The 20 Best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in Poway, CA

Find the Top Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia near Poway, CA. Of these, 60 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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70 providers found
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    San Diego Digestive Disease Consultant

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Poway, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    San Diego Digestive Disease Consultant

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyunsil Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Poway, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    San Diego Digestive Disease Consultant

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Snyder is a Gastroenterologist in Poway, California. Dr. Snyder has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion

    15611 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maram Zakko is a Gastroenterologist in Poway, California. Dr. Zakko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    15708 Pomerado Rd, Suite N107, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edmond Chan is a General Surgeon in Poway, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Vagotomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Nodurft is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nodurft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lyons is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Sharp Healthcare

    10670 Wexford St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Steichen is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Steichen has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Sharp Healthcare

    10670 Wexford St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Crissien is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Crissien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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

    Office

    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 111, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haritha Chelimilla is a Gastroenterologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Chelimilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    San Diego Dig Dis Consult R Snyder

    8008 Frost St Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sergio Flores is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Flores is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, and Endoscopy.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Syed Fehmi is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fehmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

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

    Rena Yadlapati is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yadlapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Michael Lajin M.D. Inc

    8860 Center Dr Ste 330, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahmoud Lajin is a Gastroenterologist in La Mesa, 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
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lazar is a Pediatric Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Lazar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Olde Del Mar Surgical Medical Group Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 570, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Bhoyrul is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bhoyrul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    Surgical Associates Of La Jolla Medical Group Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 820, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Mayer is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Indigestion, Colonic Malakoplakia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Mark Onaitis
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    9452 Medical Center Dr Rm 3E-313, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Onaitis is a Thoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Onaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Goldklang is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Goldklang has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Di Lauro is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Di Lauro has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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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