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

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The 20 Best Tonsillitis Doctors near La Mesa, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Tonsillitis near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Partners Urgent Care-Grossmont

    6136 Lake Murray Blvd, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Glossodynia, and Industrial Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    La Mesa Medical Offices

    8080 Pkwy Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Casten is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Casten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Dr. Casten is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Experienced in Tonsillitis

    Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

    8080 Parkway Drive, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amudha Panneerselvam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Panneerselvam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Asthma, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Panneerselvam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Experienced in Tonsillitis

    Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

    8080 Parkway Drive, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hooman Tahmooreszadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Tahmooreszadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Bronchitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Asthma. Dr. Tahmooreszadeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Empyema, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Schnurr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Schnurr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Tracheitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    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 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 
     (7.0 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.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Somagen Healthcare Inc

    760 Otay Lakes Rd, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Keeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Keeler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Otitis, and Pustules.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Jurkowski Medical Corporation

    10605 Scripps Poway Pkwy Ste C, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonard Jurkowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jurkowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    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 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 
     (7.0 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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Soheil Zargar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Zargar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Pustules, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Zargar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Cellulitis, and Anal Cancer. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

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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 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 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 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 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 Mesa, 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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