The 20 Best Lynch Syndrome Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Lynch Syndrome near la jolla, CA. Of these, 16 are Advanced, 9 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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27 providers found
    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
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    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Paul Fanta is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fanta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    Distinguished in Lynch Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Hitendra Patel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4250 1st Ave Ste 41, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Burgoyne is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Burgoyne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.

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    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    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 a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. 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.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Pacific Oncology And Hematology Associates Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 830, 
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    La Jolla Office

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 345, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Schultzel is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schultzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Schultzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Aaron Miller is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Ucsd Health Moores Cancer Center

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

    Gregory Botta is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Botta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Shumei Kato is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Colorectal Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Tony Reid is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Reid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Ucsd Health Moores Cancer Center

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

    Peter Vu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Perlman Clinic

    9850 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla,, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Worsey is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Worsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Worsey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lynn Weston is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Weston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Lawrence Leichman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Leichman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Sonia Ramamoorthy is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Ramamoorthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ramamoorthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Benjamin Abbadessa is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Abbadessa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Abbadessa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Nicole Lopez is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Lynch Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral required

    UC San Diego

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

    Samuel Eisenstein is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Eisenstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Eisenstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group

    8010 Frost St, Ste 300, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shankar Sundaram is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sundaram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Experienced in Lynch Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Community Medical Group

    8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Achala Doraiswamy is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Doraiswamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Doraiswamy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Lynch Syndrome?

    Lynch syndrome, often called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer. This includes cancers of the colon and rectum, which are collectively referred to as colorectal cancer. People with Lynch syndrome also have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, urinary tract, brain, and skin. Additionally, women with this disorder have an increased risk of cancer of the ovaries and the lining of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Women with Lynch syndrome have a higher overall risk of developing cancer than men with the condition because of these cancers of the female reproductive system. In individuals with Lynch syndrome who develop cancer, the cancer typically occurs in their 40s or 50s.

    When should I see a Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch Syndrome doctors near la jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lynch Syndrome 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 Lynch Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lynch Syndrome 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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