The 20 Best Sialadenitis Doctors Near Me in san clemente, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Sialadenitis near san clemente, CA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Associates

    San Clemente, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Wells is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Wells is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Wells is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Yovana Bruno Pediatric Care Inc.

    3553 Camino Mira Costa Ste D, 
    San Clemente, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maansi Doshi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Male Pattern Baldness, and Tinnitus.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Internal Medicine
    San Clemente, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Paraplegia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Sialadenitis. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Bredenkamp is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Bredenkamp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, and Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Bredenkamp is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bredenkamp is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Thompson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Turbinectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Thompson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    South Coast Ear Nose And Throat A Med Corp

    800 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avrum Kaufman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. Dr. Kaufman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Quang Luu is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Luu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Luu is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Luu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Jakobsen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Jakobsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Jakobsen is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Jakobsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jagmeet Mundi is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Mundi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Mundi is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Mundi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Cho is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Crockett is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Crockett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, and Otitis. Dr. Crockett is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Crockett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Heinrich is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Heinrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Tongue Cancer, and Myringotomy. Dr. Heinrich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Family Medicine
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (12.3 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. 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.

    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Sun is a Neurologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Sun is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Advanced in Sialadenitis
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Yian is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Yian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Yian is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Yian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Internal Medicine

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Curtis Siu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Siu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperlipidemia Type 3. Dr. Siu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Siu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sialadenitis
    Family Medicine

    Kolvita Family Medical Group Inc.

    25982 Pala Ste 180, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (13.8 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 Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Neuralgia, and Papular Urticaria.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Sialadenitis?

    Sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary glands. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria. The parotid (in front of the ear) and submandibular (under the chin) glands are most commonly affected. Sialadenitis may be associated with pain, tenderness, redness, and gradual, localized swelling of the affected area. Sialadenitis most commonly affects the elderly and chronically ill especially those with dry mouth or who are dehydrated, but can also affected people of any age including newborn babies. Diagnosis is usually made by clinical exam but a CT scan, MRI scan or ultrasound may be done if the doctor suspects an abscess or to look for stones.

    When should I see a Sialadenitis doctor near san clemente, 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 Sialadenitis doctor near san clemente, 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 Sialadenitis doctors near san clemente, 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 Sialadenitis doctors near san clemente, 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 Sialadenitis doctor near san clemente, 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 Sialadenitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sialadenitis 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 Sialadenitis doctor near san clemente, 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 Sialadenitis 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 Sialadenitis 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 Sialadenitis doctors near san clemente, CA?

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

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