The 20 Best Mouth Sores Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Mouth Sores near la jolla, CA. Of these, 53 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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55 providers found
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. 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.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Ryan Dominguez, MD, A Signaturemd Physician

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 810, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    G Dominguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dominguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Avian Influenza, Shingles, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony Lopez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine

    Ritchken & First Md's

    4282 Genesee Ave Ste 103, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian First is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. First is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Anemia.

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

    San Diego Women's Medical Clinic Inc.

    4282 Genesee Ave Ste 201, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samantha Hauff is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hauff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Center For Neurological Study

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Switzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Switzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Oral Herpes, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Acute Cystitis.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Center For Neurological Study

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Puneet Bhalrhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bhalrhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypopituitarism, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Oral Herpes, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhalrhu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    California Hearing And Balance Center

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 111, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Leach is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Leach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Kakehashi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kakehashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Kakehashi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Sapthavee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sapthavee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, Adenoidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Genesee Medical Group Inc.

    7830 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Dysart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dysart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Shingles. Dr. Dysart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine

    Paul D Wagner M D Inc.

    4060 4th Ave Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Wagner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wagner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Medical Group

    7565 Mission Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prolymphocytic Leukemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Garfield Specialty Center

    5893 Copley Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kaveh Ahani is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ahani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Male Pattern Baldness, Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, and Cheilitis Glandularis. Dr. Ahani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Beros is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Beros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Familial Deafness.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center - Maxillofacial Surgery Department

    5893 Copley Drive, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Cummins is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cummins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Male Pattern Baldness, Cheilitis Glandularis, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, and Glossodynia. Dr. Cummins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Referral may be required

    California Head And Neck Specialists

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

    Cornelius Jansen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Tinnitus. Dr. Jansen is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    California Head And Neck Specialists

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

    Ritvik Mehta is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Tinnitus, and Myringotomy. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Office

    7808 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 101, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Luan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Luan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

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

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brianna Harris is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Mikulicz Disease.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Mouth Sores?

    There are different types of mouth sores. They can occur anywhere in the mouth including bottom of the mouth, inner cheeks, gums, lips, and tongue.

    When should I see an Mouth Sores 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 an Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores 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 an Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Mouth Sores 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 an Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores doctors near la jolla, CA?

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

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