Dr. John Saad, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in La Jolla, CA and has been practicing for 34 years. He graduated from American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine in 1979 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat.
Scripps Hospital and Clinics
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-8964
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
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Tinnitus
very high
more than 98% of peers
TMJ
very high
more than 96% of peers
Earwax Buildup
very high
more than 96% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
59 Conditions Treated
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Meniere's Disease
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Otitis Media
- Otosclerosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Perforated Eardrum
- Postnasal Drip
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinusitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
Less
24 Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Paracentesis
- Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
- Sinus Surgery
- Tracheal Surgery
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1979
- Good Samaritan HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1981
- University Calif San Diego Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1987
- Mass EE InfirmFellowship Hospital | Completed 1984
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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