The 20 Best Subcutaneous Emphysema Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Subcutaneous Emphysema near la jolla, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Gert D. Pretorius
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Gert D. Pretorius
    Family Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Gert Pretorius is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pretorius is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Pretorius is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-554-2126
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Barnes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Steven C. Howe
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Steven C. Howe
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    858-657-7777
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Howe is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Howe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Michael Bouvet
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Michael Bouvet
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    858-822-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bouvet is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bouvet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Fibrosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Parin N. Desai
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Parin N. Desai
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Health

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    858-455-9100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Parin Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subcutaneous Emphysema. Dr. Desai is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-678-6886
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Mccreight is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mccreight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Mccreight is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-455-9100
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Abello is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Abello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Vertigo, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy. Dr. Abello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-554-2626
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Luna is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Luna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Luna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-554-2626
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei-shin Wang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Russell J. Miller
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Russell J. Miller
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Russell Miller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-626-7275
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    William Kakimoto is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kakimoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Kakimoto is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    800-926-8273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Yen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Yen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Dr. Yen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    800-926-8273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Miller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Emphysema. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    619-295-9729
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Eric Lizerbram is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lizerbram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Herniated Disk, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Osteopenia.

    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    858-658-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Johnson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Brian Trinh
    Radiology
    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema

    Dr. Brian Trinh
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    619-294-8111
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Trinh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Trinh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Trinh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Advanced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    619-294-8111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Anderson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Department Of Pediatrics

    7910 Frost St Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    858-565-4877
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Clinton Nichols is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Nichols is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    858-939-3400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Randall Baldassarre is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Baldassarre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Pleurisy. Dr. Baldassarre is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Experienced in Subcutaneous Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    619-543-3534
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharon Brouha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brouha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Brouha is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Subcutaneous Emphysema?

    Subcutaneous (under the skin) emphysema occurs when air gets into tissues under the skin. This most often occurs in the skin covering the chest or neck, but can also occur in other parts of the body.

    When should I see a Subcutaneous Emphysema doctor near la jolla, 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema doctor near la jolla, 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 do I find the best Subcutaneous Emphysema doctor near la jolla, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Subcutaneous Emphysema doctors near la jolla, 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema doctors near la jolla, 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema doctor near la jolla, 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Subcutaneous Emphysema 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema doctor near la jolla, 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema doctors near la jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Subcutaneous Emphysema 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Subcutaneous Emphysema 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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