The 20 Best Tonsil Stones Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Tonsil Stones Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Tonsil Stones near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Family Medicine

    Ryan Dominguez, MD, A Signaturemd Physician

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 810, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    G Dominguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dominguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Avian Influenza, Shingles, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Perichondritis.

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    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chris Bergeron is an Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bergeron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    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 Tonsil Stones. 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 Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

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

    Jacob Husseman is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Husseman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Infant Hearing Loss, Tonsil Stones, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Sapideh Gilani is a Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Gilani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, and Septoplasty.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Perry Mansfield MD Inc.

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

    Perry Mansfield is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mansfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones

    Garfield Specialty Center

    5893 Copley Drive, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Stewart is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Polyps, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center - Head & Neck Surgery Department

    5893 Copley Drive, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Krista Rodriguez is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 Tonsil Stones. 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 Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Garfield Specialty Center

    5893 Copley Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Utz is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Utz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Laryngomalacia, Ear Barotrauma, and Enlarged Adenoids. Dr. Utz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery

    Physical/Occupational Therapy At Garfield Specialty Center

    5893 Copley Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joe Wiseman is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Wiseman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Mycetoma, Enlarged Adenoids, and Tonsil Stones.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    California Head And Neck Specialists

    5405 Oberlin Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qing Tian is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Tian has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    California Head And Neck Specialists

    5405 Oberlin Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vishal Banthia is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Banthia has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Throat Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery

    Sharp Healthcare

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

    Michael Holtel is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Holtel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Patulous Eustachian Tube, Ruptured Eardrum, and Ear Cancer.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery

    Sharp Healthcare

    10243 Genetic Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Brewster is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Brewster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, TMJ Disorders, Infant Hearing Loss, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Familial Deafness.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Tonsil Stones?

    Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium deposits that build up in the holes and crevices of the tonsils, which are round, spongy lymph glands on each side of the back of the mouth. Tonsil stones form from mucous, bacteria, or food particles that get trapped in the holes and crevices of the tonsils and begin as soft, white clumps that calcify into stones.

    When should I see a Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tonsil Stones 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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