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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 98 doctor with experience in Glioma near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 83 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    98 providers found
      Advanced in Glioma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Glioma
      Radiation Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Parag Sanghvi is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sanghvi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

      Jyoti S. Mayadev
      Experienced in Glioma
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Glioma
      Radiation Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Jyoti Mayadev is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mayadev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Endometrial Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Elite in Glioma
      Elite in Glioma

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      David Piccioni is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Piccioni is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

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      Experienced in Glioma
      Experienced in Glioma

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Khalessi is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Khalessi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Glioma
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Glioma
      Radiation Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Loren Mell is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Cervical Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Throat Cancer.

      Experienced in Glioma
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Glioma
      Radiation Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Andrew Sharabi is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sharabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Melanoma, Prostate Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

      Experienced in Glioma
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology
      Experienced in Glioma
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Steven Plaxe is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Plaxe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

      Experienced in Glioma
      Experienced in Glioma

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeremy Ciporen is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ciporen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ciporen is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Glioma
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Glioma
      Radiation Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jona Hattangadi-Gluth is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hattangadi-Gluth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Arteriovenous Malformation, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm.

      Advanced in Glioma
      Advanced in Glioma

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Thomas Beaumont is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Beaumont is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Glioma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Glioma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Ezra Cohen is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma, Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, and Tongue Cancer.

      Experienced in Glioma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Glioma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Assuntina Sacco is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Sacco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Glioma
      Experienced in Glioma

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Joseph Osorio is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Osorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Lordosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Marc Schwartz
      Experienced in Glioma
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Glioma
      Neurosurgery

      Moores Cancer Center At UC San Diego Health

      3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marc Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, CA. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Glioma
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Glioma
      Neurosurgery
      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 411, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Distinguished in Glioma
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Glioma
      Neurosurgery

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Distinguished in Glioma
      Distinguished in Glioma

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Jessica Schulte is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schulte is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

      Experienced in Glioma
      Experienced in Glioma
      9500 Gilman Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nikita Choudhary is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Choudhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

      Experienced in Glioma
      Neurology
      Experienced in Glioma
      Neurology
      3030 Bunker Hill St, Suite # 230, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asha Das is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Glioblastoma.

      Experienced in Glioma
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Glioma
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Gertsch is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gertsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Glioma?

      Gliomas are a common type of brain tumor that develop from glial cells, which are specialized cells that surround and support neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. Gliomas are generally classified based on which type of glial cell is involved in the tumor: Astocytomas are a type of glioma that develop from star-shaped glial cells called astrocytes. Astrocytomas are the most common type of glioma. Ependymomas are another type of glioma that develop from ependymal cells that line the brain and spinal cord. Ependymomas are more likely to affect children than adults.  Optic gliomas affect the optic nerves, which send messages from the eyes to the brain.  Other notable types include diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, mixed gliomas, and oligodendrogliomas.

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

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

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

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