The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Doctors Near Me in La Mesa, CA

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 75 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery
    Elite in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.9 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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Neuroradiology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Venkatesh is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Venkatesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Ellison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Neuroradiology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yueyang Guo is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Guo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery

    Office

    8851 Center Dr Ste 303, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helen Sohn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Sohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kai Zu is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Zu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Igor Medic is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Medic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Boris Khamishon. Prof. Corp.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ananthram Reddy is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology Oncology

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Avenue, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xuemei Ye is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Anemia.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology Department

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Radha Canepa is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Canepa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Choriocarcinoma. Dr. Canepa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology

    San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    8745 Aero Dr Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Booker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Booker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Herniated Disk, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Angiomyoma.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schechter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Schechter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Zink is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Zink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Cynthia Santillan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Santillan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ampullary Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology

    UC San Diego

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

    Joy Liau is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Liau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ampullary Cancer, Ascites, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Giovanna Casola is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Casola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Mary O'boyle is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. O'boyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Katherine Richman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Richman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Ureterocele, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Aman Khurana is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Khurana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Ascites.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor?

    A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. This type of tumor is thought to grow from specialized cells found in the gastrointestinal tract called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) or precursors to these cells. Affected individuals can develop one or more tumors. GISTs are usually found in adults between ages 40 and 70; rarely, children and young adults develop this type of tumor.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near La Mesa, 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near La Mesa, 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctors near La Mesa, 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctors near La Mesa, 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near La Mesa, 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Stromal 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near La Mesa, 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctors near La Mesa, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Stromal 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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