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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Spinal Fusion near San Diego, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    39 providers found
      Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
      Neurosurgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Martin Pham is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Pham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

      Elite in Spinal Fusion
      Elite in Spinal Fusion

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3030 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Newton is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Newton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Joseph Osorio is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Osorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Lordosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Steven Garfin is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Garfin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Joseph Ciacci is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ciacci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Hematoma, Chiari Malformation, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Elite in Spinal Fusion
      Elite in Spinal Fusion

      Scripps Health

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

      Robert Eastlack is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Spinal Fusion
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Spinal Fusion
      Infectious Disease
      200 W Arbor Dr, Mc 8208, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Park is an Infectious Disease provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Military Health Care
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Military Health Care
      34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Johnstone is a Military Health Care provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Johnstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Thomas Sullivan is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      David Santiago-Dieppa is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Santiago-Dieppa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Family Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Alec Contag is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Contag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Orthopedics

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Micah Blais is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Blais is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top area of expertise is Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Pediatric Orthopedics | Orthopedics
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Pediatric Orthopedics | Orthopedics
      200 W Arbor Dr, Mc 8894, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amelia Lindgren is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Lindgren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. Her top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Chondrodystrophy, Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Brian Hirshman is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Hirshman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, Glioma, Osteotomy, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Endocrinology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Charles Choe is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Choe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Fasciotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Ophthalmology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Daniel Vail is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Vail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Laminectomy.

      Advanced in Spinal Fusion
      Advanced in Spinal Fusion

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3020 Children's Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vidyadhar Upasani is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Upasani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Collins Pope Syndrome, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
      Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
      4130 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 300, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Behrooz Akbarnia is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Akbarnia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

      Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
      Distinguished in Spinal Fusion

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Mundis is an Orthopedics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mundis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Spinal Fusion
      Orthopedics
      3030 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ena Nielsen is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Nielsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. Her top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Spinal Fusion?

      Spinal fusion is surgery to permanently join together two or more bones in the spine so there is no movement between them. These bones are called vertebrae.

      When should I see a Spinal Fusion doctor near San Diego, 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 Spinal Fusion doctor near San Diego, 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 Spinal Fusion doctors near San Diego, 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 Spinal Fusion doctors near San Diego, 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 Spinal Fusion doctor near San Diego, 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 Spinal Fusion doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Fusion 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 Spinal Fusion doctor near San Diego, 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 Spinal Fusion 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 Spinal Fusion 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 Spinal Fusion doctors near San Diego, CA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Fusion 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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