The 20 Best Osteochondritis Dissecans Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Osteochondritis Dissecans Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Osteochondritis Dissecans near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Fl 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Edmonds is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Edmonds is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Hypermobile Joints, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Raymond Hong is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Kevin Ishioka is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ishioka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

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    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Fl 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Pennock is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Pennock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Trochlear Dysplasia, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

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

    William Bugbee is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Bugbee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Arthritis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Neuroradiology

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

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

    James Cooper is a Neuroradiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Sports Medicine

    Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 210, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hackley is a Sports Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hackley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Pediatric Radiology

    UCSD Department Of Pediatrics

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

    Jerry Dwek is a Pediatric Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dwek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    UC San Diego

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

    Edward Smitaman is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Smitaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Radiology
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Radiology

    UC San Diego

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

    Karen Cheng is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    UC San Diego

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

    Mini Pathria is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Pathria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    UC San Diego

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

    Donald Resnick is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Resnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Acromicric Dysplasia, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

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

    Michael Booker is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Booker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Herniated Disk, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Angiomyoma.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Radiology
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Radiology

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

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

    Gordon Zink is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Zink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

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

    Gregory Anderson is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Reich is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Reich has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Radiology
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Radiology

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Trinh is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Trinh has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center - Radiology Department

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon Green is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. Her top areas of expertise are Undescended Testicle, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Podiatric Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

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

    Larry Ballinger is a Podiatric Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ballinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, Caffey Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Orthopedics

    Garfield Specialty Center

    5893 Copley Drive, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Shoemaker is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Shoemaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Scoliosis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Macrodactyly of the Foot. Dr. Shoemaker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteochondritis Dissecans?

    Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint condition that occurs when a piece of cartilage and the thin layer of bone beneath it, separates from the end of the bone. If the piece of cartilage and bone remain close to where they detached, they may not cause any symptoms. However, affected people may experience pain, weakness and/or decreased range of motion in the affected joint if the cartilage and bone travel into the joint space. In most cases, the exact underlying cause is unknown. Rarely, the condition can affect more than one family member (called familial Osteochondritis dissecans); in these cases, Osteochondritis dissecans is caused by changes in the ACAN gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

    When should I see an Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 an Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 an Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteochondritis Dissecans 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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