The 20 Best Bladder Cancer Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Bladder Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Bladder Cancer near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Bladder Cancer
    Elite in Bladder Cancer

    UC San Diego

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

    Andrew Kader is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kader is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cystectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Michael Kosty
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kosty is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kosty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    Coastal Neurological Medical Group

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 440, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Naitoh is a Urologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Naitoh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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    Common conditions include: Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

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    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    Coastal Neurological Medical Group

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 440, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Cohen is a Urologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    Coastal Neurological Medical Group

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 440, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Butler is a Urologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Butler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    University Of California San Diego Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr # 7381, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Parsons is a Urologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Parsons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Prostatic Artery Embolization.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

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

    Ramdev Konijeti is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Konijeti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

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

    Jeffrey Zeitung is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Zeitung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Bladder Cancer
    Distinguished in Bladder Cancer

    UC San Diego

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

    Amirali Salmasi is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Salmasi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Distinguished in Bladder Cancer
    Distinguished in Bladder Cancer

    Hillcrest Urological Medical GRP.

    4060 4th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Salem is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Salem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    La Jolla Urology Medical Group

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 416, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Simon is a Urologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    Coastal Neurological Medical Group

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 440, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hung Nguyen is a Urologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Obstructive Uropathy, Neurogenic Bladder, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    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 in La Jolla, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    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 in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    California Cancer Associates

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 560, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sinclair is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sinclair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Manoj Monga is a Urologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Monga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Perirenal Abscess, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Jeet Minocha is an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Minocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Anthony Tadros is an Internal Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tadros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Frederick Millard is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Millard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Testicular Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Hematology
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Hematology

    Perlman Clinic

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

    Marie Shieh is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Shieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Bladder Cancer?

    Bladder cancer is a malignancy of the organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine and is the sixth most common cancer in the U.S. Bladder cancer frequently starts in the cells lining the bladder (urothelial cells); however, it can also occur in other types of bladder cells as well as include more than one type of cell. Three types of bladder cancer that begin in the cells lining the bladder (urothelial cells) are 1) urothelial carcinoma, which is also called transitional cell carcinoma; 2) squamous cell carcinoma; and 3) adenocarcinoma. Urothelial carcinoma (Transitional cell carcinoma) – Urothelial carcinoma, which is the most common type of bladder cancer in the U.S., is found in the cells lining the inside of the bladder (urothelial), which expand when the bladder is full and contract when it is empty. Squamous cell carcinoma – Squamous cell carcinoma can occur from chronic bladder irritation, such as frequent bladder infections or long-term catheterization. While rare in the U.S., this cancer is common in other countries where parasite infections called schistosomiasis cause frequent bladder infections. Adenocarcinoma – Adenocarcinoma occurs in the glands of the bladder that secrete mucus and is rare in the U.S. Bladder cancer is further classified as either non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) or muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) – Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is the most common type of bladder cancer, and usually does not spread (metastasize); however, it frequently recurs after treatment. Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) – Muscle-invasive bladder cancer spreads to the muscle wall of the bladder and can be life-threatening. Bladder cancer is also categorized by the following stages: Stage 0 (0a and Ois) – Non-invasive papillary carcinoma or carcinoma in situ, with abnormal cells that may become cancerous and spread (metastasize). Stage I – Cancer has spread to the connective beyond the inner lining of the bladder (urothelial cells). Stage II – Cancer has spread to the muscle layers of the bladder. Stage III (IIIA and IIIB) – Cancer has spread to the fat outside the bladder, and possibly the reproductive organs, such as uterus, vagina, prostate, or seminal vesicles; or cancer has spread to one pelvic lymph node. Stage IV (IVA an IVB) – Cancer has spread from bladder to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) or pelvis; or cancer has spread to lymph nodes above common iliac arteries. Cancer has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body, such as liver, lung, and bone. Bladder cancers are further categorized based on the appearance of cells, as either a low-grade bladder tumor or high-grade bladder tumor. Low-grade bladder tumor – Low-grade bladder tumor has cells that look more like normal cells, grows slowly, and is usually non-invasive (does not spread). High-grade bladder tumor – High-grade bladder tumor has cells that look abnormal, is more aggressive, and is usually invasive (spreads). The stage and grade of bladder cancer determines its treatment and outcome (prognosis).

    When should I see a Bladder Cancer 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 a Bladder Cancer 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 Bladder Cancer 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 Bladder Cancer 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 a Bladder Cancer 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 Bladder Cancer doctor search results page. 

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

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

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