The 20 Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors Near Me in la mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 90 doctor with experience in Spinal Stenosis near la mesa, CA. Of these, 57 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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90 providers found
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    UCSD East Office

    6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 304, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 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, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Joseph Ciacci is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ciacci 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 Epidural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    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 practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Raiszadeh is rated as an Advanced 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 Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    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 practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Finkenberg is rated as an Advanced 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, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    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 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 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    California Orthopaedic Institute Medical Associates Inc

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

    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, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    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 practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2100 5th Ave # 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 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.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Garfin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Garfin 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 Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    John Qian M.D. Inc.

    5360 Jackson Dr Ste 100, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Katzen is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Katzen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Jeremy Hogan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Bursitis, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    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 practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Apoplexy, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

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

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

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hussein Abdulhadi is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Abdulhadi 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 Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

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

    Er-kai Gao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Vandever Medical Offices

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stuart Yee is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Foot Drop, Spasticity, and Phantom Limb Pain. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Leek is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Leek 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, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Livara Health Medical Group PC

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

    Kamshad Raiszadeh is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Raiszadeh 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 Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Paul Kim is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kim 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, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Comprehensive Pain Management Inc

    3703 Camino Del Rio S Ste 210, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharron Thompson is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Thompson 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, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, and Chronic Pain.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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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