The 20 Best Epidural Abscess Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

Find the Top Epidural Abscess Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Epidural Abscess near encinitas, CA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Don Hammi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hammi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gautam Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Steven D. Emmet M.D. Inc

    773 Academy Dr, 
    Solana Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    The Research Center Of Southern California LLC

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Nguyen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    The Research Center Of Southern California LLC

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Tung is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Tung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarel Vorster is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Vorster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Vorster is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Spinal Shock, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Vikram Udani MD Inc.

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

    Vikram Udani is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Udani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Martin Pham is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Kevin Yoo M.D. APC

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

    Frank Yoo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

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

    Jackson Health System

    11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 202, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Hurtado-De is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hurtado-De is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Hurtado-De is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 250, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.9 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. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hani Malone is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Malone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Redfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Redfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Aspergillosis, Lymphangitis, and Infective Endocarditis.

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

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

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

    Pamela Lam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Low Sodium Level, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Afshin Nahavandi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Nahavandi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Armen Malkhasian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Malkhasian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Malkhasian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marko Markov is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Markov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    William Taylor is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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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