The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in DICER1 Syndrome near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 51 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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54 providers found
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    9339 Genesee Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurie Greenberg is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Female Genital Sores, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 28, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are DICER1 Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Cronkhite-Canada Disease.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Cheryl Saenz is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Saenz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.

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    Ramez Eskander
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Ramez Eskander is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Eskander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 28, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Savides is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Savides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Surgical Associates Of La Jolla Medical Group Inc.

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

    Andrew Mayer is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Indigestion, Colonic Malakoplakia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Jung is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

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

    Wilson Kwong is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kwong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Jula Veerapong is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Veerapong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Syed Fehmi is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fehmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Michael Mchale is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mchale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Hitendra Patel is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Steven Plaxe is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Plaxe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Scripps Health

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Wilde is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wilde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

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

    Michael Silverman is an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Lump in the Abdomen, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Coyle is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kuldau is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kuldau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Scripps Health

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

    Sara Kim is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, Breast Lump, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keerti Gurushanthaiah is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gurushanthaiah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Menopause, Infertility, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    200 W Arbor Dr Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gobind Anand is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Anand has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of DICER1 Syndrome?

    DICER1 syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of a variety of cancerous and noncancerous (benign) tumors, most commonly certain types of tumors that occur in the lungs, kidneys, ovaries, and thyroid (a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck). Affected individuals can develop one or more types of tumors, and members of the same family can have different types. However, the risk of tumor formation in individuals with DICER1 syndrome is only moderately increased compared with tumor risk in the general population; most individuals with genetic changes associated with this condition never develop tumors.

    When should I see a DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the DICER1 Syndrome 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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