The 20 Best Ampullary Cancer Doctors Near Me in Chula Vista, CA

Find the Top Ampullary Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Ampullary Cancer near Chula Vista, CA. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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43 providers found
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery

    Natura Plastic Surgery Inc.

    786 Third Ave Ste B, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hugo Barrera is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Barrera is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joy Liau is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Liau is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ampullary Cancer, Ascites, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Santillan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Santillan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ampullary Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    340 Fourth Ave Ste 12, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Calderon is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Calderon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteitis Fibrosa, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Roderick A Comunale II MD Inc

    502 Euclid Ave Ste 205, 
    National City, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iman Mikhail is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in National City, California. Dr. Mikhail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer

    Marilyn S. Norton M.D. Inc.

    769 Medical Center Ct Ste 202, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilyn Norton is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Norton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary O'boyle is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. O'boyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Ciecal RC Inc.

    769 Medical Center Ct Ste 303, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Errol Korn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Korn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Douglas & Nancy Barnhart Cancer Center At Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    769 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruben Carmona is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Carmona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schechter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Schechter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Booker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Booker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Herniated Disk, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Angiomyoma.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giovanna Casola is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Casola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Fowler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Hepatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Murphy is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Horowitz is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Horowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Richman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Richman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Ureterocele, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Weihe is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Weihe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Cough, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Neuroradiology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Ladd is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ladd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Cough, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dorathy Tamayo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tamayo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Boils, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Ascites.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Nurse Practitioner

    UC San Diego Health

    200 W Arbor Dr # 8765, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debbie Soldano is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Ms. Soldano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ampullary Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ampullary Cancer?

    Ampullary cancer is a rare cancer of the ampulla of Vater. The ampulla of Vater is a small opening that is part of the digestive system located by the small intestine where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join. Ampullary cancer can also form near or spread to the liver and pancreas.

    When should I see an Ampullary Cancer doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Ampullary Cancer doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Ampullary Cancer doctors near Chula Vista, 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 Ampullary Cancer doctors near Chula Vista, 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 Ampullary Cancer doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Ampullary Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer doctors near Chula Vista, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ampullary Cancer 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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