The 20 Best Otitis Media with Effusion Doctors Near Me in santa monica, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Otitis Media with Effusion near santa monica, CA. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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28 providers found
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Santa Monica Head & Neck Surgery

    1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 302, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Mccall is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mccall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Otitis Externa, Swimmer's Ear, Infant Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    11645 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abbas Anwar is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Mal De Debarquement Syndrome. Dr. Anwar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    Valentin Hernandez, MD

    13440 Hawthorne Blvd, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valentin Hernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Hernandez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis Media with Effusion, Tracheitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Asthma in Children.

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    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    9401 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Leu is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Leu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    KFH West Los Angeles Blood Gas Laboratory

    6041 Cadillac Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reshma Shah is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy

    5971 Venice Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirk Luetkehans is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Luetkehans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis Media with Effusion, Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Christina M. Mcalpin, MD

    1513 S Grand Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Mcalpin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mcalpin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Mcalpin is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Mcalpin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Florence Medical Center

    1557 E Florence Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ragaie Hakim is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hakim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Asthma in Children, Anemia, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Hakim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    West Century Medical Center

    3451 W Century Blvd, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Razi is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Inglewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Razi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shapiro Syndrome, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Razi is board certified in American Board Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    5400 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 210, 
    Encino, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahul Grover is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Grover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Roseola, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Grover is board certified in American Board Pediatrics. Dr. Grover is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Ave, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Weiler is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Weiler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Ave, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebeca Arias is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Arias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Roseola, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Family Medicine

    Pico Clinica Medica Latina A Medical Group Inc

    1600 W Pico Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teresita Zareno is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zareno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis Media with Effusion and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Urgent Care At Los Angeles Medical Center

    4700 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Myra Bastidas is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bastidas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriel Gomez is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microtia, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Lee is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Xu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Otitis Media with Effusion.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric & Family Medical Center

    1530 S Olive St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Lopez is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Asthma in Children, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric & Family Medical Center

    1530 S Olive St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Chua-Ii is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chua-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, Anemia, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric & Family Medical Center

    1530 S Olive St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaitlin Arena is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Undescended Testicle.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Otitis Media with Effusion?

    Otitis media with effusion (OME) is thick or sticky fluid behind the eardrum in the middle ear. It occurs without an ear infection.

    Note: This article is intended to be applicable to children only. There are additional considerations for teens and adults.

    When should I see an Otitis Media with Effusion doctor near santa monica, 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctor near santa monica, 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctors near santa monica, 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctors near santa monica, 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctor near santa monica, 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctor near santa monica, 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 Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctors near santa monica, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Otitis Media with Effusion 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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