The 20 Best Synovitis Doctors Near Me in del mar, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Synovitis near del mar, CA. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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59 providers found
    Distinguished in Synovitis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Synovitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Guma is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Guma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Gout. Dr. Guma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (6.0 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 Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4520 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Meunier is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Meunier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Synovitis
    Advanced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lorenzo Pacelli is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pacelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Thompson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Tennis Elbow, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Stephan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Stephan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Scoliosis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cameron Barr is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tan Nguyen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, PEHO Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Hong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Pruente is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pruente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Fecal Impaction. Dr. Pruente is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Pedersen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pedersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome). Dr. Pedersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Middleton is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Middleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Middleton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Terkeltaub is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Terkeltaub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Synovitis. Dr. Terkeltaub is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Dr. Ronald B Moss Inc

    345 Saxony Rd Ste 105, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roy Kaplan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Reactive Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD). Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Robert K Clifford JR

    317 N El Camino Real Ste 405, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Afra is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Afra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4520 Executive Dr Ste 101, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Woody is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Woody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Synovitis.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enass Rickards is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rickards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Hand Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reid Abrams is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Abrams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Mira Mesa Radiology

    8933 Activity Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Lee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Meningioma, Tenosynovitis, Vertigo, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Chung is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Synovitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Synovitis?

    Synovitis is the inflammation of a synovial membrane, the layer of connective tissue that lines joints such as the shoulder, hip, knee, or ankle. Arthritis is one of the main causes of synovitis. Athletes and individuals with physically rigorous jobs are also particularly at risk of overusing joints and developing synovitis. 

    When should I see a Synovitis doctor near del mar, 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 Synovitis doctor near del mar, 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 Synovitis doctors near del mar, 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 Synovitis doctors near del mar, 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 Synovitis doctor near del mar, 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 Synovitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Synovitis 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 Synovitis doctor near del mar, 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 Synovitis 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 Synovitis 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 Synovitis doctors near del mar, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Synovitis 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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