The 20 Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 85 doctor with experience in Spinal Stenosis near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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85 providers found
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

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

    Timothy Peppers is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Peppers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    Orthopaedic Specialists Of North County

    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neville Alleyne is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Alleyne is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Alleyne is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

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

    James Bruffey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bruffey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Optum Coastal Pulmonary Associates

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

    Dr Jamieson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Jamieson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Pain Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

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

    Kevin Barrette is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Barrette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Scripps Mercy Physician Partners

    332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Kim is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    The Research Center Of Southern California LLC

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Nguyen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Pain Medicine

    Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group Inc.

    6221 Metropolitan St Ste 201, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yogesh Patel is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

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

    Nayna Patel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

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

    Stephen Stephan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Stephan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Scoliosis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis

    Core Orthopaedic Medical Center

    332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hajnik is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hajnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Sports Medicine

    Office

    317 N El Camino Real Ste 504, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra Bunyak is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bunyak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology

    William J Ackerman MD APC

    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 308, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keeran Kumar is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine

    BIOEVOLVE San Diego Orthobiologics And Sports Center

    285 N El Camino Real Ste 110, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Ambach is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ambach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Robert K Clifford JR

    317 N El Camino Real Ste 405, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Afra is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Afra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Pain Medicine

    Drew Belnap MD A Medical Corporation

    4405 Manchester Ave Ste 101, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Belnap is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Belnap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Neuralgia, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Pain Medicine

    Premier Pharmacy Services

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandip Patel is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Neuralgia, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    The Research Center Of Southern California LLC

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Tung is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Tung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    North County Neurosurgery

    6125 Paseo Del Norte Ste 140, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Winograd is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Winograd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empty Sella Syndrome, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology

    Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group Inc.

    6221 Metropolitan St Ste 201, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankush Bansal is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Stenosis?

    Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord, or narrowing of the openings (called neural foramina) where spinal nerves leave the spinal column.

    When should I see a Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Stenosis 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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