The 20 Best Hypothalamic Tumor Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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The 20 Best Hypothalamic Tumor Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Hypothalamic Tumor near San Diego, CA. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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32 providers found
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    Office

    4168 Front St Ste 1-106, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vala Hamidi is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hamidi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Addison's Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, and Thyroid Storm.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadeen Hosein is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hosein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Low Blood Sugar, Acute Adrenal Crisis, and Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gavin Jackson is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Jackson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Acute Adrenal Crisis, and Triple A Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelli Karches is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Karches is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Hypoaldosteronism.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Jeffrey Pannell is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Pannell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    Family Health Centers Of San Diego

    823 Gateway Center Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johanna Gerwer is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gerwer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Pheochromocytoma, and Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    Office

    4168 Front St Ste 1106-UC, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Mccowen is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mccowen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Christiansen is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Christiansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    Office

    4060 4th Ave Ste 340, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Sandler is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Sandler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Sang Hoi is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Hoi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor

    UC San Diego

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

    Preethika Ekanayake is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ekanayake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    UC San Diego

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

    Tricia Santos is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gigantism, and Acromegaly.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Family Medicine
    2878 Camino Del Rio S Ste 404, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Center is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Center is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Isolated ACTH Deficiency, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Empty Sella Syndrome, and Pituitary Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Canales is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Canales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    Office

    340 Fourth Ave Ste 7A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Georges Argoud is an Endocrinologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Argoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Endocrinology

    Longs Drug Store #55

    880 Third Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Mercado is an Endocrinologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Mercado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Thyroid Storm.

    Advanced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Advanced in Hypothalamic Tumor

    Neurosurgical Medical Clinic Inc.

    3750 Convoy St Ste 301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Zachariah is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Zachariah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Apoplexy, Mastoidectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Advanced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Carlstrom is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Carlstrom has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Nelson Syndrome, Microvascular Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Scott Leary M.D. Inc.

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 305A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Leary is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Leary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    7910 Frost St Ste 120, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Levy is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Bulging Fontanelles, Sunken Fontanelles, Arachnoid Cysts, and Familial Porencephaly.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hypothalamic Tumor?

    A hypothalamic tumor is an abnormal growth in the hypothalamus gland, which is located in the brain.

    When should I see a Hypothalamic Tumor doctor near San Diego, 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 Hypothalamic Tumor doctor near San Diego, 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 Hypothalamic Tumor doctors near San Diego, 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 Hypothalamic Tumor doctors near San Diego, 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 Hypothalamic Tumor doctor near San Diego, 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 Hypothalamic Tumor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hypothalamic 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 Hypothalamic Tumor doctor near San Diego, 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 Hypothalamic 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 Hypothalamic 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 Hypothalamic Tumor doctors near San Diego, CA?

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

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