25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in El Cajon, CA

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MediFind found 310 specialists near El Cajon, CA

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310 providers found
    Expertise in
    39
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    39
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Mccallion is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Mccallion is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Skelton is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Skelton is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omid Moshtaghi is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moshtaghi is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Vascular Associates Of San Diego

    8860 Center Dr Ste 450, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Musicant is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Musicant is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr Fl 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luan Pham is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Pham is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Ingrown Toenail, Flat Feet, and Macrodactyly of the Foot.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    8851 Center Dr Ste 303, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helen Sohn is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Sohn is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Phillip Dickinson M.D. A Professional Corp.

    8554 La Mesa Blvd, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Dickinson is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Dickinson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Vascular Associates Of San Diego

    8860 Center Dr Ste 450, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Cook is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cook is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy.

    Kristian Brown
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    9610 Granite Ridge Dr Ste B, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristian Brown is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Thrombophlebitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Pitzer is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Pitzer is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Santiago Horgan is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Horgan is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Deconde is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Deconde has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Broderick is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Broderick is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leah Farinas is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Farinas is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Orr is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Orr is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Neighborhood Healthcare-El Cajon

    855 E Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Larkins is a General Surgeon in El Cajon, California. Dr. Larkins is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Bunions, Hammer Toe, and Fungal Nail Infection.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vadim Avulov is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Avulov is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Sohn Surgical P.C.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 221, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hong Lin is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Taylor is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

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

    Jacqueline Greene is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Greene is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raed Manasrah is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Manasrah is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Splenectomy.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery

    La Mesa Surgical Center

    8415 Grant Ave, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Kaweski is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kaweski is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Enlargement In Males, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Ear Cancer, and Keloids.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    2650 Jamacha Rd Ste 147, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Wilcox is a General Surgeon in El Cajon, California. Dr. Wilcox is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

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

    Jeffrey Wannares is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Wannares is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    8851 Center Dr Ste 303, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Briana Leung is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Leung is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Appendectomy.

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    When should I see a General Surgeon near El Cajon, 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 General Surgeon near El Cajon, 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 General Surgeons near El Cajon, 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 General Surgeons near El Cajon, 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 General Surgeon in El Cajon?

    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 General Surgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different General Surgeon?

    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 General Surgeon near El Cajon, 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 General Surgeon?

    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 General Surgeon 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 General Surgeons near El Cajon, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the General Surgeon 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. 

    What are the most common health conditions that a General Surgeon near El Cajon, CA might treat?

    Can I filter my search to find a General Surgeon that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the General Surgeon search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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