The 20 Best Mesothelioma Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Mesothelioma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Mesothelioma near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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58 providers found
    Distinguished in Mesothelioma
    Distinguished in Mesothelioma

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Lyudmila Bazhenova is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bazhenova is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Michael Kosty
    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Advanced in Mesothelioma

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Michael Kosty is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kosty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Richard Abello is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Abello has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Vertigo, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy.

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    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Mohsin Saeed is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lump in the Abdomen, Ureterocele, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Brandon Grusd is an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Grusd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Mark Onaitis
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    9452 Medical Center Dr Rm 3E-313, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Onaitis is a Thoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Onaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Advanced in Mesothelioma

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Kathryn Gold is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Advanced in Mesothelioma

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Hatim Husain is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Husain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chien Chen is a Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Distinguished in Mesothelioma
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Mesothelioma
    Hematology

    UC San Diego

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

    Sandip Patel is a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Advanced in Mesothelioma

    UC San Diego

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

    Elizabeth Weihe is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Weihe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Cough, and Pleurisy.

    Jonathan Chung
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    UC San Diego

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

    Jonathan Chung is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    California Cancer Associates

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

    James Sinclair is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sinclair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Sabina R. Wallach M.D. A Medical Corp

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 400, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabina Wallach is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    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 in La Jolla, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    9452 Medical Center Dr Rm 3E-313, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Perricone is a Thoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Perricone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mihae Joo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Joo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    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 in La Jolla, California. Dr. Minocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Brent Rose is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Anal Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Karen Yun is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, and Tongue Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Mesothelioma?

    Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon cancerous tumor. It mainly affects the lining of the lung and chest cavity (pleura) or lining of the abdomen (peritoneum). It is due to long-term asbestos exposure.

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

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

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

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