The 20 Best Liver Cancer Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Liver Cancer near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Liver Cancer
    Elite in Liver Cancer

    UC San Diego

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

    Kathryn Fowler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Hepatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Liver Cancer
    Elite in Liver Cancer

    UC San Diego

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

    Claude Sirlin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sirlin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, and Hepatectomy.

    Distinguished in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Catherine Frenette is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Frenette is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

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    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Experienced in Liver Cancer

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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

    Lejla Aganovic is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Aganovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, and Liver Cancer.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Experienced in Liver Cancer

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    David Duncan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Hepatic Ischemia, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Julio Gutierrez is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Brenner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Brenner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Liver Cancer.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Gabriel Schnickel is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schnickel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses MAGIC Syndrome, Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Jeet Minocha is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Minocha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Theodore Welling is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Welling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Michael Bouvet is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bouvet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Fibrosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Diane Simeone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simeone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Paul Pockros is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pockros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis.

    Distinguished in Liver Cancer
    Hepatology
    Distinguished in Liver Cancer
    Hepatology

    UC San Diego

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

    Yuko Kono is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kono is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Advanced in Liver Cancer

    UC San Diego

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

    Robert Marks is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Marks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Banti's Syndrome.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Advanced in Liver Cancer

    UC San Diego

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

    Cynthia Santillan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Santillan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ampullary Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rohit Loomba is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Loomba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Experienced in Liver Cancer

    San Diego Pacific Oncology And Hematology Associates Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 830, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pushpendu Banerjee is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nabil Noureddin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Noureddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Ascites, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Experienced in Liver Cancer

    California Cancer Associates

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 560, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sinclair is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sinclair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Liver Cancer?

    Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer (85%-to-90% of all liver cancers) and occurs when liver cells (hepatocytes) develop abnormalities and turn cancerous. Hepatocellular carcinoma most frequently occurs in people with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Most people diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma also have cirrhosis, a chronic liver disease that causes scarring (fibrosis) in the liver, which is a type of chronic liver damage. While rare in the U.S., the number of people diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma has increased in the past few decades. In other parts of the world, especially Asia, hepatocellular carcinoma occurs much more frequently due to an increased exposure to hepatitis B virus, cancer-causing chemicals, and parasitic infections (schistosomiasis). Primary hepatocellular carcinoma is cancer that originates in the liver. Secondary liver cancers occur when the cancer has spread to the liver from another part of the body, usually the breast, colon, lung, or pancreas and are different than primary hepatocellular carcinoma, which may begin as a tumor that eventually spreads to other areas of the liver.

    When should I see a Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Liver Cancer 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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