The 20 Best Acute Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Acute Pancreatitis Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 163 doctor with experience in Acute Pancreatitis near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 151 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Diane M. Simeone
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Simeone is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simeone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Simeone is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wilson Kwong is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kwong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - La Jolla, CA

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 425, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brij Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Rebekah White
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah White is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fady Nasrallah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nasrallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Imad Dandan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dandan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Chang is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 28, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Savides is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Savides is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Fehmi is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fehmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Faizi Hai is a Hospital Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hai has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Acute Pancreatitis.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Tom Lin is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreas Divisum, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    The Cove At La Jolla

    7160 Fay Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Boyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9888 Genesee Ave Ste 803, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Self is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Self is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Prima Primary Medical Association Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Adrian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Adrian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Dehydration, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Stevens is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hepatic Ischemia, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Greg Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Volkmann Contracture, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preeti Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Lugo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Leukemoid Reaction, Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mihae Joo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Joo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surya Chetlapalli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chetlapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Stroke, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Pancreatitis?

    Acute pancreatitis is sudden swelling and inflammation of the pancreas.

    When should I see an Acute Pancreatitis 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 an Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis 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 an Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Pancreatitis 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 an Acute Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Pancreatitis 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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