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

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The 20 Best Autism Spectrum Disorder Doctors near La Mesa, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 260 doctor with experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 240 are Experienced and 20 are Advanced.

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260 providers found
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    El Cajon Family Health Center

    525 E Main St, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hall is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Hall 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), Major Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Neurology
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Neurology

    Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cam Tran is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Newell is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Newell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Croup.

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    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Neighborhood Healthcare

    855 E Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriel Rodarte is a Psychiatrist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Rodarte 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).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    SCPMG La Mesa Laboratory

    8080 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Spencer is a Pediatrics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    SCPMG La Mesa Laboratory

    8080 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Steele is a Pediatrics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Steele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Roseola.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    SCPMG La Mesa Laboratory

    8080 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yves Terrazas is a Pediatrics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Terrazas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, and Croup.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Family Medicine

    La Mesa Medical Offices

    8080 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Cao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Tietz Syndrome, and Costochondritis. Dr. Cao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    Office

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr Fl 5, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Reed is a Pediatrics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Van Der Woude Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Dap Health-La Mesa Pediatrics

    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 200, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Short is a Pediatrics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

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

    Cherie Chu is a Pediatrics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Van Der Woude Syndrome, Delayed Growth, Obesity in Children, and Sunken Fontanelles.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

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

    Sara Rourke is a Pediatrics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Rourke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

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

    Rachel Gianfortune is a Pediatrics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gianfortune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego-Calle Verde

    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Van Ness is a Pediatrics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Van Ness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top area of expertise is Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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

    Allergy Associates Medical Group Inc

    6386 Alvarado Ct Ste 210, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joy Kennedy is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Bulimia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Kumara Prathipati, M.D., Inc.

    4276 54th Pl Ste B, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kumara Prathipati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Prathipati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    City Heights Family Health Center

    5454 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Griselda Higuera is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Higuera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Lucks Psychology Inc

    6367 Alvarado Ct Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Michlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Michlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Acquired Hemophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    Office

    4405 Vandever Ave Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mimi Dao is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Dao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's Primary Care Medical Group Inc

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trevor Henderson is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Roseola, Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Herpangina.

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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 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 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 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 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 Mesa, 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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