The 20 Best Scoliosis Doctors Near Me in santee, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 313 doctor with experience in Scoliosis near santee, CA. Of these, 279 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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313 providers found
    Elite in Scoliosis
    Elite in Scoliosis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Ste 410, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.6 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.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    10039 Vine St, 
    Lakeside, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Mcfarland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeside, California. Dr. Mcfarland 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 Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mcfarland is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Scoliosis
    Elite in Scoliosis
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.6 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.

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    Elite in Scoliosis
    Elite in Scoliosis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Eastlack is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine

    Elahe Toulouie, M.D., Inc.

    1580 N 2nd St, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elahe Toulouie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Toulouie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Toulouie is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zachary Alexander is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Emphysema. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Ellison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Ellison is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Honowitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Honowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Osteopenia. Dr. Honowitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harry Ellison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Ellison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Pharmacy

    8701 Cuyamaca St, 
    Santee, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Altschuler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Altschuler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Pharmacy

    8701 Cuyamaca St, 
    Santee, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Azzah Arikat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Arikat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Santee

    278 Town Center Pkwy Ste 105, 
    Santee, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alice Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Hemolysis, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Santee

    278 Town Center Pkwy Ste 105, 
    Santee, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Restless Legs Syndrome, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Santee

    278 Town Center Pkwy Ste 105, 
    Santee, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joyce Ildesa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Ildesa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Spasticity.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine

    Lakeside Special Care Center

    11962 Woodside Ave, 
    Lakeside, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Michlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeside, California. Dr. Michlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Acquired Hemophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine

    La Maestra Community Health Centers

    1032 Broadway, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rami Michael is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Michael 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine

    Neighborhood Healthcare-El Cajon

    855 E Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Green is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine

    Neighborhood Healthcare-El Cajon

    855 E Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelica Alonso is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Alonso 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Family Medicine

    Neighborhood Healthcare-El Cajon

    855 E Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paige Thiermann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Thiermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine

    Jimi O. Benson, M.D., Inc.

    1351 Broadway, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jimi Benson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Benson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 santee, 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 santee, 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 santee, 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 santee, 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 santee, 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 santee, 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 santee, 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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