The 20 Best Bladder Cancer Doctors Near Me in San Marcos, CA

Find the Top Bladder Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Bladder Cancer near San Marcos, CA. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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42 providers found
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Eltemamy is a Urologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Eltemamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Wilms Tumor, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    Office

    910 Sycamore Ave Ste 370, 
    Vista, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Helton is an Oncologist in Vista, California. Dr. Helton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Helton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices - Urology Department

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Middleton is a Urologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Middleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meatal Stenosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Middleton is currently accepting new patients.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Bladder Cancer?

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

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    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Zampini is a Urologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Zampini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Munoz is a Urologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Munoz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bladder Cancer, Varicocele, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Campbell is a Urologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Scrotal Swelling, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    CCARE San Marcos Cancer Center

    838 Nordahl Rd Fl 3, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Kosmo is a Hematologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Kosmo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Kosmo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    CCARE San Marcos Cancer Center

    838 Nordahl Rd Fl 3, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Mcclay is an Oncologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Mcclay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Mcclay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    PHMG Hematology/Oncology

    2125 Citracado Pkwy Ste 220, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muneeb Choudry is an Oncologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Choudry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    Uc San Diego Health-Vista Cancer Services

    910 Sycamore Ave Ste 102, 
    Vista, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fareeha Siddiqui is a Hematologist in Vista, California. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Follicular Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    Arch Health Medical Group Urology

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony Chen is a Urologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Retrograde Ejaculation, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    Palomar Urology

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Jones is a Urologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Horseshoe Kidney, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    Office

    16950 Via Tazon Fl 1, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Albo is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Albo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    Graybill Urology

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 300, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Polishuk is a Urologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Polishuk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Interstitial Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Polishuk is currently accepting new patients.

    Jason M. Phillips
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    La Costa Urology

    3907 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Phillips is a Urologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Phillips has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Empyema, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    North Coast Urology Medical Associates

    3609 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Shapiro is a Urologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Shapiro has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Familial Prostate Cancer, Vasectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    North Coast Urology Medical Associates

    3609 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Guerena is a Urologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Guerena has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Acute Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    North Coast Urology Medical Associates

    3609 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Frasier is a Urologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Frasier has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer

    Office

    651 E Pennsylvania Ave Ste 101, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Bosch is a Urologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Bosch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Cystitis, Urethral Stricture, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Bosch is currently accepting new patients.

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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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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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