The 20 Best Scoliosis Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 298 doctor with experience in Scoliosis near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 253 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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298 providers found
    Elite in Scoliosis
    Orthopedics
    Elite in Scoliosis
    Orthopedics

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

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

    Gregory Mundis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mundis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Elite in Scoliosis
    Elite in Scoliosis

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Behrooz Akbarnia is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Akbarnia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Scoliosis
    Orthopedics
    Elite in Scoliosis
    Orthopedics

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Ste 410, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Newton is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Newton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Radiology
    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

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

    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Advanced in Scoliosis

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Robert Honey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Honey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Scoliosis, Lump in the Abdomen, and Lung Nodules.

    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Advanced in Scoliosis

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    William Kakimoto is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kakimoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ross Christensen is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Christensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Ryan Pruente is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pruente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Fecal Impaction.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Rahul Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Mohsin Saeed is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lump in the Abdomen, Ureterocele, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Robin Quazi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Quazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Tomer Roth is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Interventional Radiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Brandon Grusd is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Grusd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Douglas Bates is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Steven Eilenberg is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Eilenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, Scoliosis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Kristina Kjeldsberg is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kjeldsberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    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 Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Vertigo, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Maurice Zissen is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Zissen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Scoliosis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Matthew Minn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Minn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Arvind Vijayasarathi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Vijayasarathi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, and Headache.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Scoliosis?

    Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine. Your spine is your backbone. It runs straight down your back. Everyone's spine naturally curves a bit. But people with scoliosis have a spine that curves sideways. The spine might look like the letter C or S.

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

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

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

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