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

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The 20 Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors near Escondido, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Spinal Stenosis near Escondido, CA. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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58 providers found
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedics

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Barba is an Orthopedics provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Barba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Barba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Cardiology

    SCPMG San Marcos Laboratory

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chris Lin is a Cardiologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Lin has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Southern California Institute Of Neurological Surgery

    705 E Ohio Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Stern is a Neurosurgery provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Stern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Invertebral Disc Disease, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Stern is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedics

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arush Patel is an Orthopedics provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Davison is a Neurosurgery provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Davison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

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

    Robert Eastlack is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Southern California Institute Of Neurological Surgery

    705 E Ohio Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Berman is a Neurosurgery provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Berman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Berman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Escondido Office

    255 N Elm St Ste 101, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tania Faruque is a Pain Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Faruque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Notalgia Paresthetica, and Chronic Pain.

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

    Escondido Office

    255 N Elm St Ste 101, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Veliz is a Pain Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Veliz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Veliz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedics

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Knutson is an Orthopedics provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Knutson has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Knutson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedics

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Owsley is an Orthopedics provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Owsley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Owsley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis

    Bradley H Chesler M D A Professional Corporation

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 203, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Chesler is a Physiatrist in Escondido, California. Dr. Chesler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis

    Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute

    2181 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jihad Jaffer is a Physiatrist in Escondido, California. Dr. Jaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

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

    San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Road, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Xuong Tang is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Tang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Stout is a Physiatrist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Stout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Brachial Plexopathy.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pranay Soni is a Neurosurgery provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Soni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Meningocele, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paziuk Taylor is an Orthopedics provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Spinal Fusion, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Office

    15004 Innovation Dr Fl 4, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hai-yan Li is a Pain Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Herniated Disk, and Scoliosis.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

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

    Christopher Uchiyama is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Uchiyama is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Meningioma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

    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 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yogesh Patel is a Pain Medicine provider in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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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