The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in la mesa, CA

Find the Top Aortic Dissection Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near la mesa, CA. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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57 providers found
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    John Lane-Iii is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lane-Iii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Aortic Dissection.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Barleben is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Barleben is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Vascular Associates Of San Diego

    8860 Center Dr Ste 450, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Musicant is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Musicant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy.

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    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa,, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Genaro Fernandez is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa,, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Cook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Sherev Heart And Vascular Clinic Inc.

    1380 El Cajon Blvd Ste 100, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Naghi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Naghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Naghi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Avenue, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Liana Joa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Joa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Splenic Infarction, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Joa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1845 E 12th St, 
    National City,, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Sharf is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in National City,, California. Dr. Sharf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stable Angina, Necrosis, Metabolic Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sharf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Eugene Golts is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Golts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Lung Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Elsie Ross is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    8010 Frost St Ste 408, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Adamson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Adamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    8010 Frost St Ste 408, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Limmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Limmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Necrosis, Arterial Embolism, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Offices 1 - Vascular Surgery Department

    5251 Viewridge Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Chia is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Chia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Viewridge Medical Offices 1

    5251 Viewridge Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pouria Parsa is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Parsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Lymphangitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Parsa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group Inc.

    3131 Berger Ave, Suite 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Hoagland is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hoagland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eunice Kwon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Salem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Salem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keval Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Cox is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Pulmonary Edema, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paulo Guillinta is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Guillinta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Guillinta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Aortic Dissection?

    Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood out of the heart (aorta). As the tear extends along the wall of the aorta, blood can flow in between the layers of the blood vessel wall (dissection). This can lead to aortic rupture or decreased blood flow (ischemia) to organs.

    When should I see an Aortic Dissection doctor near la mesa, 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 Aortic Dissection doctor near la mesa, 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 Aortic Dissection doctors near la mesa, 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 Aortic Dissection doctors near la mesa, 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 Aortic Dissection doctor near la mesa, 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 Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Dissection 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 Aortic Dissection doctor near la mesa, 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 Aortic Dissection 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 Aortic Dissection 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 Aortic Dissection doctors near la mesa, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection 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 Aortic Dissection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Dissection 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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