responsible for infection in Lemierre syndrome is Fusobacterium necrophorum, although a variety of bacteria can be responsible. In people with Lemierre syndrome, the initial infection spreads into tissues and deep spaces within the neck, leading to the formation of an infected blot clot (septic thrombophlebitis), sometimes made up of pus, in the internal jugular vein (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the brain, face, and neck). The infected clot then circulates in the blood (septicemia), resulting in the infection also spreading to the lungs (most commonly), skeletal system, and/or other parts of the body such as the spleen, liver, kidney, heart, or brain. This can lead to severe complications such as respiratory distress syndrome due to pulmonary emboli (blood clots in the lung), damage to other affected organs, and/or septic shock (in about 7% of cases). Lemierre syndrome may be diagnosed based on signs and symptoms, various blood tests, and imaging studies.

    When should I see a Lemierre Syndrome doctor near San Diego, 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor near San Diego, 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctors near San Diego, 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctors near San Diego, 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor near San Diego, 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor near San Diego, 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctors near San Diego, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lemierre Syndrome 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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