The 20 Best Tonsil Stones Doctors Near Me in downey, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Tonsil Stones near downey, CA. Of these, 51 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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

    Altamed Medical & Dental Group-Bell

    6901 Atlantic Ave, 
    Bell, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharareh Shabafrooz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bell, California. Dr. Shabafrooz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. She is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Shabafrooz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PIH Health Physicians

    11411 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, Tietz Syndrome, and Costochondritis.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Elias Ayoub MD Apc

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elias Ayoub is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Ayoub 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 Labyrinthitis, Otitis, Familial Deafness, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ayoub is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Optum - Downey Lakewood Specialty

    10441 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sasha Maher is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Glossodynia, and Burning Mouth Syndrome. Dr. Maher is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology And Otolaryngology. Dr. Maher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Highway, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alisa Zhukhovitskaya is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Zhukhovitskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Mediastinitis, Perichondritis, and Laryngitis.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Family Medicine | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Family Medicine | Otolaryngology

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 Imperial Highway, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Millie Surati-Tantod is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Surati-Tantod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Muscle Spasms, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Surati-Tantod is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Highway, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eugene Chu is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Cheilitis Glandularis. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karina Yu is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Male Pattern Baldness. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Highway, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pyong Kim is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Male Pattern Baldness. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Montes Medical Group

    13820 San Antonio Dr, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Montes is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Norwalk, California. Dr. Montes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Altamed Medical And Dental Group

    3945 Whittier Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Fourie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fourie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis. Dr. Fourie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PIH Health Physicians

    12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 201, 
    La Mirada, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyejin Jae is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mirada, California. Dr. Jae 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vertigo, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Jae is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Central Family Health Center

    4425 S Central Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Amenorrhea, High Cholesterol, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles Center For Ear, Nose, Throat And Allergy

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Maki is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Maki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Camptocormism. Dr. Maki is board certified in American Os Bd Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology Facial Plastic. Dr. Maki is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    L.A. Sinus And Allergy Specialists

    1701 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Ste 560, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jahangir Sharifi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sharifi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharifi is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Sharifi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Universal Community Health Center

    2801 S San Pedro St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Olumoya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Olumoya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. Dr. Olumoya is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Olumoya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St John's Community Health

    808 W 58th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sushant Bandarpalle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bandarpalle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monkeypox, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bandarpalle is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bandarpalle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Experienced in Tonsil Stones
    Referral may be required

    Office

    800 Fairmount Ave Ste 411, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Avraham Mendelsohn is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Mendelsohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Sialadenitis, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles Center For Ear, Nose, Throat And Allergy

    3268 E Gage Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Trenkle is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Trenkle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsil Stones
    Family Medicine

    Bright Plaza Pharmacy

    15733 Whittier Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Bartelus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Bartelus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tonsil Stones, Acute Cystitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 downey, 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 downey, 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 downey, 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 downey, 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 downey, 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 downey, 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 downey, 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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