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

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The 20 Best Tonsil Stones Doctors near La Mesa, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Tonsil Stones near La Mesa, 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

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rowley Busino is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Busino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Office

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

    Jeremiah Moles is an Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Empyema, and Myringotomy.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omid Moshtaghi is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moshtaghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss.

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    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 in La Mesa, California. Dr. Pitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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

    Office

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

    Sean Skelton is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Skelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

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

    Office

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

    Patrick Mccallion is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Mccallion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    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 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.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 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 
     (8.4 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

    Brett J. Berman M.D. Professional Corp.

    321 E St Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Woo is an Otolaryngologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Ste 402, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brigger is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Brigger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Tongue Tie, Tonsillitis, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Ste 402, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelby Leuin is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Leuin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Canker Sore, Aphthous Stomatitis, Lymphadenitis, Septoplasty, and Myringotomy.

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

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.0 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 
     (8.0 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 
     (8.0 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
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

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

    Avram Hecht is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Swimmer's Ear, Tonsil Stones, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena.

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

    UC San Diego

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

    Andrew Vahabzadeh is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Vahabzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

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

    Mena Said is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Said is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Anosmia, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Osteochondroma, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 in San Diego, California. Dr. Brumund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    James A Grant MD Inc

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

    Cyrus Torchinsky is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Torchinsky 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), Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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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 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 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 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 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 Mesa, 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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