The 20 Best Herniated Disc Surgery Doctors near la jolla, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Herniated Disc Surgery

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Herniated Disc Surgery near la jolla, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
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    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-657-8200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Garfin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Garfin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    858-299-2984
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    James Bruffey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bruffey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    858-299-2984
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Roger Thorne is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Thorne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
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    Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 210, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-535-1075
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Thunder is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Thunder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Coccydynia, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Frank J. Coufal
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Frank J. Coufal
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    California Center For Neurointerventional Surgery

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-677-1755
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Frank Coufal is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coufal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Mark C. Nelson
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Mark C. Nelson
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Mark C. Nelson MD Inc.

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 223, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-777-7917
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Nelson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    619-543-5540
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    William Taylor is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    619-543-5540
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Osorio is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Osorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Hani R. Malone
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Hani R. Malone
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    858-824-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Hani Malone is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Malone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Martin H. Pham
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Martin H. Pham
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4510 Executive Dr # 7, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    442-274-0566
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Pham is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. David A. Frankel
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. David A. Frankel
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    858-295-3054
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    David Frankel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    858-299-2984
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mundis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mundis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Ramin Bagheri
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Ramin Bagheri
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    858-299-2984
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Bagheri is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteotomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    619-543-2539
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Allen is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Vikram M. Udani
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Vikram M. Udani
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Vikram Udani MD Inc.

    11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 203, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    619-566-0640
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Vikram Udani is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Udani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Neil A. Tayyab
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Neil A. Tayyab
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    858-455-6460
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Neil Tayyab is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tayyab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Scott P. Leary
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Scott P. Leary
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Scott Leary M.D. Inc.

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 305A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    858-223-2100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Leary is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Leary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    M. Hertzel Soumekh M D A Professional Corporation

    8008 Frost St Ste 401, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    858-560-8544
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Massoud Soumekh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Soumekh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    858-966-6789
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kelly is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Maneesh Bawa
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Maneesh Bawa
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    California Orthopaedic Institute Medical Associates Inc

    7485 Mission Valley Rd, Suite 104a, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    619-291-8930
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Maneesh Bawa is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 do I find the best Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near la jolla, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctors near la jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disc Surgery 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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