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

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The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Brain Tumor near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 75 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Elite in Brain Tumor

    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 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

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 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.

    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 
     (4.2 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.

    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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.2 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 
       (4.2 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.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor

      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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

      Marc Schwartz
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      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 Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE).

      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 
       (4.7 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.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      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 Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      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 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tyler Seibert is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Seibert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Follicular Lymphoma, and Prostatectomy.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Advanced in Brain Tumor

      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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Embolectomy.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Daniel Simpson is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      James Murphy is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

      Ramez Eskander
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      UCSD Heath Care

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

      Ramez Eskander is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Eskander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Splenectomy.

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

      Scripps Health

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

      Chien Chen is a Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      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 Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

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

      Proton Doctors Professional Corporation

      9730 Summers Ridge Rd, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 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.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor

      Prebys Cancer Center

      4044 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.5 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.

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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 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 Tumor 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 Tumor 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 Tumor 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 Tumor 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 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 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 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 La Jolla, 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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