The 20 Best Vertebral Artery Dissection Doctors Near Me in la mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Vertebral Artery Dissection near la mesa, CA. Of these, 52 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Viets is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Viets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Ellison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Ellison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Referral required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yueyang Guo is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Guo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Guo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Honowitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Honowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Osteopenia. Dr. Honowitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Er-kai Gao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Family Medicine

    Operation Samahan Inc.

    2743 Highland Ave, 
    National City, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Josie Nuqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Nuqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Nuqui is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    The Neuron Clinic

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

    Branko Huisa-Garate is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huisa-Garate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Huisa-Garate is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology | Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology | Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Offices 1 - Radiology Department

    5251 Viewridge Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sachin Rastogi is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rastogi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Fractured Spine, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Vertebral Artery Dissection, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Rastogi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keval Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    2929 Health Ctr Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dara West is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Anderson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Adrian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Adrian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Dehydration, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Claycomb is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Claycomb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 420, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sudhir Malik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Tension Headache. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Cooper is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Angiomyoma, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Eric Lizerbram is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lizerbram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Herniated Disk, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Booker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Booker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Herniated Disk, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Booker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health Senior Behavioral Health

    410 Dickinson St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Marek-Bykowski is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Marek-Bykowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Dr. Marek-Bykowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Pannell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pannell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Tarlov Cysts, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Pannell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 W Arbor Dr # 8765, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samantha Wheeler is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Wheeler, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertebral Artery Dissection, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 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 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 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 mesa, 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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