The 20 Best Epidural Abscess Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Epidural Abscess Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Epidural Abscess near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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23 providers found
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Kevin Yoo M.D. APC

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 325, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Yoo is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Family Medicine

    The Cove At La Jolla

    7160 Fay Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Boyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    California Center For Neurointerventional Surgery

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Coufal is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coufal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Lugo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Leukemoid Reaction, Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    William Taylor is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Syringobulbia, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

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

    Jeffrey Ramos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4510 Executive Dr # 7, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Pham is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Vikram Udani MD Inc.

    11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 203, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Udani is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Udani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 250, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamron Mirkarimi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mirkarimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess

    Neurosurgical Medical Clinic Inc.

    3750 Convoy St Ste 301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Zachariah is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Zachariah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Apoplexy, Mastoidectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Medical Clinic Inc.

    3750 Convoy St Ste 301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Usman Khan is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Radiation Induced Meningioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Neuroepithelioma.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

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

    Scott Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Apoplexy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess

    Office

    7910 Frost St Ste 180, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jillian Plonsker is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Plonsker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Schwannoma, and Acoustic Neuroma.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    7910 Frost St Ste 120, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gonda is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Gonda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Tethered Cord Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Epidural Hematoma, Rhizotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Nikhil Murthy is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Murthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Brachial Plexopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Erb's Palsy, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Joseph Ciacci is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ciacci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Hematoma, Chiari Malformation, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess

    UC San Diego

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

    Alexander Khalessi is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Khalessi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Allergy & Asthma Prevention & Treatmen

    230 Prospect Pl Ste 220, 
    Coronado, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Rajpara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coronado, California. Dr. Rajpara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Pneumonia, Malnutrition, Epidural Abscess, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Steven D. Emmet M.D. Inc

    773 Academy Dr, 
    Solana Beach, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    114 C Ave, 
    Coronado, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexa Smith is a Neurosurgery provider in Coronado, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Awake Craniotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Epidural Abscess?

    An epidural abscess is a collection of pus (infected material) and germs between the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord and the bones of the skull or spine. The abscess causes swelling in the area.

    When should I see an Epidural Abscess 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 an Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 an Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Epidural Abscess 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 an Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Epidural Abscess 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 an Epidural Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Epidural Abscess 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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