The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 304 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near encinitas, CA. Of these, 251 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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304 providers found
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Seaside Rheumatology And Wellness Center

    477 N El Camino Real, Suite D304 B, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Lloyd is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleredema, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Lloyd is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Certified, American Board Of Internal Medicine Certified, California Medical Board Certified, Certified In Basic Life Support And Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Certified By United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) – Step 1, Step 2 CS, Step 2 CK, And Step 3.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Core Orthopaedic Medical Center

    332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hajnik is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hajnik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    University Of CA San Diego

    1200 Garden View Rd, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Ball is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ball is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Decerebrate Posture, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4520 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Meunier is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Meunier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Diane L. Hutchison MD Inc.

    477 N El Camino Real Ste D202, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Hutchison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hutchison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Common Cold, Bronchitis, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Gingivostomatitis. Dr. Hutchison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Christine Clotfelter, D.O., North Coast Family Medical Group

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Clotfelter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Clotfelter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Clotfelter is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Clotfelter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    North Coast Family Medical Group, Inc.

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sagar Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Coccydynia, Acne, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas

    477 N El Camino Real Ste B303, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elena Dolgonos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Dolgonos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Dolgonos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Sepsis, Orthostatic Hypotension, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilinca Vladescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Vladescu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Sepsis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Carriero Foot And Ankle Inc.

    310 Santa Fe Dr Ste 112, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Skyhar is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Skyhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Core Orthopaedic Medical Center

    332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Loren is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Loren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Bursitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Core Orthopaedic Medical Center

    332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Bremner is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bremner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Core Orthopaedic Medical Center

    332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Hammel is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hammel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Core Orthopaedic Medical Center

    332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Chan is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas

    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste LL2, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjum Samagh is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Samagh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of CA San Diego

    1200 Garden View Rd, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Hentzen is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hentzen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Fasciotomy.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Bugbee is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bugbee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Arthritis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

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

    Steven Copp is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Copp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

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

    Kace Ezzet is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ezzet is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

    When should I see an Osteoarthritis doctor near encinitas, 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor near encinitas, 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near encinitas, 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near encinitas, 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor near encinitas, 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 Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor near encinitas, 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near encinitas, CA?

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

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