The 20 Best Throat Cancer Doctors Near Me in La Mesa, CA

Find the Top Throat Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Throat Cancer near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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57 providers found
    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremiah Moles is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Empyema, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Uhl is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Uhl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.

    Distinguished in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Philip Weissbrod is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Weissbrod is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Pitzer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Pitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Taylor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Dewitt is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Dewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Hematology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Hematology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reema Batra is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Batra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Hematology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Hematology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kai Zu is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Zu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lori Coleman is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Tongue Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Hematology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Hematology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Igor Medic is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Medic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    Advanced in Throat Cancer

    Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

    3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfred Saleh is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Saleh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Polycythemia Vera, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery

    Sharp Healthcare

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

    Benjamin Saltman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Saltman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Throat Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Kevin Brumund is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brumund is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

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

    Rohith Voora is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Voora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Salivary Gland Tumors, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Robert Weisman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Weisman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    UC San Diego Health Chula Vista Radiation Oncology

    959 Lane Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan White is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Distinguished in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Califano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Califano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Perry Mansfield MD Inc.

    3590 Camino Del Rio N Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Mansfield is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mansfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Experienced in Throat Cancer

    Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

    3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Kossman is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kossman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Hemochromatosis, and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Medical Group

    5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 103, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reza Shirazi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shirazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Radiation Sickness, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Throat Cancer?

    Throat cancer is cancer of the vocal cords, larynx (voice box), pharynx, or other areas of the throat.

    When should I see a Throat Cancer doctor near La Mesa, 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 Throat Cancer doctor near La Mesa, 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 Throat Cancer doctors near La Mesa, 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 Throat Cancer doctors near La Mesa, 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 Throat Cancer doctor near La Mesa, 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 Throat Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Throat Cancer 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 Throat Cancer doctor near La Mesa, 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 Throat Cancer 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 Throat Cancer 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 Throat Cancer doctors near La Mesa, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Throat Cancer 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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