The 20 Best TMJ Disorders Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in TMJ Disorders near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 68 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Internal Medicine

    Potrero Hill Care Center

    350 Rhode Island Street, Suite 200, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chieh-yu Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Obesity, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Chen is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    Man-Kit Leung, MD Private Practice

    1199 Bush St, Ste 290, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Leung is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Leung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders

    San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group

    450 Sutter St, Ste 933, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Kangelaris is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kangelaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kangelaris is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Kangelaris is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group

    450 Sutter St, Ste 933, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Katherine Yung specializes in the care of the professional voice, transgender voice, as well as voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. Dr. Yung and her team carefully evaluate each patient, perform the necessary testing, diagnose, and treat every patient in a personalized, holistic approach. Her office, San Francisco Voice and Swallowing, offers state of the art testing for laryngeal disorders, behavioral treatment for voice and swallowing complaints, office based laryngeal surgery, minimally invasive microlaryngeal surgery, open laryngeal framework surgery, gender-affirming voice and speech therapy, and gender-affirming voice and laryngeal surgery. Dr. Yung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngeal Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yung is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Yung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    Pacific ENT Associates, Inc.

    929 Clay St, Ste 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pacific ENT is an Otolaryngology practice serving patients throughout Chinatown, San Francisco, California. This facility is home to two experienced physicians: Clifford Chew, MD, and Dexter Louie, MD. They offer a variety of services to their patients, including sinus surgery, allergy testing, sleep apnea treatment, audiology services, and more. The practice began in 1980 as Dexter Louie, MD. In 2009, the practice became known as Pacific ENT Associates, Inc. Throughout its history, Pacific ENT has always been a community-based practice. Because the practice is located in Chinatown, it serves primarily Asian populations. However, all patients are welcome, including uninsured patients, MediCal patients, and referrals from the San Francisco Free Clinic. Pacific ENT focuses on providing quality care to every patient. Our doctors treat patients and referring physicians respectfully, fairly, and honestly. We value and expect competence, character, and compassion from our staff and our physicians. We also value our patients' time, as well as the trust of referring physicians. Call or schedule your appointment online at Pacific ENT.caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Chew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Otitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chew is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Chew is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    Steven H. Sloan, MD Private Practice

    1 Shrader St, Ste 578, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Sloan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Occupational Hearing Loss, Nasal Polyps, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Sloan is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Sloan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    Ki Hong (Kevin) K. Ho, MD Private Practice

    Sunset Travel Clinic, 1711 Taraval St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Born and raised in Hong Kong, Dr. Kevin K. Ho moved to the United States and pursued his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins. He then attended medical school at the University of California., Irvine and graduated with Distinctions in research. His work on electromechanical cartilage reshaping has been published in international journals and granted a US patent (7, 416, 550). Dr. Ho subsequently completed his residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch.During his five-year residency training, he worked with numerous accomplished surgeons and clinicians, including sub-specialty rotations in the Alaska Native Medical Center and the Houston Texas Center. Dr. Ho is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, and Laryngitis. Dr. Ho is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Internal Medicine

    General Internal Medicine At Mount Zion

    1545 Divisadero St., First And Second Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nicole Appelle is a specialist in internal medicine who provides primary care. Appelle earned her medical degree and a master's degree in public health at George Washington University. She completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF. Appelle is active in teaching medical students and interns in UCSF’s primary care clinics. Dr. Appelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19. Dr. Appelle is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Appelle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Internal Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Internal Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Women's Health Primary Care Clinic

    2356 Sutter St., Third And Fourth Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Anne W. Chang is an internal medicine specialist and serves as medical director of UCSF Women's Health Primary Care. She treats female patients with a variety of conditions, caring for many who have complex or multiple disorders. Her focus on cultivating long-term relationships with her patients has often led to her treating their family members as well. She is fluent in Mandarin and has a number of patients for whom Mandarin is their first or only language. She has an interest in integrative medicine and includes complementary therapies in her patients' treatment plans when appropriate. Chang earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School, where she also completed residency training in internal medicine. Chang came to UCSF after working at Buffalo General Medical Center. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Alkaptonuria. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    Snoring And Sleep Apnea Surgery Clinic

    2380 Sutter St., Third Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jolie L. Chang is an otolaryngologist who specializes in surgery to treat obstructive sleep apnea. She serves as chief of the UCSF Division of Sleep Surgery. She has expertise in sleep endoscopy (a technique for assessing the airway during sleep) and upper airway surgery, snoring surgery, palate surgery, tongue base surgery and hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant surgery (implanting a device that controls tongue movement in sleep). She also specializes in minimally invasive surgery for noncancerous salivary gland disorders (such as salivary stones) with sialendoscopy (a method of examining the salivary gland openings and removing obstructions using a very small endoscope). She treats salivary blockage from stones and salivary issues related to treatment with radioactive iodine. She is also an expert in ultrasound of the head and neck and ear, nose and throat disorders. Chang's research interests include decision making in health care and improvements for sleep apnea therapy and sialendoscopy. She has written on topics related to hearing loss, salivary obstruction symptoms and treatment, otolaryngology resident perspectives, and smell and taste changes related to COVID-19. She has also authored book chapters on sleep apnea therapies, salivary disorders and imaging for salivary glands. She serves as the director of resident research for otolaryngology – head and neck surgery. Chang graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree and a master of engineering degree in electrical engineering and computer science. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at UCSF. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sialadenitis, Salivary Duct Stones, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Endoscopy, and Stapedectomy. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders

    Cochlear Implant Center

    2380 Sutter St., First Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Caroline M. Schlocker is an otolaryngologist who cares for patients with ear, nose and throat conditions. Her expertise in ear care includes performing surgery to correct surfer's ear (abnormal bone growth in the ear canal), to fix abnormalities of the eardrum and ossicles (tiny bones in the middle ear) and to implant bone-anchored hearing aids. She also treats nasal problems, including obstructions caused by chronic sinus disease or injuries to the nose, and throat conditions, such as enlarged tonsils or masses in the neck. Schlocker has special expertise in treating dizziness related to migraine headaches and mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). She provides botulinum toxin (Botox) therapy for migraines, temporomandibular joint-related pain and facial spasms, as well as for cosmetic purposes. In her research, Schlocker explores the use of virtual reality rehabilitation for vestibular problems that hinder balance and spatial awareness. She also studies opioid use after otolaryngology surgery, diagnostic strategies for mild TBI, and emergency airway interventions used outside of the hospital by advanced first responders. Schlocker earned her medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She completed a residency in otolaryngology at the Naval Medical Center San Diego and a fellowship in otology at the California Ear Institute. A lifelong learner, Schlocker has a particular interest in training medical students and residents. In 2019, she was voted Teacher of the Year by the otolaryngology residents at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The daughter of Navy veterans, she has lived in many countries and particularly treasured her time in Japan. During her own career in the U.S. Navy, she served aboard an aircraft carrier and a hospital ship. When not working, she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and keeping in touch with friends and family. Dr. Schlocker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Mastoiditis, Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, and Myringotomy. Dr. Schlocker is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Schlocker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Cochlear Implant Center

    2380 Sutter St., First Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Charles Limb is a specialist in ear disorders (otology), including neurological ear disorders (neurotology), as well as skull base surgery. He focuses particularly on treating hearing loss and auditory conditions. His expertise includes all surgeries of the temporal bone. Chief of the UCSF Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, he is also director of the UCSF Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center. In his research, Limb has investigated the neural basis of musical creativity and has studied music perception in deaf individuals with cochlear implants. Limb received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. He completed a residency and fellowship in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Center for Hearing and Balance, and a second postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. Limb is the UCSF Francis A. Sooy Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Previously, he was associate professor of otolaryngology – head and neck surgery and a faculty member at the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Limb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Limb is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Neurotology and American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Limb is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program

    1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. llya Likhterov is a surgeon who cares for patients with cancerous and noncancerous tumors of the head and neck, including those of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, salivary glands and other parts of the oral cavity, oropharynx (middle part of the throat), larynx (also known as the voice box) and skin. He has expertise in head and neck reconstructive surgery using microvascular free flap techniques, which restore function by transferring tissue and blood vessels from a healthy body area to the area needing repair. Likhterov earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in head and neck and microvascular surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Likhterov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mikulicz Disease, Male Pattern Baldness, Tongue Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Likhterov is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Likhterov is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in TMJ Disorders
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in TMJ Disorders
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | General Surgery

    Ucsf Oral Medicine Clinic

    513 Parnassus Ave, Rm S 722, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamal Al-Eryani is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Al-Eryani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukoplakia, Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, and Erythroplakia.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Dental Implant Center

    707 Parnassus Ave., Suite D-1201, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Brian Bast is an oral, jaw and face surgeon who specializes in reconstructive procedures, jaw correction and temporomandibular joint surgery. His expertise also encompasses dental implants and surgical treatments for traumatic facial injuries as well as for diseases affecting the mouth, jaw and face. Bast's research interests include facial trauma and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Bast earned his dentistry degree at Harvard University. He earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he completed a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He also completed training in anesthesia and orthopedic microsurgery at UCSF. Bast is a member of several professional societies, including the San Francisco Dental Society, California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Medical Association and American Dental Association. Dr. Bast is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondroma, Periodontitis, Cherubism, and Mouth Sores. Dr. Bast is board certified in American Board Of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Bast is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    James Wu, MD

    1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 411, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Wu is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Tinnitus. Dr. Wu is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group

    450 Sutter St, Ste 933, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Yeung is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yeung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Yeung is board certified in Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group

    450 Sutter St, Ste 933, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Johnson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Johnson is board certified in Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2100 Webster St Ste 207, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Hepatitis B, Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia, and Hepatitis.

    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in TMJ Disorders
    Otolaryngology

    SH. Medical Group

    450 Sutter St Rm 933, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of TMJ Disorders. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, TMJ Disorders, Otitis, and DFNB1.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of TMJ Disorders?

    Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJ disorders) are problems that affect the chewing muscles and joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull.

    When should I see a TMJ Disorders doctor near San Francisco, 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 TMJ Disorders doctor near San Francisco, 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 TMJ Disorders doctors near San Francisco, 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 TMJ Disorders doctors near San Francisco, 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 TMJ Disorders doctor near San Francisco, 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 TMJ Disorders doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different TMJ Disorders 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 TMJ Disorders doctor near San Francisco, 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 TMJ Disorders 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 TMJ Disorders 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 TMJ Disorders doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the TMJ Disorders 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 TMJ Disorders doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the TMJ Disorders 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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