The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in La Mesa, CA

Find the Top Appendicitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 50 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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57 providers found
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Jacobsen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Alexander is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Honowitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Honowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Osteopenia.

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    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    ABC Trauma Inc.

    7930 Frost St Ste 204, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simone Langness is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Langness is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Concussion, and Subdural Hematoma.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Advanced in Appendicitis

    UC San Diego

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

    Sammer Jazbeh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jazbeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Todd Costantini is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Costantini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Phillip Dickinson M.D. A Professional Corp.

    8554 La Mesa Blvd, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Dickinson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Dickinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    8851 Center Dr Ste 303, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Briana Leung is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Orr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Orr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raed Manasrah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Manasrah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology

    Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Drive, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Sun is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

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

    Jeffrey Wannares is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Wannares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leah Farinas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Farinas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

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

    Christine Tung is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Juvenile Angiofibroma. Dr. Tung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diego Vicente is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Vicente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Hypoplasia, Pancreatic Cancer, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Gastrectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology

    San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    8745 Aero Dr Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    8745 Aero Dr Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Naheedy is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Naheedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    ABC Trauma Inc.

    7930 Frost St Ste 204, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Cha is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Concussion, and Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    San Diego General And Vascular Surgeons Medical Group Inc.

    7910 Frost St Ste 250, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Hamel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hamel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    8745 Aero Dr Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Koning is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Koning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Syndactyly, Jaundice, Appendicitis, and Acromicric Dysplasia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Appendicitis?

    Appendicitis is a condition in which your appendix gets inflamed. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the end of the large intestine.

    When should I see an Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis doctors near La Mesa, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendicitis 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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