The 20 Best Appendix Cancer Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Appendix Cancer near encinitas, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
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    CCARE Encinitas Cancer Center

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    858-437-9941
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Mcclay is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Mcclay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Mcclay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Alberto Bessudo
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Alberto Bessudo
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    California Cancer Associates For Research And Excellence, Inc

    326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 105, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Bessudo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bessudo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Multiple Myeloma, Colorectal Cancer, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

    Distinguished in Appendix Cancer
    Distinguished in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    858-822-6135
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Fanta is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fanta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Laurie Frakes
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Laurie Frakes
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    California Cancer Associates For Research And Excellence Inc

    16918 Dove Canyon Rd Ste 103, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    858-649-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Frakes is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Frakes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    North County Oncology Medical Clinic Inc

    3617 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    760-758-5770
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Warren Paroly is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Paroly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Febrile Neutropenia, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

    Advanced in Appendix Cancer
    Advanced in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    858-822-3115
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Hitendra Patel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Advanced in Appendix Cancer
    Advanced in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    858-822-2372
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Shumei Kato is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Colorectal Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Appendix Cancer
    Advanced in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    858-822-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Miller is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    PHMG Hematology/Oncology

    2125 Citracado Pkwy Ste 220, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    760-740-2715
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muneeb Choudry is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Choudry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Choudry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Mary L. Krinsky
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Mary L. Krinsky
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    619-543-2347
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Krinsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Krinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholangitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    858-822-7973
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Appendix 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 Appendix Cancer
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    858-822-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony Reid is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Ucsd Health Moores Cancer Center

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

    Gregory Botta is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Botta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Peter Vu
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Peter Vu
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Ucsd Health Moores Cancer Center

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

    Peter Vu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Kay Chen
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Kay Chen
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    858-552-8585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kay Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma and Appendix Cancer.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    San Marcos

    838 Nordahl Rd Ste 300, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    442-274-0566
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Eisenberg is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Eisenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Eisenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Joel M. Lamon
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Joel M. Lamon
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    San Marcos

    838 Nordahl Rd Ste 300, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    858-437-9941
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Lamon is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Lamon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Lamon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer

    Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Pacific Oncology And Hematology Associates Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 830, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    858-309-6585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Pushpendu Banerjee is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Experienced in Appendix Cancer
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Pacific Oncology And Hematology Associates Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 830, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    858-309-6585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Appendix Cancer. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Appendix Cancer doctor near encinitas, 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 Appendix Cancer doctor near encinitas, 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 do I find the best Appendix Cancer doctor near encinitas, CA?

    You can find an Appendix Cancer doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Appendix Cancer doctors near encinitas, 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 Appendix Cancer doctors near encinitas, 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 Appendix Cancer doctor near encinitas, 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 Appendix Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendix 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 Appendix Cancer doctor near encinitas, 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 Appendix 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 Appendix 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 Appendix Cancer doctors near encinitas, CA?

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

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