The 20 Best Chronic Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in la mesa, CA

Find the Top Chronic Pancreatitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Chronic Pancreatitis near la mesa, CA. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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51 providers found
    Elite in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Elite in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Taiwanese
    Accepting New Patients

    Tom Lin is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreas Divisum, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Andrew Lowy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lowy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahmoud Lajin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Lajin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    10039 Vine St, 
    Lakeside, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Mcfarland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeside, California. Dr. Mcfarland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mcfarland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Rebekah White is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Simeone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simeone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Simeone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Western Gastroenterology Medical Group

    8860 Center Dr, Ste 420, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Banaie is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Banaie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Banaie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis

    El Cajon Family Health Center

    525 E Main St, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Gordon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Obesity, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Gordon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Centers Of San Diego

    823 Gateway Center Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Brodsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brodsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Brodsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Paul D Wagner M D Inc.

    4060 4th Ave Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Wagner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wagner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Paul D Wagner M D Inc.

    4060 4th Ave Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Gavrilyuk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Gavrilyuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Gavrilyuk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Childrens Dental Clinic

    8110 Birmingham Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soma Kumar is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Chronic Pancreatitis.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Thomas Savides is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Savides is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Michael Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    La Maestra Community Health Centers

    1032 Broadway, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rami Michael is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Michael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Genesee Medical Group

    3880 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste 120, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaafar Al-Dahwi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Al-Dahwi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    823 Gateway Ctr Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Delly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Delly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Chronic Pancreatitis.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St, 
    National City, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nirali Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Renovascular Hypertension, Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Caring Hearts Medical Foundation And Health Services Inc

    2401 Reo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Iyabo Daramola is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Daramola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8110 Birmingham Way Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Feldstein is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Feldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Obesity, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Pancreatitis?

    Pancreatitis is swelling of the pancreas. When pancreatitis recurs and worsens, causing irreversible damage to the pancreas, it is called chronic pancreatitis. It is a long-term problem.

    When should I see a Chronic Pancreatitis doctor near la mesa, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor near la mesa, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctors near la mesa, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctors near la mesa, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor near la mesa, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor near la mesa, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctors near la mesa, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Pancreatitis 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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