The 20 Best Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

Find the Top Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) near San Diego, CA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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66 providers found
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Dermatology

    Podiatry Associates Of San Diego County Inc.

    655 Euclid Ave Ste 401, 
    National City, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Cohen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in National City, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seborrheic Keratosis, Pyogenic Granuloma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy.

    Neuroradiology
    Neuroradiology

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Cooper is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neuroradiology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Chang is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Meningioma.

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    UC San Diego

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

    Jeffrey Pannell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pannell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Neuroradiology
    Neuroradiology

    UC San Diego

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

    Jason Handwerker is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Handwerker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Meningioma, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.

    Neuroradiology
    Neuroradiology

    UC San Diego

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

    Julie Marek is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Marek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Stroke, Nasal Flaring, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Neuroradiology
    Neuroradiology

    UC San Diego

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

    Daniel Hawley is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hawley is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Stroke, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    UC San Diego

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

    Edward Smitaman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Smitaman is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tresa Mcgranahan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mcgranahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, Glioma, and Astrocytoma.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    Office

    200 W Arbor Dr Ste 1B, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anastasie Dunn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Yung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Yung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Family Medicine

    Us San Diego Health

    330 Lewis St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terri Cheng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Migraine, Acne, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    UC San Diego

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

    Stephen Dorros is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dorros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Arvin Wali is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Internal Carotid Agenesis, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Carl Hoh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hoh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, T-Cell Lymphoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Nikhil Murthy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Murthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brachial Plexopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Erb's Palsy, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Hannawi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hannawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Rett Syndrome, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    UC San Diego

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

    Frank Chiarappa is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chiarappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    Office

    8001 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Gold is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Radiology

    UCSD Department Of Pediatrics

    7910 Frost St Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Vinocur is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Vinocur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)?

    Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1) is an inherited disorder in which nerve tissue tumors (neurofibromas) form in the:

    • Upper and lower layers of the skin
    • Nerves from the brain (cranial nerves) and spinal cord (spinal root nerves)

    When should I see a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near San Diego, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near San Diego, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors near San Diego, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors near San Diego, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near San Diego, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near San Diego, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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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