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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Microdiscectomy near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    51 providers found
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeremy Ciporen is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ciporen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ciporen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Steven Garfin is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Garfin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Neurosurgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Martin Pham is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

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      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Joseph Osorio is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Osorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Lordosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Advanced in Microdiscectomy
      Advanced in Microdiscectomy

      Scripps Health

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

      Robert Eastlack is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Microdiscectomy
      Advanced in Microdiscectomy

      Scripps Health

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

      Roger Thorne is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Thorne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Family Medicine
      8335 Prestwick Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Veltmeyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Veltmeyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Neurosurgery
      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 411, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frank Coufal is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coufal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Orthopedics
      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 223, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Nelson is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Mundis is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mundis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Frankel is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Coarctation of the Aorta, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microdiscectomy.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anshuman Bansal is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Ureterocele, Visceromegaly, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Neurosurgery

      Scripps Health

      9896 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Burdick is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Burdick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Parkinson's Disease, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy

      Scripps Health

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

      Christopher Uchiyama is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Uchiyama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Meningioma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Neurosurgery

      Scripps Health

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

      Hani Malone is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Malone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Orthopedics

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor Sw209, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ramin Bagheri is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

      Advanced in Microdiscectomy
      Advanced in Microdiscectomy

      Scripps Health

      10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Bruffey is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bruffey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

      Advanced in Microdiscectomy
      Advanced in Microdiscectomy

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Vinko Zlomislic is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Zlomislic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

      Advanced in Microdiscectomy
      Advanced in Microdiscectomy

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Richard Allen is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Microdiscectomy
      Neurosurgery

      Scott Leary MD Inc

      7625 Mesa College Dr, Suite 305a, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Leary is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Leary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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

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

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

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