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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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    MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Tracheoesophageal Fistula near San Diego, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    19 providers found
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      General Practice
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      General Practice

      Naval Medical Center San Diego

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

      Utsav Patwardhan is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Diego, California. Dr. Patwardhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Colonic Atresia, Childhood Pancreatitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      General Practice
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      General Practice

      Office

      38400 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sophia Schermerhorn is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Diego, California. Dr. Schermerhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christine Fordham is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Fordham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Laryngomalacia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Fordham is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      8110 Birmingham Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hayat Mousa is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mousa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Gastrostomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

      Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      3030 Childrens Way, Ste #107, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Julia Grabowski is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Grabowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Oophorectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Grabowski is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      8110 Birmingham Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Soma Kumar is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Delayed Growth, and Acute Pancreatitis.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Pulmonology | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Pulmonology | Pulmonary Medicine
      8110 Birmingham Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aparna Rao is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Bronchogenic Cyst, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Branchiootorenal Syndrome.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3010 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Dickerson is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dickerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Gastritis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Esophagitis.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      3030 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gerald Gollin is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Gollin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      3030 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Romeo Ignacio is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Ignacio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Pectus Excavatum, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      3030 Childrens Way, Ste 107, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Lazar is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Lazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Neonatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Neonatology | Pediatrics
      3020 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Speziale is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Speziale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top area of expertise is Tracheoesophageal Fistula.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      7920 Frost St, Ste 200, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lynne Bird is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Bird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Angelman Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, VACTERL Association, and Mucolipidosis Type 4.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      8010 Frost St Ste 414, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Kling is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Kling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastroschisis, Cholecystitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (10.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Tirrell is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Tirrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Imperforate Anus, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Family Medicine

      Kaiser Permanente Otay Mesa Medical Offices

      4650 Palm Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rafael Silva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Hepatitis A.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Thoracic Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vamsi Aribindi is a Thoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Aribindi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      General Surgery
      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Simone Hyman is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hyman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Neonatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
      Neonatology | Pediatrics
      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tara Glenn is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Glenn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Hypothermia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Tracheoesophageal Fistula?

      A congenital abnormality of the esophagus in which the upper esophagus ends as a blind pouch and does not connect with the lower esophagus; it is often accompanied by a tracheoesophageal fistula. Signs and symptoms in a newborn with this abnormality include excessive salivation, choking, coughing, and the development of cyanosis and respiratory distress when fed.

      When should I see a Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctor search results page. 

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

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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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