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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Tonsillitis near San Diego, CA. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    48 providers found
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      300 Fir St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fadi Georges is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Georges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Vertigo, and Pustules.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      300 Fir St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

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      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.2 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.

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      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      1809 National Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      On Call Specialists Medical Group Of San Diego Inc

      4077 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cyrus Torchinsky is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Torchinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Schalch is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schalch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jacob Husseman is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Husseman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Infant Hearing Loss, Tonsil Stones, and Myringotomy.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Ophthalmology
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christine Fordham is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Fordham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Laryngomalacia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Fordham is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Experienced in Tonsillitis

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Vahabzadeh-Hagh is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      1428 Highland Ave, 
      National City, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Josie Nuqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Nuqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      502 Euclid Ave, Suite 200, 
      National City, CA 
       (5.0 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.

      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      3030 Childrens Way, Suite 402, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 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.

      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Otolaryngology

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3020 Children's Way, Mc 5003, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 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
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      Marque Medical Clinic, Inc.

      4490 Fanuel St, Suite 100, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Glossodynia, and Industrial Bronchitis.

      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 
       (9.9 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.

      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      Marque Medical Clinic, Inc.

      4085 Governor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nathan Kiskila is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kiskila is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Lymphangitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Ophthalmology | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Ophthalmology | Otolaryngology
      3030 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vijay Patel is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Choanal Atresia, Mastoiditis, White Sponge Nevus, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Osteotomy.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      3030 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tzyynong Friesen is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Friesen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ear Tag, Mastoiditis, Otitis, Adenoidectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

      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 
       (5.7 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.

      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tonsillitis
      Family Medicine

      Southern California Permanente Medical Group

      4647 Zion Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.5 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.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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