The 20 Best Decorticate Posture Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Decorticate Posture near encinitas, CA. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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29 providers found
    Advanced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    University Of CA San Diego

    1200 Garden View Rd, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Ball is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ball is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Decerebrate Posture, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Family Medicine

    380 Stevens Ave

    380 Stevens Ave Ste 310, 
    Solana Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Yuhas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Solana Beach, California. Dr. Yuhas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Rheumatic Fever, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Steven D. Emmet M.D. Inc

    773 Academy Dr, 
    Solana Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Blaine Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Solana Beach, California. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Bryan Leek is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Leek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Bugbee is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bugbee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Arthritis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acquired Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Hives.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shipra Khushu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Khushu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Keefe is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Keefe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Bagheri is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteotomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mundis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mundis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic And Research Foundation

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Fraiser is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fraiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Vista

    145 Thunder Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ethan Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Orthopedics

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Barba is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Barba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Barba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Medical Center Jefferson

    2205 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Peppers is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Peppers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Tayyab is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tayyab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Rosenfield is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rosenfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kimball is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kimball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Orthopedics

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Knutson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Knutson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Knutson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture

    Truecare

    605 Crouch St Bldg C, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dayanthi Kurukulasuriya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Kurukulasuriya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vulvovaginitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Experienced in Decorticate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Chang is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decorticate Posture. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Foot Drop, and Sciatica.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Decorticate Posture?

    Decorticate posture is an abnormal posturing in which a person is stiff with bent arms, clenched fists, and legs held out straight. The arms are bent in toward the body and the wrists and fingers are bent and held on the chest.

    This type of posturing is a sign of severe damage in the brain. People who have this condition should get medical attention right away.

    When should I see a Decorticate Posture doctor near encinitas, 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 Decorticate Posture doctor near encinitas, 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 Decorticate Posture doctors near encinitas, 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 Decorticate Posture doctors near encinitas, 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 Decorticate Posture doctor near encinitas, 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 Decorticate Posture doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Decorticate Posture 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 Decorticate Posture doctor near encinitas, 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 Decorticate Posture 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 Decorticate Posture 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 Decorticate Posture doctors near encinitas, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Decorticate Posture 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 Decorticate Posture doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Decorticate Posture 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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