The 20 Best Glioblastoma Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Glioblastoma near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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60 providers found
    Elite in Glioblastoma
    Elite in Glioblastoma

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    David Piccioni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Piccioni is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Hematology

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mason is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Experienced in Glioblastoma

    Office

    326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 105, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Bessudo is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bessudo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Multiple Myeloma, Colorectal Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Office

    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 210, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Urbanic is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Urbanic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Anal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Neurosurgery

    North County Neurosurgery

    6125 Paseo Del Norte Ste 140, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Winograd is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Winograd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empty Sella Syndrome, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Pennell is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Pennell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Glioblastoma
    Distinguished in Glioblastoma

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Jessica Schulte is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schulte is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Distinguished in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Jona Hattangadi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hattangadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Arteriovenous Malformation, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm.

    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Experienced in Glioblastoma

    Office

    202 Stratford Park Cir, 
    Del Mar, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Reich is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Del Mar, California. Dr. Reich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Agranulocytosis, and Glioma.

    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology

    California Cancer Associates For Research And Excellence Inc

    16918 Dove Canyon Rd Ste 103, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hoopes is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hoopes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    4S Ranch

    16918 Dove Canyon Rd Ste 103, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Lamon is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lamon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Lamon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic

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

    Pranay Soni is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Soni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Meningocele, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Microvascular Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

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

    Prabhakar Tripuraneni is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tripuraneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Meningioma, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Glioblastoma
    Experienced in Glioblastoma

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Leena Kansal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE).

    Advanced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

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

    Chien Chen is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Advanced in Glioblastoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Glioblastoma
    Neurosurgery

    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 Glioblastoma. 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 Glioblastoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Glioblastoma
    Neurosurgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Thomas Beaumont is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Beaumont is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Daniel Simpson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Advanced in Glioblastoma
    Advanced in Glioblastoma

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Kathryn Gold is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Advanced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioblastoma
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Loren Mell is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Cervical Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Throat Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Glioblastoma?

    Glioblastoma is the most aggressive type of brain cancer. Glioblastoma develops from glial cells, which are specialized cells that surround and support neurons (nerve cells) in the brain.  Glioblastomas are classified as malignant Grade 4 tumors, meaning that they are rapidly reproducing and spreading.

    When should I see a Glioblastoma 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 a Glioblastoma 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 Glioblastoma 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 Glioblastoma 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 a Glioblastoma 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 Glioblastoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glioblastoma 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 Glioblastoma 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 Glioblastoma 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 Glioblastoma 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 Glioblastoma doctors near Encinitas, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Glioblastoma 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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