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    MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia near Chula Vista, CA. Of these, 59 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      Gregory J Wiener M D Professional Corporation

      353 Church Ave, Suite A, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Wiener is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Wiener has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      480 4th Ave, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Duque is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Duque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Gastric Dysmotility.

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      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      On Call Specialists Medical Group Of San Diego Inc

      435 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ivan Cubas is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Cubas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      435 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Lajin is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Lajin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Disease Associates Inc

      292 Euclid Ave, Suite 115, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Taddese Desta is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Desta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      480 4th Ave, Suite 506, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Johnson is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery

      On Call Specialists Medical Group Of San Diego Inc

      435 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Clifton Ewbank is a General Surgeon in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Ewbank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery

      On Call Specialists Medical Group Of San Diego Inc

      435 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Blake Spitzer is a General Surgeon in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Spitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      587 3rd Ave, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erick Alayo is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Alayo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery

      Coast Surgical Group A Medical Corporation

      786 3rd Ave, Suite B, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yifan Yang is a General Surgeon in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      752 Medical Ctr Ct, Suite 301, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Singer is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Disease Associates Inc

      292 Euclid Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carlton Thomas is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Disease Associates Inc

      292 Euclid Ave, Suite 115, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cynthia Schaeffer is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schaeffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      Kaiser Permanente Otay Mesa Medical Offices - Gastroenterology Department

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

      Carrie Wong is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Wong has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      Southern California Liver Centers Inc

      131 Orange Ave, Suite 101, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Szu is a Gastroenterologist in Coronado, California. Dr. Szu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      San Diego Gastroenterology Medical Associates

      4060 4th Ave, Suite 240, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sally Stipho is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Stipho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      San Diego Gastroenterology Medical Associates

      4060 4th Ave, Suite 240, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Cummins is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cummins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology

      San Diego Gastroenterology Medical Associates

      4060 4th Ave, Suite 240, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suja Dubois is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dubois is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Gastroenterology
      4060 Fourth Ave, Suite 240, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kishore Gaddipati is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gaddipati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      200 West Arbor Dr, Mail Code 8201, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Santiago Horgan is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Horgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?

      Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a defect in the diaphragm. The diaphragm, which is composed of muscle and other fibrous tissue, separates the organs in the abdomen from those in the chest. Abnormal development of the diaphragm before birth leads to defects ranging from a thinned area in the diaphragm to its complete absence. An absent or partially formed diaphragm results in an abnormal opening (hernia) that allows the stomach and intestines to move into the chest cavity and crowd the heart and lungs. This crowding can lead to underdevelopment of the lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia), potentially resulting in life-threatening breathing difficulties that are apparent from birth.

      When should I see a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors near Chula Vista, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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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