The 20 Best Pneumomediastinum Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Pneumomediastinum near encinitas, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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22 providers found
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Family Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gert Pretorius is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pretorius is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Pretorius is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

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

    Samir Makani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Makani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Makani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Kevin Shaw is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Advanced in Pneumomediastinum
    Advanced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

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

    Priya Sundaram-Simonelli is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Sundaram-Simonelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subcutaneous Emphysema, Colonic Malakoplakia, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Sundaram-Simonelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

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

    Alain Rizk is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Rizk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pneumomediastinum
    Advanced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Barnes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pneumomediastinum
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumomediastinum
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego Health Rancho Bernardo Urgent Care

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Horowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Horowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Cancer. Dr. Horowitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pneumomediastinum
    Advanced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    Statrad

    13280 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Vanfleet is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Vanfleet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Vanfleet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Russell Miller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei-shin Wang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Abello is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Abello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Vertigo, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy. Dr. Abello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Joseph Luna is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Luna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Luna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kiran Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Pinnell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Pinnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, CAPOS Syndrome, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Pinnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darrell Wu is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Internal Medicine

    Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zhong Zhao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Hemp is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hemp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Necrosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Miller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Interstitial Lung Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Referral may be required

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Eaton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Eaton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Eaton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pneumomediastinum
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Howe is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Howe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumomediastinum. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Pneumomediastinum?

    Pneumomediastinum is air in the mediastinum. The mediastinum is the space in the middle of the chest, between the lungs and around the heart.

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

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

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

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