The 20 Best Spasmodic Dysphonia Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Spasmodic Dysphonia Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Spasmodic Dysphonia near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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36 providers found
    Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology

    Fna Clinics Of America Inc

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 345, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marsha Reuther is an Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Reuther is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Swallowing Difficulty, and Septoplasty.

    Distinguished in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Philip Weissbrod is a General Surgeon 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 Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

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

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    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology

    Angela A Chang MD A Professional Corp.

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 112, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 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
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery

    Fna Clinics Of America Inc

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 345, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Bareiss is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bareiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Tinnitus, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Ostrander is an Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ostrander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Facial Paralysis, and Perichondritis.

    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology

    San Diego Women's Medical Clinic Inc.

    4282 Genesee Ave Ste 201, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samantha Hauff is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hauff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Perichondritis.

    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

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

    Marc Kramer is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia.

    Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perminder Parmar is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, 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, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Daniel Cates is a General Surgeon 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
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Adam Deconde is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Deconde has been practicing medicine for over 18 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
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery

    Sharp Healthcare

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

    Michael Keefe is a General Surgeon 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, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Spasmodic Dysphonia.

    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    General Surgery

    Sharp Healthcare

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

    Benjamin Saltman is a General Surgeon 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 Healthcare

    2929 Health Center 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 Healthcare

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

    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
    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Patel is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist 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, White Sponge Nevus, Petrositis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Otolaryngology

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Spasmodic Dysphonia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Ste 402, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brigger is a Pediatric 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.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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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