The 20 Best Breast Cancer Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 185 doctor with experience in Breast Cancer near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 132 are Experienced, 28 are Distinguished, 23 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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185 providers found
    Elite in Breast Cancer
    Elite in Breast Cancer

    UC San Diego

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

    Anne Wallace is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Jyoti Mayadev is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mayadev is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Endometrial Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Buchholz is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Buchholz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Follicular Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

    Are you looking for a specific type of Breast Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Breast Cancer in Men, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

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    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Walter F. Merdinger Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 660, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Hyde is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hyde is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Walter F. Merdinger Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 660, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Olson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Olson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    California Cancer Associates

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 560, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sinclair is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sinclair is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    San Diego Pacific Oncology And Hematology Associates Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 830, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pushpendu Banerjee is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Sabina R. Wallach M.D. A Medical Corp

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 400, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabina Wallach is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wallach is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Walter F. Merdinger Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 660, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Sherman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sherman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Shatsky is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Shatsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Boles is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Boles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Bone Tumor.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology

    UCSD Heath Care

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

    Kay Yeung is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yeung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catheryn Yashar is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yashar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Barone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Barone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dominique Rash is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rash is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Wilde is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wilde is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Lin is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Anal Cancer.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Shimizu is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shimizu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Meningioma, Angiosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Kroener is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kroener is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Experienced in Breast Cancer

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Ghatan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ghatan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Chylous Ascites, Kimura Disease, and Breast Lump.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Breast Cancer?

    Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer:

    • Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that carry milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type.
    • Lobular carcinoma starts in the parts of the breast, called lobules, which produce milk.

    In rare cases, other kinds of breast cancer can start in other areas of the breast.

    When should I see a Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer 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 does MediFind rank Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer 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 Breast Cancer doctors near La Jolla, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Breast Cancer 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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