The 20 Best Desmoid Tumor Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

Find the Top Desmoid Tumor Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Desmoid Tumor near San Diego, CA. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery

    James Santiago Grisolia M.D. Inc.

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 204, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bret Langenberg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Langenberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Desmoid Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    Scripps Health

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

    Sharjeel Sabir is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sabir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ascites, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Liver Embolization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Edward Smitaman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Smitaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Fasciotomy.

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    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Gary Ghahremani is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ghahremani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Splenic Neoplasm, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Tudor Hughes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Evelyne Fliszar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Fliszar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Mini Pathria is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Pathria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Rivera is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Frank Chiarappa is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chiarappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Hand Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Matthew Meunier is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Meunier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteonecrosis, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Distinguished in Desmoid Tumor
    Distinguished in Desmoid Tumor

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Sarah Boles is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Boles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Bone Tumor.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc

    3075 Health Ctr Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Yan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Desmoid Tumor, and Varicose Veins.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    James P Tasto MD Inc

    6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Shillito is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shillito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 201, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Worsey is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Worsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Radiation Oncology

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prabhakar Tripuraneni is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tripuraneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Meningioma, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    Otay Mesa Medical Offices

    4650 Palm Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Helmers is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Helmers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondroma, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Infantile Myofibromatosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Helmers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hitendra Patel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jula Veerapong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Veerapong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sicklick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sicklick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chika Nwachukwu is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nwachukwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Desmoid Tumor?

    A desmoid tumor is an abnormal growth that arises from connective tissue, which is the tissue that provides strength and flexibility to structures such as bones, ligaments, and muscles. Affected individuals typically develop a single tumor, although some have multiple tumors. Desmoid tumors most often develop when people are in their 30s or 40s, although they can occur anytime between adolescence and late adulthood.

    When should I see a Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Desmoid Tumor 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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