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

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The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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42 providers found
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem 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

    Leena Kansal is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE).

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    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 in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coufal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Marc Schwartz
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    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 in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    David Piccioni is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Piccioni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Vikram Udani MD Inc.

    11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 203, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Udani is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Udani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    UC San Diego

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

    Jeffrey Gertsch is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gertsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Kevin Yoo M.D. APC

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 325, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Yoo is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    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 in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    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 in La Jolla, California. Dr. Beaumont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem 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

    Jeffrey Steinberg is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Jessica Schulte is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Hatim Husain is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Husain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Burdick is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Burdick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Parkinson's Disease, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4510 Executive Dr # 7, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Pham is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Faith Barnett is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Pediatric Radiology

    UCSD Department Of Pediatrics

    7910 Frost St Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Vinocur is a Pediatric Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Vinocur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neuroradiology

    UC San Diego

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

    Julie Marek is a Neuroradiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Marek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Stroke, Nasal Flaring, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Neurosurgical Medical Clinic Inc.

    3750 Convoy St Ste 301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Zachariah is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Zachariah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Apoplexy, Mastoidectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    3010 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Elster is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Elster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Brain Stem Cancer, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Vikram Udani MD Inc.

    11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 203, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Ammirati is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ammirati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Craniectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Brain Stem Cancer?

    Brainstem cancers are usually astrocytomas or gliomas that are classified by their location in different areas of the brainstem and include focal brainstem gliomas, diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG), and diffuse midline gliomas. Depending on the type and location, brainstem cancers may progress slowly or rapidly, range from grades I–IV, and may occur in children and adults.

    When should I see a Brain Stem 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 Brain Stem 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 Brain Stem 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 Brain Stem 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 Brain Stem 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 Brain Stem Cancer doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Stem 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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