The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Brain Tumor near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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71 providers found
    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Elite in Brain Tumor

    UCSD Heath Care

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

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

    Advanced in Brain Tumor
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Brain Tumor
    Radiation Oncology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    1200 Garden View Rd, Suite 210, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Tringale is a Radiation Oncologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Tringale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Ependymoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Brain Tumor
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Brain Tumor
    Radiation Oncology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Parag Sanghvi is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sanghvi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    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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      Jyoti S. Mayadev
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Jyoti Mayadev is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mayadev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Endometrial Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Hematology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Hematology

      Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

      326 Santa Fe Dr, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Mason is a Hematologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      Office

      326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 105, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alberto Bessudo is an Oncologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bessudo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Multiple Myeloma, Colorectal Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      1200 Garden View Rd, Suite 210, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Chou is a Radiation Oncologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Chou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pineoblastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Chordoma.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      1200 Garden View Rd, Suite 210, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Straka is a Radiation Oncologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Straka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Bone Tumor.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      1200 Garden View Rd, Suite 210, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunil Advani is a Radiation Oncologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Advani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      North County Neurosurgery

      6125 Paseo Del Norte Ste 140, 
      Carlsbad, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Evan Winograd is a Neurosurgery provider in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Winograd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Empty Sella Syndrome, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      The Research Center Of Southern California LLC

      6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
      Carlsbad, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Nguyen is a Neurosurgery provider in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Loren Mell is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Cervical Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Throat Cancer.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Andrew Sharabi is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sharabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Melanoma, Prostate Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Cleveland Clinic

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

      Gregory Glauser is a Neurosurgery provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Glauser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Pica, Arteriovenous Malformation, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Cleveland Clinic

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

      Pranay Soni is a Neurosurgery provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Soni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Meningocele, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microvascular Decompression.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Vikram Udani MD Inc.

      11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 203, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (10.9 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 Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor

      UCSD Heath Care

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

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

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      Proton Doctors Professional Corporation

      9730 Summers Ridge Rd, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jona Hattangadi-Gluth is a Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hattangadi-Gluth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Arteriovenous Malformation, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Hematology | Oncology

      4S Ranch

      16918 Dove Canyon Rd Ste 103, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joel Lamon is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lamon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Lamon is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

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

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

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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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