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    MediFind found 881 doctor with experience in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 733 are Experienced, 138 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    881 providers found
      Steven V. Edelman
      Elite in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      Elite in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Steven Edelman is an Endocrinologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Edelman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

      Elite in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      Elite in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology

      Scripps Health

      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 300, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Athena Philis is an Endocrinologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Philis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Blood Sugar, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Gestational Diabetes.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      8851 Ctr Dr, Suite 408, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Majid Shahbaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Cough.

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      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      8851 Center Dr, Suite 404, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Raymond Fink is an Endocrinologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Fink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      525 E Main St, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Gordon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Lung Transplant.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, Mc 8201, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Julie Celebi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Celebi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Periodontitis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Hassan Kafri MD Inc

      450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Javier Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

      Lee R. Katzman
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Ophthalmology
      7877 Parkway Dr, Suite 100, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lee Katzman practices in La Mesa, California. Dr. Katzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      5358 Jackson Dr, Suite 1, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elahe Toulouie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Toulouie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Enlarged Liver.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      5111 Garfield St, Suite A, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rommel Navarrete is an Endocrinologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Navarrete is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperparathyroidism.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Alamar Medical Group

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 105, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ali Alamar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Alamar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Amebic Liver Abscess, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glossitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

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

      Joseph Leonard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Diabetic Nephropathy, and High Cholesterol.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine | General Practice

      Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc.

      8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Suite 370, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Salvatore Tarantino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in La Mesa, California. Dr. Tarantino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      6367 Alvarado Ct, Suite 200, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bernard Michlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Michlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Acquired Hemophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      7592 Broadway, 
      Lemon Grove, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yuhee Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lemon Grove, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Thalamotomy.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      7592 Broadway, 
      Lemon Grove, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gilberto Cota is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lemon Grove, California. Dr. Cota is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      5454 El Cajon Blvd, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristin Brownell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brownell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Cystoisosporiasis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      903 Cardiff St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gabriel Gil is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      8788 Jamacha Rd, 
      Spring Valley, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bahghi Keflezighi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spring Valley, California. Dr. Keflezighi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

      Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

      When should I see a Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctors near La Mesa, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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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