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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Spasmodic Dysphonia near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    26 providers found
      Distinguished in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Distinguished in Spasmodic Dysphonia

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Philip Weissbrod is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Weissbrod is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Perminder Parmar is an Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Parmar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Thyroidectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Distinguished in Spasmodic Dysphonia

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

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

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      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      8929 University Center Lane, #208, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Kramer is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 112, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Angela Chang is an Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and DFNB1.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Perry Mansfield is an Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mansfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Beros is an Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Beros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Familial Deafness.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia

      Scripps Health

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christine Morton is an Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Morton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. Her top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Nasal Polyps, Low Nasal Bridge, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Scripps Health

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Sapthavee is an Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sapthavee has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, Adenoidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Daniel Cates is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Deconde is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Deconde has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Garfield Specialty Center

      5893 Copley Drive, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Lutch is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lutch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Dr. Lutch is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      2929 Health Ctr Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Keefe is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Keefe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Schwannoma, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      2929 Health Ctr Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Benjamin Saltman is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Saltman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Throat Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      2929 Health Ctr Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brianna Harris is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. Her top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Mikulicz Disease.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      2929 Health Ctr Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Mair is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Myringotomy. Dr. Mair is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      3030 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ethan Frank is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Ophthalmology | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Ophthalmology | Otolaryngology
      3030 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.4 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Choanal Atresia, Mastoiditis, White Sponge Nevus, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Osteotomy.

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

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

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

      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
      Otolaryngology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Sapideh Gilani is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gilani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Septoplasty.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Spasmodic Dysphonia?

      Spasmodic dysphonia is difficulty speaking due to spasms (dystonia) of the muscles that control the vocal cords.

      When should I see a Spasmodic Dysphonia doctor near La Jolla, 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia doctor near La Jolla, 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia doctors near La Jolla, 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia doctors near La Jolla, 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia doctor near La Jolla, 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spasmodic Dysphonia 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia doctor near La Jolla, 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia doctors near La Jolla, CA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spasmodic Dysphonia 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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