The 20 Best Tonsillitis Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Tonsillitis Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Tonsillitis near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 105 are Experienced and 16 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    1304 15th Street, Suite 407, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Payam Daneshrad is an Otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Daneshrad 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, Empyema, and DFNB1. Dr. Daneshrad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    11645 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Omid Mehdizadeh is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mehdizadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Mehdizadeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    11645 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abbas Anwar is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Mal De Debarquement Syndrome. Dr. Anwar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Monica Urgent Care Inc

    524 Colorado Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Dunne is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Dunne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Acute Cystitis, Asthma in Children, and Urethritis.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery

    Santa Monica Head & Neck Surgery

    1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 302, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Holliday is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Holliday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Tonsil Stones, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery

    Santa Monica Head & Neck Surgery

    1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 302, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Kedeshian is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kedeshian 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, Perichondritis, Parathyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Santa Monica Urgent Care Inc

    524 Colorado Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nazanin Parsaei is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Parsaei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Thrush, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Pustules.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Vitality & Longevity Medical Center A Professional Medical Corporation

    2221 Lincoln Blvd Ste 200, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Behroozan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Behroozan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Oral Herpes.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Westside Head And Neck

    1301 20th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Putnam is an Otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Putnam has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    4560 Admiralty Way Ste 100, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navid Javaherian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Javaherian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Tonsillitis.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Exer More Than Urgent Care-Westwood

    2090 Westwood Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Melekh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Melekh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Flu.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 550, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alisha West is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tongue Tie, Enlarged Adenoids, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Hearing Loss, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Blackwell is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Blackwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Cedars-Sinai Urgent Care-Playa Vista

    12746 W Jefferson Blvd # 2, 
    Playa Vista, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Triplett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Playa Vista, California. Dr. Triplett has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Opisthotonos.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleotilde S Jose MD Inc

    9726 Venice Blvd, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Homayoon Khanlou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Culver City, California. Dr. Khanlou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Costochondritis.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Advanced Urgent Care Of Beverly Hills

    242 S Robertson Blvd, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadereh Tafreshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Tafreshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Total Wellness Clinic Inc

    16661 Ventura Blvd Ste 108, 
    Encino, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Lenaburg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Lenaburg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Acute Cystitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

    Hayward L. Eubanks
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Hayward L. Eubanks, MD Private Practice

    11631 Victory Blvd, #101, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Our office is committed to providing every patient with the best quality care. Dr. Eubanks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Marc Kerner
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Northridge Facial Plastic Surgery

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 318, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Our practice is the premiere Center of Excellence for Comprehensive Head and Neck Medical and Surgical problems in Los Angeles and Southern California. All of our surgeons are board certified and fellows of the American College of Surgeons. We treat a wide variety of ear, nose and throat disorders, and excel in delivering the highest level of surgical care in head and neck surgery, facial plastic surgery, spine surgery, and pain management. Dr. Kerner 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, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Westside Head And Neck

    3831 Hughes Ave, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Behrad Aynehchi is an Otolaryngologist in Culver City, California. Dr. Aynehchi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Familial Deafness, Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Thyroidectomy.

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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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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