The 20 Best Oral Herpes Doctors Near Me in lake forest, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 133 doctor with experience in Oral Herpes near lake forest, CA. Of these, 125 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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133 providers found
    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Referral may be required

    Office

    24953 Paseo De Valencia Ste 21B, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Carlin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Carlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Melanoma, and Spirurida Infections. Dr. Carlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Referral may be required
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shireen Guide is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Guide is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, Erythroderma, Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, and Dominant Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa. Dr. Guide is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Health And Wellness Center Inc

    23672 Birtcher Dr, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Down Syndrome, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Children's Medical Group Inc

    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 571, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Kim is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Internal Medicine

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Waldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Waldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura. Dr. Waldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Laguna Moulton

    23595 Moulton Pkwy, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Bland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bland is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Referral required

    Jennifer Channual MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Channual is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Channual is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Channual is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Nili N. Alai MD Inc.

    26081 Merit Cir Ste 109, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ally Alain is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Alain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Oral Herpes. Dr. Alain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Referral may be required
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Lee is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, and Hypomelanotic Disorder. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Channual MD Inc.

    23521 Paseo De Valencia Ste 102, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cameron Trodello is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Trodello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita, Ambras Syndrome, Melanoma, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Trodello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaparak Kamarei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kamarei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kamarei is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kamarei is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Bryant Health P.C.

    23653 El Toro Rd Ste B, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetanus, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Cellulitis.

    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon O'connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Dermatology Center

    850 Health Sciences Road, Floor 2, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergei Grando is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Grando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pemphigus Vulgaris, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Foliaceus, and Bullous Pemphigoid. Dr. Grando is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology. Dr. Grando is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Kolvita Family Medical Group Inc.

    25982 Pala Ste 180, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Zeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Zeller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Neuralgia, and Papular Urticaria.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Internal Medicine

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo-Internal Medicine Suite 315

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 315, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Nieto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nieto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oral Herpes, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Internal Medicine

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 614, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barton Billeci is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Billeci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Referral may be required

    Office

    22 Odyssey Ste 130, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Steinberg is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trichoepithelioma, Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum. Dr. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Artisan Foot And Ankle Specialist

    22 Odyssey Ste 115, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Napoli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Napoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Herpes
    Family Medicine

    Hoag Family Medicine Irvine-Los Olivos

    8607 Irvine Center Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bena Teo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Teo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Herpes. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Oral Herpes, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Oral Herpes?

    Oral herpes is an infection of the lips, mouth, or gums due to the herpes simplex virus. It causes small, painful blisters commonly called cold sores or fever blisters. Oral herpes is also called herpes labialis.

    When should I see an Oral Herpes doctor near lake forest, 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 Oral Herpes doctor near lake forest, 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 Oral Herpes doctors near lake forest, 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 Oral Herpes doctors near lake forest, 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 Oral Herpes doctor near lake forest, 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 Oral Herpes doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes doctor near lake forest, 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 Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes 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 Oral Herpes doctors near lake forest, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Oral Herpes 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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