The 20 Best Heart Tumor Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Heart Tumor near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Experienced in Heart Tumor

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Carazo is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Carazo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Transposition of the Great Arteries, Pulmonary Valves Agenesis, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Cardiology

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla,, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Morcos is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Morcos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Failure.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla,, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Austin Robinson is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, and Angioplasty.

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    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Eric Adler is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Adler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Danon Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Heart Tumor
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Heart Tumor
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Tyner is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tyner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Prima Primary Medical Association Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Adrian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Adrian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Dehydration, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Prima Primary Medical Association Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Covner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Covner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Lugo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemoid Reaction, Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preeti Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Sepsis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surya Chetlapalli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chetlapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Stroke, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    General Surgery

    Scripps Health

    9898 Genesee Ave Fl 3, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Stahl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Stahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Blanchard is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Blanchard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Ramos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terence Gan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Thoracic Surgery

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scot Brewster is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Brewster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    8001 Frost St, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Grossfeld is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Grossfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jacobsen Syndrome, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Marfan Syndrome, and Atrioventricular Septal Defect.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henri Justino is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Justino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjeet Hegde is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Hegde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Thoracic Surgery

    John J. Nigro, MD

    3020 Children's Way, Mc5078, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Nigro is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nigro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Stent Placement, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Nigro is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery). Dr. Nigro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Heart Tumor
    Pediatrics

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Mueller is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Myxoma, Coarctation of the Aorta, Isthmian Coarctation, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Heart Tumor?

    A heart tumor, also known as a cardiac tumor, is a growth in the heart that can be either cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). A heart tumor can originate in the heart (primary), also known as a myxoma, or spread from another part of the body (secondary).

    When should I see a Heart Tumor 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 Heart Tumor 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 Heart Tumor 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 Heart Tumor 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 Heart Tumor 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 Heart Tumor doctor search results page. 

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

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

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