The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 182 doctor with experience in Retroperitoneal Inflammation near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 162 are Experienced and 20 are Advanced.

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182 providers found
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    303 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katie Huang is a General Surgeon in Encinitas, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    477 N El Camino Real Ste C204, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Burgess is a General Surgeon in Encinitas, California. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Gil Q Galloway MD Inc

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

    Matthew Cooper is a General Surgeon in Encinitas, California. Dr. Cooper has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Michael Steadman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Steadman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Eric Yuen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Yuen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Alzheimer's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Ardeshir Dabestani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Dabestani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Pulmonary Embolism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Samer Kanno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kanno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Transient Global Amnesia, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cellulitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Dana Suhandynata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Suhandynata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Don Hammi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hammi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Wesley Shih is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Cynthia Kao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Daniel Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Arezou Minooee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Minooee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Ilinca Vladescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Vladescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sepsis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Orthostatic Hypotension, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Nova Rahal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Rahal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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

    Cory Nelkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Nelkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

    Retroperitoneal inflammation causes swelling that occurs in the retroperitoneal space. Over time, it can lead to a mass behind the abdomen and its contents called retroperitoneal fibrosis.

    The retroperitoneal space is in front of the lower back and behind the abdominal lining (peritoneum). Organs in this space include the:

    • Kidneys
    • Lymph nodes
    • Pancreas
    • Ureters
    • Adrenal glands
    • Esophagus
    • Abdominal aorta
    • Parts of the colon and stomach
    • Rectum

    When should I see a Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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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