The 20 Best Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Doctors Near Me in Chula Vista, CA

Find the Top Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 137 doctor with experience in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) near Chula Vista, CA. Of these, 120 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Elite in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    UC San Diego

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

    Ithaar Derweesh is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Derweesh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Ujjala Moolani MD Inc.

    855 Third Ave Ste 3330, 
    Chula Vista,, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ignacio Iturbe is a Hematologist in Chula Vista,, California. Dr. Iturbe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Thrombocytopenia.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Interventional Radiology

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Bower is an Interventional Radiologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Bower has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Splenomegaly, Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

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    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Flynn is a Radiologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Flynn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neeraj Panchal is a Radiologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Panchal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Puckett is a Radiologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Puckett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Splenomegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Radiology
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Radiology

    San Diego Imaging-Chula Vista LLC

    765 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Chen is a Radiologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Marilyn S. Norton M.D. Inc.

    769 Medical Center Ct Ste 202, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilyn Norton is an Oncologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Norton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharjeel Sabir is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Sabir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ascites, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Liver Embolization, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Hillcrest Urological Medical GRP.

    4060 4th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Salem is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Salem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schechter is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schechter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    UC San Diego

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

    Juan Javier is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Javier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Office

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

    Ryan Nasseri is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nasseri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Horseshoe Kidney, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Vulvodynia, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Urology
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Urology

    UC San Diego

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

    Kit Yuen is a Urologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Yuen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Her top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Jonathan Chung
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    UC San Diego

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

    Jonathan Chung is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Office

    450 Fourth Ave Ste 312, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Grimaldi is a Urologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Grimaldi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Frequent or Urgent Urination, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Hematology | Oncology

    The Oncology Institute

    450 Fourth Ave Ste 311, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Schwerkoske is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Schwerkoske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Acute Mountain Sickness, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Internal Medicine

    Marilyn S. Norton M.D. Inc.

    769 Medical Center Ct Ste 202, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Johnson is an Internal Medicine provider in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Ujjala Moolani MD Inc.

    855 Third Ave Ste 3330, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramesh Kumar is an Oncologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Santomauro is a Urologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Santomauro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)?

    Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer (90%) and originates in the lining of the renal tubules (small tubes in the kidney) that filter and clean the blood, remove waste products, and produce urine. Renal cell carcinoma occurs more often in men, people who smoke, or who have other kidney disorders, as well as individuals with a family history of kidney cancer or inherited disorders that increase the risk of renal cell carcinoma (see Causes below). Renal cell carcinoma is categorized by the following stages: Stage I – Tumor is in kidney, has not spread (metastasized), and is 7 centimeters or less. Stage II – Tumor is in kidney, has not spread, and is larger than 7 centimeters. Stage III –  The kidney cancer is any size and has spread to near lymph nodes (metastasis); or the cancer has spread to blood vessels in the kidney or nearby blood vessels (renal vein or vena cava), to the parts of the kidney that collect urine, or to the layer of fat surrounding the kidney and may have spread to nearby lymph nodes. Stage IV – The cancer has spread outside the fat surrounding the kidney, and may have spread to the adrenal gland on top of the kidney or nearby lymph nodes; or the cancer has spread to other areas of the body, such as the adrenal glands, distant lymph nodes, liver, lungs, brain, or bone. The stage of renal cell carcinoma determines its treatment and outcome (prognosis).

    When should I see a Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctors near Chula Vista, 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctors near Chula Vista, 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctors near Chula Vista, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 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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