The 20 Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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The 20 Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 108 doctor with experience in Spinal Stenosis near San Diego, CA. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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108 providers found
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology

    Office

    4060 4th Ave Ste 408, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 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
    Physiatry | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry | Orthopedics

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Douglas Chang is a Physiatrist and an Orthopedics provider 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 
     (2.7 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.

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    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 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
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    California Orthopaedic Institute Medical Associates Inc

    7485 Mission Valley Rd, Suite 104a, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.4 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.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis

    UC San Diego

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

    Jeffrey Pannell is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Pannell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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

    Balboa Therapy Center Inc

    3969 4th Ave Ste 208, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Vannoord is a Pain Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Vannoord is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    San Diego Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group Inc.

    4060 4th Ave Ste 700, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafid Kasir is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Kasir has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    UC San Diego

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

    Steven Garfin is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Garfin 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 Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry | Public Health and Preventive Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry | Public Health and Preventive Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Amelia Eastman is a Physiatrist and a Public Health and Preventive Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Eastman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Arvin Wali is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Wali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Internal Carotid Agenesis, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

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

    UC San Diego

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

    Mark Wallace is a Pain Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Acute Pain, and Shingles.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Livara Health Medical Group PC

    7525 Metropolitan Dr Ste 306, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamshad 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 Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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

    Office

    3549 Camino Del Rio S Ste A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Kim is a Pain Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

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

    Huntley Pain Specialists

    7525 Metropolitan Dr Ste 302, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Fisher is a Pain Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Internal Medicine

    Huntley Pain Specialists

    7525 Metropolitan Dr Ste 302, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Richardson is an Internal Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

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

    Office

    2020 Camino Del Rio N Ste 805, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 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 
     (5.9 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
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Medical Clinic Inc.

    3750 Convoy St Ste 301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.3 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 
     (6.3 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.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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