The 20 Best Mesothelioma Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Mesothelioma near la jolla, CA. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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44 providers found
    Distinguished in Mesothelioma
    Distinguished in Mesothelioma
    Referral may be required

    Ucsd Health Moores Cancer Center

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

    Lyudmila Bazhenova is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bazhenova is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Mark W. Onaitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Mark W. Onaitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9452 Medical Center Dr Rm 3E-313, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    442-274-0566
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Onaitis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Onaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    858-822-5182
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Gold is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

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    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    858-822-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    William Mitchell is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Advanced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Chien P. Chen
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Chien P. Chen
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-732-6402
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Chien Chen is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Pacific Oncology And Hematology Associates Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 830, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-309-6585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Mesothelioma. 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.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Anthony Perricone
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Anthony Perricone
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9452 Medical Center Dr Rm 3E-313, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    442-274-0566
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anthony Perricone is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Perricone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee
    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)
    858-309-6585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Dr. Joy Liau
    Radiology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Joy Liau
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-657-8200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joy Liau is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Liau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ampullary Cancer, Ascites, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Liau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    858-657-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary O'boyle is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. O'boyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Ampullary Cancer, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Dr. O'boyle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Christopher R. Grant
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Christopher R. Grant
    Internal Medicine

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    858-249-6610
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Grant is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His clinical expertise encompasses Chlamydia, Cellulitis, Lung Cancer, and Relapsing Polychondritis.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    619-543-3405
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claude Sirlin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sirlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Cancer, Visceromegaly, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Sirlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    858-657-5281
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Brent S. Rose
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Brent S. Rose
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    619-341-3899
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Rose is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Anal Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Ajay P. Pal Sandhu
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Ajay P. Pal Sandhu
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Pet/Ct Center At Uc San Diego Health

    3960 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Pal Sandhu is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pal Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Bone Tumor.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Patrick W. Linson
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Patrick W. Linson
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

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

    Patrick Linson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Linson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Ray S. Lin
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma

    Dr. Ray S. Lin
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-732-6402
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Lin is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-455-9100
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Abello is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Abello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Vertigo, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy. Dr. Abello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-554-2626
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohsin Saeed is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lump in the Abdomen, Ureterocele, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Saeed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-554-2626
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathryn Fowler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. 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 Colonoscopy. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 often 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 do I find the best Mesothelioma doctor near la jolla, CA?

    You can find a Mesothelioma doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    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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