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    MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in PFAPA near California, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Imelda M. Balboni
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Imelda M. Balboni
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      650-497-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Imelda Balboni is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Balboni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), PFAPA, and Localized Scleroderma.

      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Minakshi V. Chaudhari
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Minakshi V. Chaudhari
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      9985 Sierra Ave, Pediatrics Mob-2, 
      Fontana, CA 
      909-427-5000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Minakshi Chaudhari is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Fontana, California. Dr. Chaudhari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), PFAPA, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Amy C. Gaultney
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Amy C. Gaultney
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
      888-770-2462
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Gaultney is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Gaultney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, PFAPA, and Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Dr. Gaultney is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Elizabeth A. Shaw
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Elizabeth A. Shaw
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      275 W Macarthur Blvd, 
      Oakland, CA 
      510-752-1000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Elizabeth Shaw is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), PFAPA, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Tzielan C. Lee
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Public Health and Preventive Medicine
      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Tzielan C. Lee
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Public Health and Preventive Medicine
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      650-497-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
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      Tzielan Lee is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Judith G. Figueroa
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Rheumatology
      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Judith G. Figueroa
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Rheumatology

      Southern California Permanente Medical Group

      4725 -4733 Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      323-783-4011
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Judith Figueroa is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Figueroa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, PFAPA, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Rajdeep K. Pooni
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Rheumatology
      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Rajdeep K. Pooni
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Rheumatology
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      650-497-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Rajdeep Pooni is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Pooni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Lupus Nephritis, Perniosis, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections.

      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Andrew I. Shulman
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Advanced in PFAPA

      Dr. Andrew I. Shulman
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
      888-770-2462
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Shulman is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Shulman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Localized Scleroderma, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Shulman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Dana M. Gerstbacher
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Dana M. Gerstbacher
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      751 S Bascom Ave, Pediatrics Dept, 
      San Jose, CA 
      408-885-5000
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Dana Gerstbacher is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in San Jose, California. Dr. Gerstbacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and PFAPA.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Cathy Tsin
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Cathy Tsin
      Hospital Medicine

      Office

      700 Welch Rd Ste 301, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      650-723-8295
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Cathy Tsin is a Hospital Medicine provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Tsin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, PFAPA, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Localized Scleroderma.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Jacob C. Spitznagle
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Rheumatology
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Jacob C. Spitznagle
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics | Rheumatology

      Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc

      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      323-361-8408
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jacob Spitznagle is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Spitznagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency. Dr. Spitznagle is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Angel Herrera
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Angel Herrera
      Infectious Disease

      Lab Sacramento

      2521 Stockton Blvd Ste 2300, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      916-734-3112
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Angel Herrera is an Infectious Disease provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. His top areas of expertise are PFAPA, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Wildervanck Syndrome.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Joyce J. Hsu
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Joyce J. Hsu
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      650-497-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Joyce Hsu is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Anusha Ramanathan
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Anusha Ramanathan
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      323-361-2119
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Anusha Ramanathan is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ramanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, PFAPA, and Localized Scleroderma.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Reshma M. Patel
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Reshma M. Patel
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      9300 Valley Childrens Pl, 
      Madera, CA 
      559-353-6450
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Reshma Patel is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Madera, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and PFAPA.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Yujuan Zhang
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Yujuan Zhang
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      700 Welch Rd, Suite 301, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      650-724-1367
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Yujuan Zhang is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, MAGIC Syndrome, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Micrognathia. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. John P. Whelan
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. John P. Whelan
      Rheumatology

      Carla Ramos

      8510 Balboa Blvd, Ste 150, 
      Northridge, CA 
      818-552-6230
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Offers Telehealth

      John Whelan is a Rheumatologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Whelan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. William D. Soulsby
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. William D. Soulsby
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      550 16th St Fl 4, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      415-476-5001
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      William Soulsby is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Soulsby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Diane E. Brown
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Rheumatology
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Diane E. Brown
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Rheumatology
      4650 Sunset Blvd., 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      314-454-6124
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Diane Brown is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, and Lupus Nephritis.

      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Miriam F. Parsa
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in PFAPA

      Dr. Miriam F. Parsa
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      5333 Hollister Ave, Suite 250, 
      Goleta, CA 
      805-879-4243
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Miriam Parsa is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Goleta, California. Dr. Parsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PFAPA. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and PFAPA.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of PFAPA?

      PFAPA is characterized by high fevers lasting three to six days and recurring every 21 to 28 days, accompanied by some or all of the signs noted in its name, namely mouth sores (aphthous stomatitis), sore throat (pharyngitis), and enlarged lymph nodes (cervical adenitis). The syndrome is sporadic and non-hereditary.

      When should I see a PFAPA doctor in California, US?

      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 PFAPA doctor in California, US?

      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 do I find the best PFAPA doctor in California, US?

      You can find a PFAPA doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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      How does MediFind rank PFAPA doctors in California, US?

      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 PFAPA doctors in California, US?

      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 PFAPA doctor in California, US?

      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 PFAPA doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different PFAPA 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 PFAPA doctor in California, US?

      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 PFAPA 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 PFAPA 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 PFAPA doctors in California, US?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the PFAPA 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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