The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in DICER1 Syndrome near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 62 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Oncology | Hematology
    2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 230, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Olga Olevsky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Olevsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mesothelioma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Olevsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudolph Bedford is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bedford 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, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bedford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyo Park is an Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Neuralgia, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Garden Level, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Parvin Peddi is an Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Peddi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Peddi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Rm 205, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    1223 16th St, Suite 1100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Kusske is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kusske 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, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Core Surgery Center Inc

    2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 304, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolaos Palaskas is a Hematologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Palaskas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are DICER1 Syndrome, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Hemochromatosis, and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Premiere Oncology A Medical Corporation

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Hecht is an Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology

    Core Surgery Center Inc

    2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 304, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Mccann is a Hematologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mccann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care

    1223 16th St Ste 3100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Ovsiowitz is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Ovsiowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care

    1223 16th St Ste 3100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Nordstrom is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nordstrom has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Regents Univ Of Calif Los Angeles

    1010 Veteran Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beth Karlan is an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Karlan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Oophorectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Physician Assistant | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Physician Assistant | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Frankenthal is a Physician Assistant and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Frankenthal has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanaz Memarzadeh is an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Memarzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Vulvectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Baker is a Surgical Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ritu Salani is an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Salani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tiffany Lai is an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Haunschild is an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Haunschild is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, and Hysterectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Physician Assistant | Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Physician Assistant | Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Walchonski is a Physician Assistant and a Gynecologic Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Walchonski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 700, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Ghassemi is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ghassemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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