The 20 Best Pancreatic Cancer Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Pancreatic Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 134 doctor with experience in Pancreatic Cancer near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 98 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lowy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lowy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diane Simeone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simeone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bouvet is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bouvet is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Fibrosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Pancreatic Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor

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    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 28, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Savides is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Savides is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hitendra Patel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Fanta is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fanta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Simpson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simpson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Miller is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Leichman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Leichman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Brandon Grusd is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Grusd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    UC San Diego

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

    Giovanna Casola is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Casola is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

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

    Ross Christensen is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Christensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prabhakar Tripuraneni is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tripuraneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Meningioma, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Anshuman Bansal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Ureterocele, Visceromegaly, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Mohsin Saeed is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lump in the Abdomen, Ureterocele, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Brian Shore is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Shore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Paul Rickards is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rickards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Jeffrey Gusenburg is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gusenburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Harold Pimenta is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pimenta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Jaundice, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Ramsey Al is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pancreatic Cancer?

    Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in the pancreas.

    When should I see a Pancreatic Cancer 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 Pancreatic Cancer 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 Pancreatic Cancer 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 Pancreatic Cancer 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 Pancreatic Cancer 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreatic Cancer 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pancreatic Cancer 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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