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    MediFind found 255 doctor with experience in Melorheostosis near El Cajon, CA. Of these, 208 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 17 are Distinguished.

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    255 providers found
      Distinguished in Melorheostosis
      Distinguished in Melorheostosis
      8881 Fletcher Parkway, #102, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Harry Ellison is a Radiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Distinguished in Melorheostosis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Melorheostosis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      8851 Ctr Dr, Suite 408, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Majid Shahbaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Cough.

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      Distinguished in Melorheostosis
      Distinguished in Melorheostosis

      X-Ray Medical Group Inc

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jon Ellison is a Radiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

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      Distinguished in Melorheostosis
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Melorheostosis
      Radiology

      Sharp Grossmont Hospital

      5555 Grossmont Center Drive, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alex Sun is a Radiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Sun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

      Distinguished in Melorheostosis
      Distinguished in Melorheostosis

      X-Ray Medical Group Inc

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Honowitz is a Radiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Honowitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Osteopenia.

      Advanced in Melorheostosis
      Advanced in Melorheostosis
      8881 Fletcher Parkway, #102, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tere Trout is a Radiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Trout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

      Advanced in Melorheostosis
      Rheumatology
      Advanced in Melorheostosis
      Rheumatology

      Purushotham And Akther J Kotha M D Inc

      8860 Ctr Dr, Suite 400, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Akther Kotha is a Rheumatologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kotha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome.

      Advanced in Melorheostosis
      Advanced in Melorheostosis

      X-Ray Medical Group Inc

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zachary Alexander is a Radiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Emphysema.

      Advanced in Melorheostosis
      Advanced in Melorheostosis

      X-Ray Medical Group Inc

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Henry Chen is a Radiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Fibroadenoma, Visceromegaly, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Melorheostosis
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Distinguished in Melorheostosis
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

      6386 Alvarado Ct, Suite 121, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Harman is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Harman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Breast Lump, and Visceromegaly.

      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Family Medicine

      East County Family Health Center Inc

      330 S Magnolia Ave, Suite 101, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mumtaz Almansour is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Almansour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Family Medicine

      Del Sur Healthcare

      436 S Magnolia Ave, Suite 101, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Loan Dao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Dao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Sitosterolemia, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Experienced in Melorheostosis

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      525 E Main St, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Gordon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Internal Medicine
      525 E Main St, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mutuhi Mugo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Mugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Internal Medicine
      744 Broadway, Suite 100, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robin Spiering is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Spiering is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypermethioninemia, Sulfite Oxidase Deficiency, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, and Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder.

      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Experienced in Melorheostosis

      Centro De Salud De La Comunidad De San Ysidro, Inc

      875 El Cajon Blvd, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Malinak is a Rheumatologist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Malinak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Experienced in Melorheostosis

      Krishna Das MD Inc

      1153 Pine Dr, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Petruzzo is a Radiologist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Petruzzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Fecal Impaction.

      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Family Medicine
      1320 E Madison Ave, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nejat Jalisi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Jalisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sciatica, and Food Allergy.

      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Family Medicine
      860 Jamacha Rd, Suite 107, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Linda Rouel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Rouel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Papular Urticaria, Diabetic Neuropathy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Melorheostosis
      Rheumatology

      Purushotham And Akther J Kotha M D Inc

      8860 Ctr Dr, Suite 400, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Roshan Kotha is a Rheumatologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kotha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Rhizarthrosis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Melorheostosis?

      Melorheostosis is a rare bone disease. It causes the abnormal growth of new bone tissue on the surface of existing bones. The new bone has a characteristic appearance on x-rays, often described as "flowing" or like dripping candle wax. The excess bone growth typically occurs on the bones in one arm or leg, although it can also affect the pelvis, breastbone (sternum), ribs, or other bones. (The term "melorheostosis" is derived from the Greek words "melos," which means limb; "rheos," which means flow; and "ostosis," which refers to bone formation.) The abnormal bone growth associated with melorheostosis is noncancerous (benign), and it does not spread from one bone to another.

      When should I see a Melorheostosis doctor near El Cajon, 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 Melorheostosis doctor near El Cajon, 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 Melorheostosis doctors near El Cajon, 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 Melorheostosis doctors near El Cajon, 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 Melorheostosis doctor near El Cajon, 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 Melorheostosis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Melorheostosis 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 Melorheostosis doctor near El Cajon, 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 Melorheostosis 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 Melorheostosis 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 Melorheostosis doctors near El Cajon, CA?

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

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