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    MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) near San Diego, CA. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Jessica Schulte is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

      Philip R. Cohen
      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      655 Euclid Ave Ste 401, 
      National City, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philip Cohen is a Dermatologist in National City, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Pyogenic Granuloma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy.

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      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology

      San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc

      250 Prospect Pl, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Kruk is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Coronado, California. Dr. Kruk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

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      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology

      San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc

      250 Prospect Pl, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathaniel Chuang is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Coronado, California. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Stroke, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Nurse Practitioner
      Nurse Practitioner
      3177 Ocean View Blvd, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lanipua Yeh is a Nurse Practitioner in San Diego, California. Her top area of expertise is Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

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

      James Cooper is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

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

      Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

      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). His top areas of expertise are 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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 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 top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Migraine, Acne, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Nelson is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Migraine, Seizures, and Zika Virus Disease.

      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Nuclear Medicine
      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Nuclear Medicine
      200 W Arbor Dr, Mail Code 8758, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carl Hoh is a Nuclear Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Hoh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are 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

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Nikhil Murthy is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Murthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Brachial Plexopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Erb's Palsy, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Andrew Hannawi is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hannawi has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Rett Syndrome, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Jason Sicklick is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Sicklick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Neurosurgery
      Neurosurgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Jeffrey Pannell is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Pannell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Frank Chiarappa is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Chiarappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Hip Replacement.

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      David Piccioni is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Piccioni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Ophthalmology
      Ophthalmology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Mansoor Movaghar is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Movaghar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, and Esotropia.

      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Julie Marek is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Marek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Stroke, Nasal Flaring, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

      Ophthalmology
      Ophthalmology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Peter Savino is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Strabismus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Optic Neuritis.

      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Sarah Boles is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Bone Tumor.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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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