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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 109 doctor with experience in Spinal Stenosis near Poway, CA. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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109 providers found
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Eastlack is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Geriatrics

    Shafi Khalid MD

    15725 Pomerado Road Suite #105, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shafi Khalid is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Khalid 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 Herniated Disk, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Neuralgia.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

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

    Christopher Uchiyama is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Uchiyama 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Meningioma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

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

    Office

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

    Hai-yan Li is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced 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 Spinal Stenosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Herniated Disk, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis

    Office

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Balikian is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Balikian 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 Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Balikian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion

    15611 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Bried is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Bried 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bried is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

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

    Jeremy Ciporen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ciporen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories

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

    David Hiller is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hiller 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Neuralgia, and Spinal Stenosis.

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

    Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories

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

    James Modir is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Modir 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Sciatica, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis

    Comprehensive Pain Management Specialists

    16466 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 177, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Chisholm is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chisholm 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 Central Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Chisholm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry

    Sharp Healthcare

    10670 Wexford St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Ma is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedics

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

    Daniel Barba is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Barba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Barba is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    UCSD East Office

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

    Choll Kim is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    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 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Massoud Soumekh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Soumekh is rated as a Distinguished 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, Apoplexy, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Medical Clinic Inc.

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

    Richard Ostrup is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ostrup is rated as a Distinguished 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 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 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Leary is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Leary is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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

    Office

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

    Nathan Miller is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 210, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Thunder is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Thunder is rated as a Distinguished 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 Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Coccydynia, Hip Replacement, 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 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maneesh Bawa is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bawa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    UC San Diego Health

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Jeswani is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jeswani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Jeswani is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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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