The 20 Best Ampullary Cancer Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Ampullary Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Ampullary Cancer near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 47 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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56 providers found
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Hitendra Patel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 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 
     (8.2 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
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristina Hawk is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hawk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Mesenchymoma. Dr. Hawk is board certified in American Board Of Nuclear Medicine.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Andrew Lowy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lowy is rated as an Advanced 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Diane Simeone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simeone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    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 practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Jonathan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jonathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 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

    Office

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

    Michael Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    California Cancer Associates

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 560, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sinclair is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sinclair 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 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Deconde is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Deconde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ampullary Cancer, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    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 practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kwong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Bryan Clary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Clary 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Anthony Tadros is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tadros 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 Ascites, Visceromegaly, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Paul Fanta is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fanta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Aaron Miller is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Lawrence Leichman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Leichman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Physician Assistant

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Stefanie Sacknoff is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Ms. Sacknoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ampullary Cancer.

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

    Pet/Ct Center At Uc San Diego Health

    3960 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Murphy is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder 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 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 Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer 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 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 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 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 La Jolla, 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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