The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors Near Me in Chula Vista, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Brain Tumor near Chula Vista, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Brain Tumor
    Advanced in Brain Tumor

    Marilyn S. Norton M.D. Inc.

    769 Medical Center Ct Ste 202, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilyn Norton is an Oncologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Norton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Brain Tumor
    Distinguished in Brain Tumor

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tresa Mcgranahan is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Mcgranahan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, Glioma, and Astrocytoma.

    Experienced in Brain Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Marilyn S. Norton M.D. Inc.

    769 Medical Center Ct Ste 202, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Johnson is an Internal Medicine provider in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Brain Tumor?

    Common conditions include: Astrocytoma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Chondroma, Chondrosarcoma

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      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      Office

      769 Medical Center Ct Ste 100, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Bruggeman is a Radiation Oncologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Bruggeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      Ujjala Moolani MD Inc.

      855 Third Ave Ste 3330, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ramesh Kumar is an Oncologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      Douglas & Nancy Barnhart Cancer Center At Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

      769 Medical Center Ct, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ruben Carmona is a Radiation Oncologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Carmona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology | Nephrology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology | Nephrology

      Otay Mesa Medical Offices

      4650 Palm Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Puja Vora is a Neurologist and a Nephrologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Vora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Vora is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      UC San Diego

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

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

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      UC San Diego

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

      Jeffrey Pannell is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Pannell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      UC San Diego

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

      Brian Hirshman is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Hirshman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Oligodendroglioma, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Office

      114 C Ave, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexa Smith is a Neurosurgery provider in Coronado, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      2100 5th Ave, Ste 200, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Ott is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      Office

      3366 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Siavosh Vakilian is a Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Vakilian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Sickness, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Throat Cancer.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      Prebys Cancer Center

      4044 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shane Mesko is a Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mesko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      Office

      4033 3rd Ave Ste 410, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Grisolia is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Grisolia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Serotonin Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      Office

      200 W Arbor Dr Ste 1B, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anastasie Dunn is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      Prebys Cancer Center

      4044 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathryn Bollin is a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bollin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Bone Tumor, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      UC San Diego

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

      David Santiago is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      UC San Diego

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

      Arvin Wali is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Wali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Internal Carotid Agenesis, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      UC San Diego

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

      Alexander Khalessi is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Khalessi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      What is the definition of Brain Tumor?

      A primary brain tumor is a group (mass) of abnormal cells that start in the brain.

      When should I see a Brain Tumor doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Tumor doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Tumor doctors near Chula Vista, 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 Tumor doctors near Chula Vista, 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 Tumor doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Tumor doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Tumor 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 Tumor doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Tumor 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 Tumor 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 Tumor doctors near Chula Vista, CA?

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

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