The 20 Best Mediastinitis Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

Find the Top Mediastinitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Mediastinitis near San Diego, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Mediastinitis

    UC San Diego

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

    Jonathan Chung is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Michael Madani is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Madani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Arterial Embolism, Mediastinitis, Angioplasty, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group-Genesee

    2020 Genesee Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Sakoulas is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sakoulas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis.

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    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group-Genesee

    2020 Genesee Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norihiro Yogo is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Yogo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Osteomyelitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group-Genesee

    2020 Genesee Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ariella Goldblatt is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Goldblatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erlinda Ulloa is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ulloa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Kawasaki Disease, Congenital Syphilis, and Endocarditis.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease

    Shari A Brazinsky MD Inc

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2308, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chitra Safaya is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Safaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Strep Throat, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    General Surgery

    CVTS Medical Group Inc.

    345 F St Ste 200, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Kharazi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Kharazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    General Surgery

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omid Moshtaghi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moshtaghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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

    Paul Stark is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Stark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinitis.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Kabakibi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kabakibi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sinan Khayyat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Khayyat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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

    Derek Juang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Juang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium Tremens, Mediastinitis, Empyema, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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

    Joshua Fierer is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Fierer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccidioidomycosis, Salmonella Enterocolitis, Pneumonia, and Arachnoiditis.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

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

    Sharon Reed is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giardia Infection, Amebiasis, Mediastinitis, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

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

    David Redfield is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Redfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Lymphangitis, Infective Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine

    Jackson Health System

    11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 202, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pankaj Khurana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Khurana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Disseminated Tuberculosis, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Mediastinitis?

    Mediastinitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the chest area between the lungs (mediastinum). This area contains the heart, large blood vessels, windpipe (trachea), food tube (esophagus), thymus gland, lymph nodes, and connective tissue.

    When should I see a Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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