The 20 Best Vertebral Artery Dissection Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Vertebral Artery Dissection Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Vertebral Artery Dissection near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 56 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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57 providers found
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology

    California Center For Neurointerventional Surgery

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giuseppe Ammirati is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ammirati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    NAyana M Trivedi MD

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 360, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nayana Trivedi is an Internal Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Trivedi has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Trivedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

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

    Gail Tominaga is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tominaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

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    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Philip Hoang is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Ali Sepahdari is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sepahdari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Fecal Impaction, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Stellios Karnezis is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Karnezis has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Fecal Impaction, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Tomer Roth is a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

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

    Mary Kalafut is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kalafut is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

    Allison Berndtson
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Allison Berndtson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Berndtson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Todd Costantini
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Todd Costantini is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Costantini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Prima Primary Medical Association Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Covner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Covner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Prima Primary Medical Association Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Adrian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Adrian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Dehydration, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Barthel is an Internal Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Barthel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Cellulitis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

    California Center For Neurointerventional Surgery

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick De La Vega is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. De La Vega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Cerebellar Degeneration, Stroke, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Challender is an Internal Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Challender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Vertebral Artery Dissection, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preeti Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Lam is an Internal Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Vertebral Artery Dissection, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology

    Office

    9300 Campus Point Dr # 7774, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Olson is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Olson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Public Health and Preventive Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Public Health and Preventive Medicine

    Center For Neurological Study

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Perlman is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Perlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    General Surgery

    Scripps Health

    9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 221, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Schwendig is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schwendig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Tissue Biopsy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Vertebral Artery Dissection 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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