The 20 Best Carotid Artery Disease Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Carotid Artery Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Carotid Artery Disease near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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72 providers found
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ehtisham Mahmud is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mahmud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiology

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pam Taub is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Taub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Heart Failure, Familial Dysautonomia, High Cholesterol, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla,, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sotirios Tsimikas is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Tsimikas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Stent Placement.

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    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center-Cteph & Pulmonary Hypertension

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Bandyk is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bandyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Distinguished in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    John Lane is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Aortic Dissection.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Fakhri M. Salem M.D. Inc.

    550 Washington St Ste 641, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Sise is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Peripheral Artery Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Blanchard is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Blanchard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Demaria is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Demaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Neurology

    Office

    9300 Campus Point Dr # 7774, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Olson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Olson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    General Surgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asma Mathlouthi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mathlouthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sophie Wang is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    General Surgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Clary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Clary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

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

    Jeffrey Weiss is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

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

    Gilda Tafreshi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tafreshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Embolism, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Scripps Health

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

    David Cork is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Cork is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure, Lipogranulomatosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tom Alsaigh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Alsaigh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    General Surgery

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    David Frankel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Isthmian Coarctation, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Center For Integrative Medicine

    10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Triffon is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Triffon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiology

    Munoz Medical Group Inc

    7345 Linda Vista Rd Ste A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tri Nguyen is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease

    San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group Inc

    3131 Berger Ave Ste 200, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raghava Gollapudi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Gollapudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Carotid Artery Disease?

    Carotid artery disease is when the carotid arteries become narrowed or blocked.

    The carotid arteries provide part of the main blood supply to your brain. They are located on each side of your neck. You can feel their pulse under your jawline.

    When should I see a Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Carotid Artery Disease 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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