The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek, CA

Find the Top Lemierre Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Lemierre Syndrome near Walnut Creek, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shilpa Puppala is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Puppala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Breast Lump.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shlomo Leibowich is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Leibowich 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 Jaundice, Lump in the Abdomen, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keyvan Nouri is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Nouri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Jaundice, and Pleurisy.

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    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Goldsmith is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Goldsmith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

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

    Kidney Transplant At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Shic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Shic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, Cellulitis, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

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

    Kidney Transplant At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sergei Schegolev is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Schegolev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Pustules, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Walnut Creek Medical Group

    2621 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepal Chhaganlal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chhaganlal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jiwon Youm is an Interventional Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Youm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Gonzales is an Interventional Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    VEP Healthcare, Inc

    1001 Galaxy Way, Ste 400, 
    Concord, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Chatten is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Chatten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Vertigo, Sepsis, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

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

    John Muir Physician Network

    2700 Grant St Ste 200, 
    Concord, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johnson Adeyanju is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Adeyanju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - Radiology/Imaging

    3600 Broadway, Lower Level, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bonny Lee is a Radiologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Oakland Medical Center

    3801 Howe Street, 3rd Floor Station B #322, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Li Xiao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Xiao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Mycoplasma Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Lemierre Syndrome, and Urethritis.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Valley Medical Oncology Consultants

    5725 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 100, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kavitha Raj is an Oncologist in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Raj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, and Angiosarcoma.

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

    Stanford Medicine Partners Pleasanton

    5568 Gibraltar Dr, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Alper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Alper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Low Sodium Level.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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