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    MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Tonsillitis near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 40 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Skelton is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Skelton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      La Mesa Medical Offices

      8080 Pkwy Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Casten is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Casten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Dr. Casten is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Experienced in Tonsillitis

      Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

      8080 Parkway Drive, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amudha Panneerselvam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Panneerselvam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Asthma, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Panneerselvam is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Experienced in Tonsillitis

      Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

      8080 Parkway Drive, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hooman Tahmooreszadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Tahmooreszadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Bronchitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Asthma. Dr. Tahmooreszadeh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Experienced in Tonsillitis

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Mccallion is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Mccallion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Palatal Myoclonus, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Geoffrey Pitzer is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Pitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexis Patsias is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Patsias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rowley Busino is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Busino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, and DFNB1.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeremiah Moles is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Empyema, and Myringotomy.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Omid Moshtaghi is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moshtaghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 101, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mena Said is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Said is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Anosmia, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Osteochondroma, and Myringotomy.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      5525 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lisa Schnurr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Schnurr has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Tracheitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      Southern California Permanente Medical Group

      4647 Zion Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hyun Chun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, Lymphangitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3020 Children's Way, Mc 5003, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Brigger is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Brigger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Tongue Tie, Tonsillitis, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      3030 Childrens Way, Suite 402, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marcella Bothwell is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bothwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Tonsillitis, and Lymphadenitis.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      502 Euclid Ave, Suite 200, 
      National City, CA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aboo Nasar is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Nasar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Cellulitis.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

      9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Soheil Zargar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Zargar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Pustules, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Zargar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

      9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andy Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Cellulitis, and Neuralgia. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Angel Perez is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, Tonsillitis, and Ear Tag. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3020 Children's Way, Mc 5003, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shelby Leuin is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Leuin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Lymphadenitis, Septoplasty, and Myringotomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Tonsillitis?

      Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils.

      When should I see a Tonsillitis doctor near La Mesa, 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 Tonsillitis doctor near La Mesa, 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 Tonsillitis doctors near La Mesa, 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 Tonsillitis doctors near La Mesa, 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 Tonsillitis doctor near La Mesa, 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 Tonsillitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis doctor near La Mesa, 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis doctors near La Mesa, CA?

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

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