The 20 Best Kidney Stones Doctors Near Me in Escondido, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Kidney Stones near Escondido, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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46 providers found
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Zampini is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Zampini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    Graybill Urology

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 300, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Polishuk is a Urologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Polishuk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Interstitial Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Polishuk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    Balboa Nephrology - Escondido

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

    Joseph Hebreo is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Hebreo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Hebreo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    Arch Health Medical Group Urology

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony Chen is a Urologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Retrograde Ejaculation, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harmenjit Brar is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Brar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Khoa is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Khoa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Boils, Kidney Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Folliculitis, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandro Paz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Paz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    Office

    651 E Pennsylvania Ave Ste 101, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Bosch is a Urologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Bosch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Cystitis, Urethral Stricture, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Bosch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Nephrology

    Office

    631 E Grand Ave Ste Bste, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Shapiro is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Shapiro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    Balboa Nephrology - Escondido

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

    Mohammed Neyaz is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Neyaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Neyaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    Palomar Urology

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Jones is a Urologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Horseshoe Kidney, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Nephrology

    Balboa Nephrology-Escondido

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 301, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zaid Al is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrotic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices - Urology Department

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Middleton is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Middleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meatal Stenosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Middleton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuliya Sharakova is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Sharakova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Glomerulonephritis, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Low Sodium Level.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Crain is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Crain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicocele, Priapism, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, and Urethral Stricture. Dr. Crain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Boone is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Boone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His clinical expertise encompasses Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Boils, and Folliculitis. Dr. Boone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Eltemamy is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Eltemamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Wilms Tumor, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    Office

    16950 Via Tazon Fl 1, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Albo is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Albo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Internal Medicine

    North County Internists

    15721 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akber Safi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Safi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Safi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    Office

    11770 Bernardo Plaza Ct Ste 315, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Neustein is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Neustein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Neustein is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Kidney Stones?

    Kidney stones (also called renal stones or urinary stones) are small, hard deposits that form in one or both kidneys; the stones are made up of minerals or other compounds found in urine. Kidney stones vary in size, shape, and color. To be cleared from the body (or "passed"), the stones need to travel through ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder (ureters) and be excreted. Depending on their size, kidney stones generally take days to weeks to pass out of the body.

    When should I see a Kidney Stones doctor near Escondido, 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 Kidney Stones doctor near Escondido, 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 Kidney Stones doctors near Escondido, 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 Kidney Stones doctors near Escondido, 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 Kidney Stones doctor near Escondido, 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 Kidney Stones doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Kidney Stones 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 Kidney Stones doctor near Escondido, 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 Kidney Stones 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 Kidney Stones 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 Kidney Stones doctors near Escondido, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Kidney Stones 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 Kidney Stones doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Kidney Stones 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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