The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Astrocytoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 68 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    David Piccioni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Piccioni is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Jessica Schulte is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schulte is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Jona Hattangadi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hattangadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Arteriovenous Malformation, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm.

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    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Leena Kansal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE).

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prabhakar Tripuraneni is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tripuraneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Meningioma, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    California Center For Neurointerventional Surgery

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Coufal is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coufal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Office

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

    Marc Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Thomas Beaumont is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Beaumont is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Parag Sanghvi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sanghvi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Daniel Simpson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Kathryn Gold is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Jyoti Mayadev is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mayadev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Endometrial Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tresa Mcgranahan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mcgranahan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, Glioma, and Astrocytoma.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    San Diego Pacific Oncology And Hematology Associates Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 830, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pushpendu Banerjee is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. 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 Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Sabina R. Wallach M.D. A Medical Corp

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 400, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabina Wallach is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology

    Uc San Diego Health La Jolla-Blood Drawing Lab

    8939 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 110, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jun Jiang is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Brain Tumor, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikita Choudhary is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Choudhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Jeffrey Steinberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Kathryn Becker is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Astrocytoma?

    Astrocytoma is a type of tumor that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. It originates from star-shaped cells called astrocytes that regulate electrical impulses in the brain. Astrocytomas are the most common form of glioma. Astrocytomas are classified into four different grades based on how aggressive the cancer is.  Grade 1 astrocytomas are the least aggressive. These tumors can be benign or slow-growing and are generally associated with long-term survival. This grade includes subependymomas and pilocytic astrocytomas.  Grade 2 astrocytomas are slow-growing tumors that may eventually develop into larger or more aggressive tumors.  Grade 3 astrocytomas are anaplastic (malignant) tumors. These grow more quickly than Grade 2. Grade 4 astrocytomas include glioblastoma multiforme, which is the most common primary brain tumor. Glioblastoma multiforme can quickly grow and spread to other parts of the brain, leading to seizures and other serious complications.

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

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

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

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