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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Herniated Disk near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 95 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    121 providers found
      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Advanced in Herniated Disk

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Steven Garfin is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Garfin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Experienced in Herniated Disk
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Herniated Disk
      Neurosurgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Martin Pham is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Herniated Disk
      Experienced in Herniated Disk

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Joseph Ciacci is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ciacci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Hematoma, Chiari Malformation, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Advanced in Herniated Disk

      Advanced Radiology Services PC

      3238 Millikin Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rolf Hollstein is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hollstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Hollstein is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ali Gholamrezanezhad is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gholamrezanezhad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Advanced in Herniated Disk

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melissa Sims is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sims is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Angiomyoma.

      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Stephen Dorros is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dorros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and PEHO Syndrome.

      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Neurosurgery
      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 411, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frank Coufal is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coufal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Advanced in Herniated Disk

      Scripps Health

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

      Robert Eastlack is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Radiology Of Indiana P C

      9115 Judicial Dr, Apt 4313, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nour Aly is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Aly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Stroke, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Aly is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Herniated Disk
      Advanced in Herniated Disk

      Scripps Health

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.8 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 the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

      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

      James Cooper is a Radiologist 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 with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

      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
      Distinguished in Herniated Disk

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

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

      Eric Lizerbram is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lizerbram 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 Osteopenia.

      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:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phillip Reich is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Reich has been practicing medicine for over 17 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.

      Distinguished in Herniated Disk
      Distinguished in Herniated Disk

      Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

      4077 5th Ave, Fl 1, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.6 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.

      Experienced in Herniated Disk
      Experienced in Herniated Disk
      7946 Ivanhoe Ave Ste 106, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexander Krakovsky is a Pain Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Krakovsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Herniated Disk, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

      Experienced in Herniated Disk
      Experienced in Herniated Disk

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

      939 Coast Blvd, Unit 20g, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Veena Mandava is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mandava has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

      Experienced in Herniated Disk
      Experienced in Herniated Disk

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

      8148 Gilman Ct, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Epner is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Epner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Experienced in Herniated Disk
      Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology
      Experienced in Herniated Disk
      Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology
      3023 Bunker Hill St, Suite 202, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Roy Brownlow is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Brownlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Brownlow is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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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