The 20 Best Premature Infant Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Premature Infant Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Premature Infant near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Premature Infant
    Elite in Premature Infant

    Sharp Chest Medicine & Critical Care Medicine

    8555 Aero Dr Ste 104, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anup Katheria is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Katheria is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Premature Infant, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Elite in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    CSSD II A Medical Group Inc

    3860 Calle Fortunada Ste 210, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Finer is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Finer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr Fl 1, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leah Lamale is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lamale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Gestational Diabetes, Placenta Previa, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

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    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr Fl 1, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Woelkers is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Woelkers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, Placenta Previa, Gestational Diabetes, and Premature Infant.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr Fl 1, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maryam Tarsa is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tarsa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, Placenta Previa, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr Fl 1, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gladys Ramos is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, Placenta Previa, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr Fl 1, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Wolf is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wolf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Placenta Previa, Gestational Diabetes, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, and Premature Infant.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr Fl 1, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Kelly is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, Placenta Previa, and Polyhydramnios.

    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Neonatology
    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Neonatology

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Karen Mestan is a Neonatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mestan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Premature Infant, and Intrauterine Growth Restriction.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Scripps Clinic La Jolla-Poole Building

    9834 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arij Faksh is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Faksh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vaginal Yeast Infection, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Scripps Clinic La Jolla-Poole Building

    9834 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jasmine Lai is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Scripps Clinic La Jolla-Poole Building

    9834 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brad Dolinsky is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dolinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Placenta Previa, Gestational Diabetes, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr Fl 1, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hull is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Neonatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Placenta Previa, Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    UC San Diego Health

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

    Jerasimos Ballas is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ballas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Placenta Previa, Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, Premature Infant, and Hysterectomy.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louise Laurent is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Laurent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Scripps Clinic La Jolla-Poole Building

    9834 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Starikov is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Starikov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, Placenta Previa, and Cervical Polyps.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Scripps Clinic La Jolla-Poole Building

    9834 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahram Daneshmand is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Daneshmand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Placenta Previa, HELLP Syndrome, and Premature Infant.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    7910 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dora Melber is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Melber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Placenta Previa, Premature Infant, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, and Hysterectomy.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Children's Specialists Of San Diego-Div Of Card

    8010 Frost St Ste 300, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Holly Casele is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Casele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Gestational Diabetes, Placenta Previa, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Distinguished in Premature Infant

    UC San Diego

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

    Yvonne Vaucher is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Vaucher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Premature Infant, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Jaundice, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Premature Infant?

    A premature infant is a baby born before 37 full weeks of gestation (more than 3 weeks before the due date).

    When should I see a Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Premature Infant 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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