The 20 Best Herniated Disc Surgery Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Herniated Disc Surgery

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Herniated Disc Surgery near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

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

    James Bruffey is an Orthopedics provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bruffey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

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

    Timothy Peppers is an Orthopedics provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Peppers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Scripps Mercy Physician Partners

    332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Kim is an Orthopedics provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Optum Coastal Pulmonary Associates

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

    Dr Jamieson is an Orthopedics provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Jamieson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Ellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Orthostatic Hypotension, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Kao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ardeshir Dabestani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Dabestani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Pulmonary Embolism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Orthopaedic Specialists Of North County

    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neville Alleyne is an Orthopedics provider in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Alleyne has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    The Research Center Of Southern California LLC

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Nguyen is a Neurosurgery provider in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    The Research Center Of Southern California LLC

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Tung is a Neurosurgery provider in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Tung is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic

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

    Mark Davison is a Neurosurgery provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Davison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Thorne is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Thorne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Distinguished in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Distinguished in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Eastlack is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Bagheri is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic

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

    Perry Dhaliwal is a Neurosurgery provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Dhaliwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Microdiscectomy and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mundis is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mundis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedics

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Barba is an Orthopedics provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Barba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Barba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    General Surgery

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Frankel is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Isthmian Coarctation, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine

    Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark O'brien is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Orthopaedic Specialists Of North County

    3905 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Payam Moazzaz is an Orthopedics provider in Oceanside, California. Dr. Moazzaz has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disc Surgery 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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