The 20 Best Glioma Doctors Near Me in la mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Glioma near la mesa, CA. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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89 providers found
    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.9 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 Glioma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Advanced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Kim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    Moores Cancer Center At UC San Diego Health

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

    Marc Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, CA. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Jyoti Mayadev is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mayadev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Endometrial Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Advanced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.0 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 Glioma. 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.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    Victoria Sharma MD Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 602, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hebrew, Spanish, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabareesh Natarajan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Natarajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Natarajan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Robert W. Foster MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 105, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyrone Hardy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Apoplexy, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

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

    David Bodkin is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bodkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

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

    Kelly Dewitt is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Dewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Breast Cancer, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

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

    Barry Uhl is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Uhl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

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

    Lori Coleman is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Tongue Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices - Neurology Department

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Spier is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Spier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Branko Huisa-Garate is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huisa-Garate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Huisa-Garate is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Pet/Ct Center At Uc San Diego Health

    3960 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Sharabi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sharabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Melanoma, Prostate Cancer, and Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Takesuye is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Takesuye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), and Anal Cancer. Dr. Takesuye is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3010 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Levy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Levy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Central Pain Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Arachnoid Cysts, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3010 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Elster is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Elster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Brain Stem Cancer.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3010 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Paul is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Geller is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Geller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wilms Tumor, Hepatoblastoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Geller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Advanced in Glioma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 200A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Purcell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Purcell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Dysgraphia, and Migraine.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 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 Glioma 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 Glioma 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 Glioma 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 Glioma 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 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 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 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 mesa, 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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