The 20 Best Peritonitis Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 107 doctor with experience in Peritonitis near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 102 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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107 providers found
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Zhao is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    General Surgery

    Gil Q Galloway MD Inc

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

    Gillian Galloway is a General Surgeon in Encinitas, California. Dr. Galloway has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Adam Ellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Orthostatic Hypotension, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Knee Replacement.

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    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Richard Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Meningitis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Sweet is a Radiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Sweet has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Ascites, and Splenomegaly.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

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

    Lynn Weston is a Colorectal Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Amy Lightner
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    General Surgery

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

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

    Amy Lightner is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lightner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Radiation Enteritis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Brian Shore is an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Shore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Paul Rickards is an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rickards is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Harold Pimenta is an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pimenta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Jaundice, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

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

    Ross Christensen is an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Christensen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    General Surgery

    Scripps Clinic Del Mar

    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Takata is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Takata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center

    360 Rush Dr, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Kikolski is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Kikolski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Kikolski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center - Radiology Department

    360 Rush Dr, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ankit Patel is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Strong is a General Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Strong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hernia, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Experienced in Peritonitis

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arian Nasiri is a Radiologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Nasiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ascites, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    2067 Wineridge Pl Ste A, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Campbell is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    2067 Wineridge Pl Ste A, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Katz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Peritonitis
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Stephen Hulse is an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hulse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Peritonitis?

    Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum. This is the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs.

    When should I see a Peritonitis 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 a Peritonitis 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 Peritonitis 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 Peritonitis 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 a Peritonitis 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 Peritonitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Peritonitis 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 Peritonitis 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 Peritonitis 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 Peritonitis 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 Peritonitis doctors near Encinitas, CA?

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

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