The 20 Best Tonsillitis Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Tonsillitis Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Tonsillitis near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 35 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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41 providers found
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Avian Influenza, Shingles, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Dermatology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Dermatology | Otolaryngology

    Del Mar Med A Medical Corp.

    12395 El Camino Real Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Eaton is a Dermatologist and an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Eaton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Ear Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

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    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Office

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

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

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery

    Office

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

    Marcella Bothwell is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Bothwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, Tonsillitis, and Lymphadenitis.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Experienced in Tonsillitis

    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 Tonsillitis. 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 Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Tonsillitis. 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 Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Tonsillitis. 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 Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine

    Jackson Health System

    11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 202, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pankaj Khurana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Khurana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Disseminated Tuberculosis, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, TMJ Disorders, Infant Hearing Loss, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Fl 1, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tzyynong Friesen is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Friesen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ear Tag, Mastoiditis, Otitis, Adenoidectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Patel is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Choanal Atresia, White Sponge Nevus, Petrositis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Ste 402, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 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 Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Canker Sore, Aphthous Stomatitis, Lymphadenitis, Septoplasty, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery

    Office

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

    Javan Nation is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Nation is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Enlarged Adenoids, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Infant Hearing Loss, Tonsil Stones, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 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 Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Anosmia, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Osteochondroma, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 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 Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Swimmer's Ear, Tonsil Stones, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 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 Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Tonsillitis?

    Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils.

    When should I see a Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tonsillitis 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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