The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Papilledema near la jolla, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
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    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Freeman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Don O. Kikkawa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Don O. Kikkawa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Don Kikkawa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kikkawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Graves Disease, and Thyroid Eye Disease.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Jeffrey E. Lee
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Jeffrey E. Lee
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-8858
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

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    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
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    Retina Consultants San Diego Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    858-558-9666
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Lazzarini is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lazzarini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Peter J. Savino
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Peter J. Savino
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Savino is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Savino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Strabismus, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Eye Institute A Medical Group Inc.

    5330 Carroll Canyon Rd Ste 210, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    800-765-2737
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Catherine Sheils is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sheils is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    858-576-1700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Henry O'halloran is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. O'halloran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Cataract Removal. Dr. O'halloran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Preeti Bansal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Preeti Bansal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Specialists Of San Diego-Div Of Opth

    3030 Childrens Way Ste 109, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    619-426-3427
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Preeti Bansal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Congenital Cataract, and X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Nathan Scott
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Nathan Scott
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Uc San Diego Health

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nathan Scott is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Bobby S. Korn
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Bobby S. Korn
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    858-534-7402
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bobby Korn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Korn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Thyroid Eye Disease, and Graves Disease.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Charity Lee
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Charity Lee
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    800-926-8273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charity Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Eye Institute

    3969 4th Ave Ste 301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    619-782-9222
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Russell Edwards is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Uveitis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Andre B. Aung
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Andre B. Aung
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    760-753-5594
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Andre Aung is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Aung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Meibomianitis, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Aung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Michael J. Ang
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Michael J. Ang
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    844-424-1867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Ang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Jong W. Yoo
    Neurology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Jong W. Yoo
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    833-574-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jong Yoo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sandhoff Disease, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    619-532-6700
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Mondzelewski is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mondzelewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Gitane Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Gitane Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    619-440-5400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Gitane Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Entropion. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Sarjan H. Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Sarjan H. Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    619-697-4600
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sarjan Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, and Glaucoma. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Nick R. Binder
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Nick R. Binder
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    619-697-4600
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nick Binder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Binder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Binder is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Papilledema?

    Papilledema is a condition in which increased pressure in or around the brain (intracranial pressure) causes swelling of the part of the optic nerve inside the eye (optic disc). Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure include headache or nausea and vomiting. Vision problems are not common initially, but may include short flickers of gray vision, blurred or double vision, and decreased field of vision or ability to see colors. Both eyes are usually affected. Papilledema by definition is caused by increased cranial pressure. Diagnosis includes a thorough eye exam by an ophthalmologist. Brain imaging studies (for example CT scan or MRI) are used to find the cause of the increased intracranial pressure.

    When should I see a Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 do I find the best Papilledema doctor near la jolla, CA?

    You can find a Papilledema doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema doctors near la jolla, CA?

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

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