The 20 Best Tangier Disease Doctors Near Me in foothill ranch, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Tangier Disease near foothill ranch, CA. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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36 providers found
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faranak Ghazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Ghazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ghazi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ghazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    Health And Wellness Center Inc

    23672 Birtcher Dr, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Down Syndrome, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tangier Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tangier Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Foothill Ranch

    26740 Towne Centre Dr Bldg C, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bakulkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chorea-Acanthocytosis, Tangier Disease, Familial HDL Deficiency, and Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia.

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    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    22621 Lake Forest Drive, Suite D1, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nusrat Ahsan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Ahsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ahsan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    Artisan Foot And Ankle Specialist

    22 Odyssey Ste 115, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marlene Yacoob is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Yacoob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required
    16305 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 255, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Huy Nguyen is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Thrombectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    Artisan Foot And Ankle Specialist

    22 Odyssey Ste 115, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Napoli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Napoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    15785 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 115, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hsueh-hua Ho is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Hepatitis B, High Cholesterol, and Familial HDL Deficiency.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    3500 Barranca Parkway, Suite 330, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Moonmock Oh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Oh is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    Hurtt Family Health Clinic Inc

    1 Hope Dr, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Metzger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Metzger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Metzger is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Family Medicine. Dr. Metzger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tangier Disease
    Advanced in Tangier Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    24411 Health Center Dr Ste 550, 
    Laguna Hills,, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Lyle is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills,, California. Dr. Lyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abetalipoproteinemia, Familial HDL Deficiency, Hypolipoproteinemia, and Apo A-I Deficiency. Dr. Lyle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tangier Disease
    General Practice
    Advanced in Tangier Disease
    General Practice

    Tustin Longevity Center

    13422 Newport Ave Ste L, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rita Ellithorpe is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Tustin, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ellithorpe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heavy Metal Poisoning, Menopause, Homocystinuria, and Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    South County Kidney & Endocrine Center

    23141 Moulton Pkwy Ste 102, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Ierardi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ierardi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    24411 Health Center Dr Ste 550, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Masters is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Masters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Unstable Angina, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Masters is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    33 Creek Rd Ste A140, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tiffany Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Spectrum Internal Medicine Assoc Inc

    4870 Barranca Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James O'brien is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. O'brien is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    All For Health, Health For All Inc

    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Liana Poghosyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Poghosyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Poghosyan is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    St. Joseph Heritage Santa Ana-Family Practice

    2212 E 4th St Ste 202, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Madrid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Madrid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, Tinea Versicolor, and Jock Itch.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Family Medicine

    Dazzle Health P C

    18650 MacArthur Blvd Ste 450, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayman Fakeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Fakeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tangier Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Hurtt Family Health Clinic Inc

    1 Hope Dr, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Abdishoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Abdishoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tangier Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Abdishoo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Tangier Disease?

    Tangier disease is an inherited disorder characterized by significantly reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the blood. HDL transports cholesterol and certain fats called phospholipids from the body's tissues to the liver, where they are removed from the blood. HDL is often referred to as "good cholesterol" because high levels of this substance reduce the chances of developing heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease. Because people with Tangier disease have very low levels of HDL, they have a moderately increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

    When should I see a Tangier Disease doctor near foothill ranch, 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 Tangier Disease doctor near foothill ranch, 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 Tangier Disease doctors near foothill ranch, 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 Tangier Disease doctors near foothill ranch, 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 Tangier Disease doctor near foothill ranch, 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 Tangier Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tangier Disease 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 Tangier Disease doctor near foothill ranch, 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 Tangier Disease 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 Tangier Disease 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 Tangier Disease doctors near foothill ranch, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tangier Disease 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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