The 20 Best Stent Placement Doctors near San Diego, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Stent Placement

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Stent Placement near San Diego, CA. Of these, 39 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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47 providers found
    Advanced in Stent Placement
    Advanced in Stent Placement
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Jeffrey Pannell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pannell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Tarlov Cysts, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Pannell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Referral may be required

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Ravindra is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ravindra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Epidural Hematoma, Rhizotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Referral may be required

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Starosta is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Starosta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stent Placement.

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    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharjeel Sabir is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sabir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ascites, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Liver Embolization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Sabir is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Kunal Agrawal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Agrawal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Ann Gaffey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gaffey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Degos Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Transplant, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    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 practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Internal Carotid Agenesis, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Amy Guzik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Guzik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Guzik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Laith Alshawabkeh is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Alshawabkeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Ebstein's Anomaly, Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Transplant, and Stent Placement. Dr. Alshawabkeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Claire Janssen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Janssen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Raymond Tang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Rupal Parikh is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Infertility, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Ian Glenn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Glenn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Esophageal Atresia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Navaz Karanjia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Karanjia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Barleben is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Barleben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Stent Placement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Stent Placement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    John J. Nigro, MD

    3020 Children's Way, Mc5078, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Nigro is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nigro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heterotaxy Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Nigro is board certified in Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery) and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Nigro is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stent Placement
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Stent Placement
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rohit Rao is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stent Placement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Stent Placement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Srujan Ganta is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ganta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Double Outlet Left Ventricle, Double Outlet Right Ventricle, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Internal Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Stent Placement
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henri Justino is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Justino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Stent Placement. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, Coarctation of the Aorta, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Justino is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Stent Placement?

    A stent is a tiny tube placed into a hollow structure in your body. This structure can be an artery, a vein, or another structure, such as the tube that carries urine (ureter). The stent holds the structure open.

    When should I see a Stent Placement 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 Stent Placement 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 Stent Placement 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 Stent Placement 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 Stent Placement 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 Stent Placement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Stent Placement 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 Stent Placement 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 Stent Placement 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 Stent Placement 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 Stent Placement doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Stent Placement 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 Stent Placement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Stent Placement 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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