The 20 Best Autism Spectrum Disorder Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 179 doctor with experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 162 are Experienced and 17 are Advanced.

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    Jack Perlov
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - La Jolla

    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, Ste C217, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Perlov is a Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Perlov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Perlov is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

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

    Jay Giedd is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Giedd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia, Asperger's Syndrome, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    3350 La Jolla Dr # 116a, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ming Tsuang is a Psychiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Tsuang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    7301 Girard Ave Ste 301, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Vaux is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Vaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Monophosphate Deaminase Deficiency, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C230, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Bewley is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bewley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, and Bulimia.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Office

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Tang is a Pediatrics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Delayed Growth, Obesity in Children, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Office

    5726 La Jolla Blvd Ste 107, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Mcgowan is a Pediatrics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mcgowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Croup, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists La Jolla

    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C230, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Stevens is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry

    Uc San Diego Health La Jolla-Psychiatry

    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C101, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Castro is a Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Regents Of The University Of California

    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Murray Stein is a Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - La Jolla

    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, Ste C217, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Rego is a Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rego is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Rego is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Ashraf M Elmashat MD Inc

    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shavon Moore is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    9500 Gilman Drive, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristin Cadenhead is a Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Cadenhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    200 W Arbor Dr # Mc8809, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leopoldine Matialeu is a Psychiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Matialeu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Fl 4, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aliya Frederick is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Frederick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Memory Loss, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Coufal is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Coufal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Subglottic Stenosis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Malnutrition, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

    John Lowry
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrist & Therapists-San Diego, Hotel Circle

    1550 Hotel Cir N Ste 450, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lowry is a Psychiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lowry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    Clairemont Mesa Medical Offices

    6911 Convoy Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Lopez is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Microcephaly, and Delayed Growth.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Clairemont Mesa Medical Offices

    6911 Convoy Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chadley Huebner is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Huebner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hypochondroplasia, and Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Clairemont Mesa Medical Offices

    6911 Convoy Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nidia Alduncin is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Alduncin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. It often appears in the first 2 to 3 years of life. ASD affects the brain's ability to develop normal social and communication skills.

    When should I see an Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Autism Spectrum Disorder 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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