The 20 Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors Near Me in La Mesa, CA

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The 20 Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors near La Mesa, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Spinal Stenosis near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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105 providers found
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    UCSD East Office

    6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 304, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Choll Kim is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sohaib Kureshi is a Neurosurgery provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kureshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    La Jolla Spine Institute Medical Group Inc.

    6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 308, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Raiszadeh is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Raiszadeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group Inc.

    5555 Reservoir Dr Ste 104, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Finkenberg is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Finkenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Office

    2020 Camino Del Rio N Ste 805, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Miller is a Pain Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    M. Hertzel Soumekh M D A Professional Corporation

    8008 Frost St Ste 401, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Massoud Soumekh is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Soumekh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Apoplexy, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    California Orthopaedic Institute Medical Associates Inc

    7485 Mission Valley Rd, Suite 104a, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maneesh Bawa is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Bawa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Chang is a Physiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Coccydynia, Osteoarthritis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Allen is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinko Zlomislic is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Zlomislic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology

    Office

    4060 4th Ave Ste 408, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Toliver is an Anesthesiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Toliver is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Medical Clinic Inc.

    3750 Convoy St Ste 301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Ostrup is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ostrup is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Scott Leary M.D. Inc.

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 305A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Leary is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Leary is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Office

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr Fl 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Hogan is an Orthopedics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Bursitis, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Robert W. Foster MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 105, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyrone Hardy is a Neurosurgery provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Apoplexy, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Wilson is an Anesthesiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

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

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Halperin is a Pain Medicine provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Halperin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Sciatica, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Er-kai Gao is a Neurosurgery provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurology

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu Cheng is a Neurologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

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

    Hussein Abdulhadi MD

    6645 Alvarado Rd Ste 253, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hussein Abdulhadi is a Pain Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Abdulhadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Facet Joint 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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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