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Ronald A. Mathiasen, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (MD)
ENT (otolaryngology)
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Ronald A. Mathiasen, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (MD)
ENT (otolaryngology)
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
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Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy Scripps Ranch Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
10670 Wexford St.
Floor 1, Corridor B
San Diego, CA 92131-3940
Get directions858-621-4109
Fax: 858-621-4044
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About Ronald A. Mathiasen, MD
I am a board-certified otolaryngologist - which is a head and neck surgeon. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate from UCLA with highest honors, I graduated with distinction from the UCSD School of Medicine in 1996. I had my "calling" at age five when my newborn sister was born with a congenital condition. I was so impressed with the care she received from her physicians, that I made a vow to become a doctor so I could help other people in the way the doctors helped my sister. I have authored several publications and have given many presentations in the field of otolaryngology. I have a special interest and expertise in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery and nasal surgery, otologic microsurgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. In my spare time, I race cars, travel extensively, attend musicals, concerts and cultural events and try to enjoy San Diego for all it has to offer.
Age: 57
In practice since: 2006
Gender: Male
Languages: English
Education
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center: Internship
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center: Residency
University of California, San Diego: Medical School
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Acoustic neuroma
- BAHA hearing device
- Balloon sinuplasty surgery
- Cosmetic procedures/surgeries
- Ear surgery
- Facial skin cancer surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
- Head and neck cancer surgery
- Hearing testing in office
- Laser surgery
- Reconstructive surgery
- Salivary gland surgery
- Sinus evaluation/treatment
- Skull base surgery
- Sleep apnea
- Sleep disorders
- Snoring
- Swallowing difficulties/disorders
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid cancer
- Vertigo
- Voice evaluation/treatment
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NPI
1790740629
Insurance plans accepted
Ronald A. Mathiasen, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
164 ratings
Patient ratings
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.7
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.6
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
4.7
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
June 21, 2026
2.4
He is an excellent surgeon but post surgery visits and care seems to bother him
Verified Patient
June 16, 2026
5.0
He was able to help with solving a problem of myNose running when playing sports! Very helpful!!
Verified Patient
June 14, 2026
5.0
Dr. Mathiasen was very patient and thorough, explained what I was dealing with and all my treatment options. He answered all my questions and set up the next steps.
Verified Patient
May 4, 2026
5.0
He is an excellent doctor.
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