The 20 Best Cystic Fibrosis Doctors Near Me in san diego, CA

Find the Top Cystic Fibrosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Cystic Fibrosis near san diego, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 4 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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25 providers found
    Distinguished in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Kamyar Afshar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Afshar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dina Bates is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Morris is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Morris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required
    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerant Rivera-Sanfeliz is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rivera-Sanfeliz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Cystic Fibrosis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Robert Schooley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Schooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Hepatitis C, Lung Transplant, and Craniectomy.

    Distinguished in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Distinguished in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3020 Childrens Way Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Akong is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Akong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jisha Joshua is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Joshua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Kenton Smitherman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Smitherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Bouland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Bouland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Sepsis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Molly Kantor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kantor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, COVID-19, Agranulocytosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Vineet Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharon Brouha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brouha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Brouha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Horman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Horman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Joseph Avalos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Avalos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Interstitial Nephritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Family Medicine

    San Diego Family Care

    4290 Polk Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zara Sheikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, Cystic Fibrosis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Advanced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Lenhart-Pendergrass is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lenhart-Pendergrass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis and Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID).

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Hagood is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hagood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis and Cystic Fibrosis. Dr. Hagood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Meerana Lim is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Mark Pian is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cystic Fibrosis
    Family Medicine

    Sd Sports Medicine And Family Health Center

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Chronic Pain.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cystic Fibrosis?

    Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited, slowly progressive disease that affects the cells in glands that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive fluids, by changing the electrolyte system in ways that make cells absorb too much sodium and water, causing the cells to produce thick mucus that clogs and damages several organs, including the lungs, liver, pancreas, intestines, urinary tract, and reproductive organs. As these organs become damaged, individuals with cystic fibrosis usually will develop severe, chronic lung disease and digestive problems, among other complications, such as malnutrition. Cystic fibrosis is usually diagnosed during infancy due to newborn screening.

    When should I see a Cystic Fibrosis doctor near san diego, 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 Cystic Fibrosis doctor near san diego, 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 Cystic Fibrosis doctors near san diego, 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 Cystic Fibrosis doctors near san diego, 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 Cystic Fibrosis doctor near san diego, 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 Cystic Fibrosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cystic Fibrosis 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 Cystic Fibrosis doctor near san diego, 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 Cystic Fibrosis 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 Cystic Fibrosis 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 Cystic Fibrosis doctors near san diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cystic Fibrosis 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 Cystic Fibrosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cystic Fibrosis 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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