The 20 Best Throat Cancer Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

Find the Top Throat Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Throat Cancer near San Diego, CA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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59 providers found
    Distinguished in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Throat Cancer
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 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.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 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 
     (2.7 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.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 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.

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

    Office

    3366 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Siavosh Vakilian is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Vakilian 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 Radiation Sickness, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Throat Cancer.

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

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Mesko is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mesko is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    James A Grant MD Inc

    4060 4th Ave Ste 410, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Miya is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Miya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Anosmia.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    James A Grant MD Inc

    4060 4th Ave Ste 410, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cyrus Torchinsky is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Torchinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

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

    Charles Coffey is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Coffey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Sialadenitis, Salivary Gland Tumors, Dry Mouth, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    UC San Diego

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

    Andrew Vahabzadeh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Vahabzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

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

    UC San Diego

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

    Daniel Cates is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Qualliotine is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Qualliotine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Sinus Cancer, Sinusitis, and Human Papillomavirus Infection.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    200 W Arbor Dr # Mc8895, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farhoud Faraji is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Faraji is rated as an Experienced 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 Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Anosmia, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, 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 
     (4.2 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.

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

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.6 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
    Advanced in Throat Cancer

    Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

    3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 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
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 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.

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

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 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.

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

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prabhakar Tripuraneni is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tripuraneni 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 Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Meningioma, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Throat Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Sharp Healthcare

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

    Brianna Harris is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Laryngectomy.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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