The 20 Best Glioma Doctors Near Me in San Marcos, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Glioma near San Marcos, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced.

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22 providers found
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 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 Glioma. 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.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 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 Glioma. 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 Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Cleveland Clinic

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

    Tamara Sussman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Sussman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Arterial Embolism, Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma, and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

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    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic

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

    Mark Davison is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Davison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    CCARE San Marcos Cancer Center

    838 Nordahl Rd Fl 3, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Mcclay is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Mcclay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Mcclay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Uc San Diego Health-Vista Cancer Services

    910 Sycamore Ave Ste 102, 
    Vista, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fareeha Siddiqui is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Follicular Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Office

    910 Sycamore Ave Ste 370, 
    Vista, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Helton is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Helton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Helton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy Ste 140, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hardeep Phull is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Phull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Leukocytosis, Anemia, Angiosarcoma, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Phull is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Southern California Institute Of Neurological Surgery

    705 E Ohio Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Berman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Berman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Berman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    North County Neurosurgery

    6125 Paseo Del Norte Ste 140, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (7.7 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 Glioma. 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 Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    The Research Center Of Southern California LLC

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (7.7 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 Glioma. 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 Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Office

    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 210, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.0 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 Glioma. 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 Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Office

    326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 105, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.1 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 Glioma. 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.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    California Cancer Associates For Research And Excellence Inc

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

    Laurie Frakes is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Frakes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    4S Ranch

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

    Steven Eisenberg is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Eisenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Eisenberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    4S Ranch

    16918 Dove Canyon Rd Ste 103, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.3 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 Glioma. 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 Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    UC San Diego Health

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Jeswani is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jeswani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Jeswani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Hematology

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (10.1 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 Glioma. 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 Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Ciporen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ciporen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Uchiyama is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Uchiyama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Meningioma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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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