The 20 Best Polycythemia Vera Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Polycythemia Vera Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Polycythemia Vera near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - La Jolla, CA

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 425, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brij Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    California Cancer Associates

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 560, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sinclair is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sinclair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    Sabina R. Wallach M.D. A Medical Corp

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 400, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabina Wallach is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

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    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Tiffany Tanaka is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tanaka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

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

    Alan Saven is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Saven is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, Reticuloendotheliosis, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

    Distinguished in Polycythemia Vera
    Distinguished in Polycythemia Vera

    Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

    3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfred Saleh is an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Saleh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Polycythemia Vera, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

    Distinguished in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine

    Ken. Roth MD & Rolf Ehlers MD San Diego Internal Medicine Assoc.

    8765 Aero Dr Ste 130, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Roth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Roth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    San Diego Pacific Oncology And Hematology Associates Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 830, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pushpendu Banerjee is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine

    Proprioceptive Physical Therapy Solutions Corp

    8939 Villa La Jolla Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Hypothyroidism, Polycythemia Vera, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mildred Wessigk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wessigk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top area of expertise is Polycythemia Vera.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Sullivan is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    Raymond Heung M.D.

    5222 Balboa Ave Ste 33, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Heung is an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Heung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Blood Clots, Anemia, Polycythemia Vera, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine

    Elahe Toulouie, M.D., Inc.

    4282 Genesee Ave Ste 204, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elahe Toulouie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Toulouie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Enlarged Liver.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    James Mangan is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mangan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Michael Choi is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Leukemia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Srila Gopal is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia, and Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Edward Ball is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Gaucher Disease, Gaucher Disease Type 1, and Gaucher Disease Type 3.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology

    Perlman Clinic

    9850 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marie Shieh is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Shieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Multiple Myeloma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Sacks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Polycythemia Vera, Chronic Cough, and Gastric Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hermel is an Internal Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hermel has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Iron Deficiency Anemia, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Polycythemia Vera?

    Polycythemia vera (PV) is a bone marrow disease that leads to an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells. The red blood cells are the most affected blood cell type.

    When should I see a Polycythemia Vera 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 Polycythemia Vera 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 Polycythemia Vera 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 Polycythemia Vera 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 Polycythemia Vera 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 Polycythemia Vera doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Polycythemia Vera 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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