The 20 Best Nephrectomy Doctors near chula vista, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Nephrectomy near chula vista, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy
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    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    800-926-8273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Ithaar Derweesh is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Derweesh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    800-926-8273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Liss is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Liss is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Liss is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    858-657-7876
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Amirali Salmasi is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Salmasi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

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    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
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    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    619-543-2659
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Woo is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Prostate Cancer, Lithotripsy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    858-822-6187
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Kader is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cystectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    858-657-8860
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Buckley is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Buckley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urethral Stricture, Lichen Sclerosus, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteral Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    619-502-5800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Vapnek is a Urologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Vapnek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Neurogenic Bladder, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
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    Innovative Medical Solutions

    131 Orange Ave Ste 101, 
    Coronado, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    619-956-7760
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Youssef Tanagho is a Urologist practicing medicine in Coronado, California. Dr. Tanagho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    619-502-5800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Santomauro is a Urologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Santomauro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Hillcrest Urological Medical GRP.

    4060 4th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    619-297-4707
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Salem is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    800-926-8273
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malay, Russian, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Nasseri is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nasseri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Horseshoe Kidney, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Vulvodynia, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Nasseri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    619-543-2626
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arman Walia is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Walia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Walia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group-Otay Ranch

    1400 E Palomar St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    619-397-3283
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Tracy Marien is a Urologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Marien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Stones, Kidney Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group-Otay Ranch

    1400 E Palomar St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    619-397-3283
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Locke is a Urologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Locke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Incontinence, Hydronephrosis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Locke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Center City Podiatry Group

    230 Prospect Pl Ste 210, 
    Coronado, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    619-299-0670
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    James Roberts is a Urologist practicing medicine in Coronado, California. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Dr. Hiep T. Nguyen
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Dr. Hiep T. Nguyen
    Internal Medicine

    Hiep Nguyen MD

    4419 Euclid Ave Ste 105, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    619-582-2079
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hiep Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Torsion, Interstitial Nephritis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    619-294-8111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sharjeel Sabir is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sabir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ascites, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Liver Embolization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Sabir is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Marc Holden, MD

    4060 4th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    619-297-4707
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Holden is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Holden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Hillcrest Urological Medical GRP.

    4060 4th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    619-297-4707
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark-rally Pe is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    619-543-5916
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Steiner is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Steiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Nephrectomy?

    Kidney removal, or nephrectomy, is surgery to remove all or part of a kidney. It may involve:

    • Part of one kidney removed (partial nephrectomy).
    • All of one kidney removed (simple nephrectomy).
    • Removal of one entire kidney, surrounding fat, and the adrenal gland (radical nephrectomy). In these cases, neighboring lymph nodes are sometimes removed.

    When should I see a Nephrectomy doctor near chula vista, 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 Nephrectomy doctor near chula vista, 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 Nephrectomy doctor near chula vista, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Nephrectomy doctors near chula vista, 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 Nephrectomy doctors near chula vista, 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 Nephrectomy doctor near chula vista, 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 Nephrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctor near chula vista, 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctors near chula vista, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Nephrectomy 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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