The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

Find the Top Appendicitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near San Diego, CA. Of these, 51 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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58 providers found
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Advanced in Appendicitis

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 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 
     (2.7 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 Practice
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Practice

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Utsav Patwardhan is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Diego, California. Dr. Patwardhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Colonic Atresia, Childhood Pancreatitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Practice
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Practice

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Kaylor is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Diego, California. Dr. Kaylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Jeffrey R. Toman M.D. PC

    4060 4th Ave Ste 510, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Toman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Toman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

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

    Fakhri M. Salem M.D. Inc.

    550 Washington St Ste 641, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishal Bansal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Fakhri M. Salem M.D. Inc.

    550 Washington St Ste 641, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amelia Simpson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Fakhri M. Salem M.D. Inc.

    550 Washington St Ste 641, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Krzyzaniak is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Krzyzaniak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

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

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Krosner is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Krosner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 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 Appendicitis. 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 Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Shanglei Liu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Liu 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 Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Samuel Eisenstein is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Eisenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Raul Coimbra is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Coimbra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Toxic Megacolon, Appendicitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    ABC Trauma Inc.

    7930 Frost St Ste 204, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 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.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Mcevoy is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mcevoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolysis, Appendicitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin West is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy.

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

    UC San Diego

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

    Lara Spence is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Spence is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    UCSD Department Of Pediatrics

    7910 Frost St Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Vinocur is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Vinocur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

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

    Office

    7930 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diane Wintz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wintz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    8010 Frost St Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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