The 20 Best Tonsil Stones Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

Find the Top Tonsil Stones Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Tonsil Stones near San Diego, CA. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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35 providers found
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

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

    Jacob Husseman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Husseman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Tonsil Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, 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 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sapideh Gilani is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gilani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Mansfield is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mansfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. 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.

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

    UC San Diego

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

    Avram Hecht is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swimmer's Ear, Tonsil Stones, Palatal Myoclonus, and Ozena.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 Tonsil Stones. 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 Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

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

    Mena Said is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Said is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anosmia, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, and Osteochondroma.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. 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 Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Brett J. Berman M.D. Professional Corp.

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

    Linda Woo is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Low Nasal Bridge, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. 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.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology

    Sharp Healthcare

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

    Eric Mair is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Holtel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Holtel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Patulous Eustachian Tube, Ruptured Eardrum, and Ear Cancer.

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

    Office

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

    Matthew Brigger is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brigger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelby Leuin is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Leuin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Canker Sore, Aphthous Stomatitis, Lymphadenitis, Septoplasty, and Myringotomy.

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

    Vitali Aizin M.D. Inc.

    321 E St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laila Rasul is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Rasul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

    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 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samantha Hauff is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hauff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Perichondritis.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones

    Garfield Specialty Center

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

    Alexander Stewart is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Krista Rodriguez is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Lutch is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lutch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Utz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Utz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Laryngomalacia, Ear Barotrauma, and Enlarged Adenoids. Dr. Utz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 Tonsil Stones 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 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 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 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 San Diego, 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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