The 20 Best Multiple System Atrophy Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Multiple System Atrophy Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Multiple System Atrophy near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Pam Taub
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Cardiology

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pam Taub is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Taub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Heart Failure, Familial Dysautonomia, High Cholesterol, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Cardiology

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

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

    Thomas Ahern is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ahern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Multiple System Atrophy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Distinguished in Multiple System Atrophy
    Distinguished in Multiple System Atrophy

    UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irene Litvan is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Litvan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Blanchard is an Internal Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Blanchard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Demaria is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Demaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Galasko is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Galasko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Neurology

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

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

    Omar Ghausi is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ghausi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Anosmia, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Coughlin is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Gutflais is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gutflais has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Myoclonus-Dystonia.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy

    UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenton Wright is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Wright has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Huntington Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    2929 Health Ctr Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Latvian, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Francisco is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Francisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Francisco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lavine is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lavine has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer in Men, Tenosynovitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Orthostatic Hypotension.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy

    UC San Diego

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

    Stephanie Lessig is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lessig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy

    UC San Diego

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

    Katherine Longardner is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Longardner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Orthostatic Hypotension, Parkinson's Disease, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Family Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Momoo Kurosaka is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kurosaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Nowell is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, REM Behavior Disorder, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Cardiology

    San Diego Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group, Inc.

    320 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jan Kulhanek is a Cardiologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kulhanek has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Ectopic Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Kao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Multiple System Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Ellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Orthostatic Hypotension, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Knee Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Multiple System Atrophy?

    Multiple system atrophy- parkinsonian type (MSA-P) is a rare condition that causes symptoms similar to Parkinson disease. However, people with MSA-P have more widespread damage to the part of the nervous system that regulates important functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sweating.

    The other subtype of MSA is MSA-cerebellar. It mainly affects the cerebellum, an area deep in the brain, just above the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Multiple System Atrophy 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 Multiple System Atrophy 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 Multiple System Atrophy 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 Multiple System Atrophy 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 Multiple System Atrophy 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 Multiple System Atrophy doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Multiple System Atrophy 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 Multiple System Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Multiple System Atrophy 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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