The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 115 doctor with experience in Herniated Disk near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 95 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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115 providers found
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Cooper is a Neuroradiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cooper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Anderson is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Radiology

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Zink is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Zink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

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    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Booker is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Booker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Herniated Disk, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Angiomyoma.

    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Reich is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Reich has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Hiller is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hiller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Arvind Vijayasarathi is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Vijayasarathi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, and Headache.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Ali Sepahdari is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sepahdari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Fecal Impaction, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stellios Karnezis is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Karnezis has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Fecal Impaction, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Raymond Hong is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Tomer Roth is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Jack Zyroff is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Zyroff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Lung Cancer, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maurice Zissen is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Zissen has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Scoliosis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Martin Laufik is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Laufik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Kristina Kjeldsberg is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kjeldsberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Philip Hoang is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Rahul Patel is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Ryan Pruente is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pruente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Fecal Impaction.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Ronald Dolin is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dolin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, Ureterocele, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kris Van Lom is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Van Lom has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and CAPOS Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Herniated Disk?

    A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disk 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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