The 20 Best Vertebroplasty Doctors near san diego, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Vertebroplasty

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Vertebroplasty near san diego, CA. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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78 providers found
    Distinguished in Vertebroplasty
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Vertebroplasty
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Sean Tutton is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tutton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Vertebroplasty
    Advanced in Vertebroplasty
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Vertebroplasty. 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 Vertebroplasty
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Referral may be required
    2100 5th Ave, Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lance Altenau is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Altenau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Internal Medicine

    Walgreen CO

    3900 5th Ave Ste 110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney O'rourke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. O'rourke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Office

    4168 Front St Ste 1106-UC, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Mccowen is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mccowen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mccowen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Internal Medicine

    Golden Hill Post Acute

    1201 34th St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elaine Gertser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Gertser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumococcal Meningitis, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Health

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

    Yomiyyu Gammada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gammada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gammada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Vertebroplasty. 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 Vertebroplasty
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Giuseppe Ammirati is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ammirati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Ammirati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 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 Vertebroplasty. 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 Vertebroplasty
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Arvin Wali is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Internal Carotid Agenesis, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Walter Olsen is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Olsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Susan Bukata is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bukata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Tudor Hughes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    California Orthopaedic Institute Medical Associates Inc

    7485 Mission Valley Rd, Suite 104a, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Vertebroplasty. 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.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Garfin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Garfin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. 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 Vertebroplasty
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Vertebroplasty
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

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

    Gregg Alzate is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Alzate is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Gallbladder Disease, Protein Deficiency, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Vertebroplasty
    Advanced in Vertebroplasty
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Lyon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lyon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Ureterocele, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Lyon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vertebroplasty
    Advanced in Vertebroplasty
    Referral may be required

    Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group Inc.

    5555 Reservoir Dr Ste 104, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Finkenberg is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Finkenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Experienced in Vertebroplasty
    Referral may be required

    University Care Center

    5602 University Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marla Petriello is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Petriello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autonomic Dysreflexia, Fractured Spine, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Vertebroplasty?

    Vertebroplasty is often an outpatient procedure used to treat painful compression fractures in the spine. In a compression fracture, all or part of a spine bone collapses.

    When should I see a Vertebroplasty 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 Vertebroplasty 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 Vertebroplasty 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 Vertebroplasty 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 Vertebroplasty 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 Vertebroplasty doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Vertebroplasty 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 Vertebroplasty 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 Vertebroplasty 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 Vertebroplasty 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 Vertebroplasty doctors near san diego, CA?

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

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