The 20 Best Tonsil Stones Doctors Near Me in Long Beach, CA

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The 20 Best Tonsil Stones Doctors near Long Beach, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Tonsil Stones near Long Beach, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 511, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anaida Melkumian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Melkumian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Long Beach Primary Care Associates

    611 E Anaheim St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loan Truong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Truong has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, High Cholesterol, Scabies, and Acne.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Southern California Ear, Nose And Throat

    433 E Wardlow Rd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Namrata Varma is an Otolaryngologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Varma has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Timothy F. Kelley, Md. Inc.

    4910 Airport Plaza Dr, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Kelley is an Otolaryngologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kelley has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Tongue Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Palatal Myoclonus, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    Memorialcare Medical Group-Bellflower

    2110 N Bellflower Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, Tietz Syndrome, and Costochondritis.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Emergency Medicine

    Memorialcare Medical Group-Bellflower

    2110 N Bellflower Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Azeb Yihune is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Yihune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Caroline J. Vargas
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Internal Medicine

    Shah MD Professional Corporation, Mona

    1366 W 7th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Vargas, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Intermountain Health’s Avenues Specialty Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah. She supports patients in Salt Lake City, North Salt Lake, Bountiful, and surrounding communities with clinical interests in cardiology, women’s health, nutrition, diabetes, and more. She particularly enjoys working on cardiac cases, as she has always had a fascination with the heart.As a healthcare provider, Dr. Vargas is committed to supporting her patients throughout their wellness journey, allowing the patient to take the lead while she offers guidance along the way. She is a strong believer in preventative care. She doesn’t like chasing her tail to fix what should never have occurred and instead establishing safeguards to support lifelong health for her patients.Born in Glendale, CA but raised in Pasadena, Dr. Vargas enjoys gardening, hiking, and exploring her neck of the woods. Her priorities outside of the clinic are God and family. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Sialuria, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, and PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation.

    Nina S. Yoshpe
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Southern California Ear, Nose And Throat

    10861 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    At Southern California ENT we have a team of experts, including physicians and clinicians who are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care. You'll find that all of our physicians are board-certified in Otolaryngology. Our clinicians have extensive training in ENT and meet all of the highest education standards. Dr. Yoshpe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery

    University Foot And Ankle Institute A Podiatric Surgical Center

    3701 Skypark Dr Ste 240, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janice Chang is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Tonsil Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Autonomic Neuropathy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Torrance Health Association Inc.

    23550 Hawthorne Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kim is an Otolaryngologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group, Inc.

    350 W 5th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venu Divi is an Otolaryngologist in San Pedro, California. Dr. Divi has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Tinnitus.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Kaiser Permanente Parkview Medical Office - Head & Neck Surgery Department

    1050 West Pacific Coast Highway, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Ro is an Otolaryngologist in Harbor City, California. Dr. Ro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Infant Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, and Mouth Sores. Dr. Ro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Elias Ayoub MD Apc

    3650 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elias Ayoub is an Otolaryngologist in Lakewood, California. Dr. Ayoub has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Labyrinthitis, Otitis, Familial Deafness, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

    11949 E. 215th St, 
    Hawaiian Gardens, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Reynoso is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hawaiian Gardens, California. Dr. Reynoso has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Otitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology | Surgical Oncology

    Cedars-Sinai Surgery-Torrance

    3285 Skypark Dr, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Walgama is an Otolaryngologist and a Surgical Oncologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Walgama 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, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Internal Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    3500 Lomita Blvd Ste 300, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lillian Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cheilitis Glandularis.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Torrance Memorial Physician Network Ear, Nose And Throat

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd Ste 101, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Gertel is an Otolaryngologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Gertel has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Torrance Memorial Physician Network Ear, Nose And Throat

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd Ste 101, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuan Liu is an Otolaryngologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Meniere Disease, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Mastoidectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Srinivas Yanamadala is an Otolaryngologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Yanamadala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Yanamadala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 470, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

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

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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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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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