The 20 Best Delayed Growth Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Delayed Growth near la jolla, CA. Of these, 55 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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56 providers found
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Capetanakis is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Capetanakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Pertussis.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health

    8910 Villa La Jolla Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Kim is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Delayed Growth, Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health

    8910 Villa La Jolla Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Scott is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children and Delayed Growth.

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    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Clairemont Mesa Medical Offices

    6911 Convoy Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Regina-Abesa is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Regina-Abesa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Clairemont Mesa Medical Offices

    6911 Convoy Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Lopez-Lizarraga is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lopez-Lizarraga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Microcephaly, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Family Care

    7011 Linda Vista Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Zaheer is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Zaheer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Omphalocele, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Family Care

    7011 Linda Vista Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Srividya Mahendran is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mahendran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Linda Vista Health Care Center

    6973 Linda Vista Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Dixon is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Cheng is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Obesity in Children, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Min is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Min is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    10243 Genetic Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uma Narayan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Narayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Bradley M. Peterson M.D. Inc.

    3030 Childrens Way Ste 115, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Shellington is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shellington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trisomy 13, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Asthma in Children, and Acute Pain. Dr. Shellington is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Broudy is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Broudy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His clinical expertise encompasses Zellweger Syndrome, Herpangina, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Kathleen Schwarz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Schwarz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, Rotor Syndrome, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Jennifer Giboney is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Giboney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Delayed Growth, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Melodie Carr is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth and Obesity in Children. Dr. Carr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Moo Cho is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Celiac Disease.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Alexandra Ghaben is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ghaben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth and Newborn Low Blood Sugar.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Children's Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynne Bird is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angelman Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, VACTERL Association, Mucolipidosis Type 4, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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

    Bianca Quinones-Perez is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Quinones-Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lowe Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Acute Pain, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Delayed Growth?

    Delayed growth is poor or abnormally slow height or weight gains in a child younger than age 5. This may just be normal, and the child may outgrow it.

    When should I see a Delayed Growth doctor near la jolla, 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 Delayed Growth doctor near la jolla, 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 Delayed Growth doctors near la jolla, 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 Delayed Growth doctors near la jolla, 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 Delayed Growth doctor near la jolla, 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 Delayed Growth doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Delayed Growth 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 Delayed Growth doctor near la jolla, 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 Delayed Growth 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 Delayed Growth 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 Delayed Growth doctors near la jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Delayed Growth 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 Delayed Growth doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Delayed Growth 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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