717 General Surgeons Found in La Jolla, CA

We found 717 General Surgeons available in La Jolla, CA with an average 4 stars across 4,978 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 320 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 203 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Had a good bedside manner
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Diego, CA4.8 mi
"I wanted to say thank you for your helping me deal with my cancer doc! I'm alive and well over four and a half years out from the day!" View Profile

Dr. Ravinder Jarial, DO

Plastic Surgery
Provided follow-up after the visit
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
West Palm Beach, FL
"Very attentive, great communication, understanding my needs, wonderful experience, so happy with the results." View Profile

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Dr. M. Mark Mofid, MD

Plastic Surgery
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Mofid and staff were absolutely amazing with my procedure!" View Profile

Dr. Rajasekhar Nalluri, MD

Plastic Surgery
30 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.1 mi
"Dr. Raja listened to my concerns and was generous with his explanation and follow-up." View Profile

Dr. Matthew Mark Schultzel, DO

Colorectal Surgery
16 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"I recently had a surgical procedure performed by Dr. Schultzel, and I cannot express how grateful I am for the exceptional care I received." View Profile

Dr. Richmond Roeske, MD

Ophthalmology
1 Award
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"The visit was beyond my expectations. The staff at the office was very polite, friendly and explained everything in an easy way to understand." View Profile

Dr. Jason Roman Hess, MD

Plastic Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr Hess helped my wife relieve pain from previous surgeries by other doctors. He was very professional, direct, and explained all risks associated with the procedure." View Profile

Dr. Frank T. Kerrigan, DO

Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palm Desert, CA
"Good visit as usual. Thorough, not rushed. Always feel he is listening & gives good advise on health issues!" View Profile

Dr. Michael J Brucker, MD

Plastic Surgery
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"The entire stage is great the front desk is polite andoffers great customer service, the nurses are simply amaxing helpful kind and knowledgeable the anestesia nurse is great and really take care of his patients Dr brucker is knowledable, listens to what u want and is very detailed" View Profile

Dr. Rick A. Friedman, MD, PhD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"Dr. Friedman is an endangered species of surgeon. He is not just a phenomenal surgeon but he is also a phenomenal person." View Profile

Dr. Scott Walter Barttelbort, MD

Plastic Surgery
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Barttelbort is a very skilled plastic surgeon. He was true to his word that I would look 10-15 years younger after my face lift." View Profile

Dr. Mark Takata, MD

Surgery
25 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.8 mi
"Best Surgeon at Scripps clinic. Hard to find a skilled and compassionate surgeon, and he is BOTH of them! Monique" View Profile

Dr. Robert M Barone

Surgical Oncology
60 years exp
La Jolla, CA1.4 mi
"Takes what you say seriously and doesn't hesitate in finding answers. Kind and compassionate" View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey P. Harris, MD, PhD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Jeffrey P. Harris, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 52 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Michael M. Madani, MD

Thoracic Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"Dr. Madani operated on my mother 2 years ago and we could have not been happier with him. He is professional, compassionate and most importantly an exceptional surgeon." View Profile

Dr. Jill Buckley, MD

Urology
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Jill Buckley, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. She has 26 years of experience. Her specialties include Urology, General Surgeon, Urologist. View Profile

Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes, MD

Plastic Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.0 mi
"Dr. Salazar-Reyes was immediately a good match because he was personable, smart, and expressive." View Profile

Dr. Paul Vincent B Hyde, MD

Surgery
60 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"He was highly recommended and the absolutely the best choice for my surgery." View Profile

Dr. Mary Wilde, MD

Surgery
42 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"I had an amazing experience with Dr. Wilde! Like previous comments I had many recommendations when diagnosed with breast cancer, like two OB/GYN doctors." View Profile

Dr. Marc Sedwitz, MD

Surgery
1 Award
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Again Dr. Sedwitz was amazing and I'm blessed to have him." View Profile

Dr. Keith Allan Beier-Meister, MD

Colorectal Surgery
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"We are incredibly thankful for Dr Biermeister. He was able to successfully perform a difficult surgery after other surgeries went awry." View Profile

Dr. William Fuller, MD

Surgery
La Jolla, CA2.8 mi
"Dr W. Fuller did my lapband in 2007, at UCD hospital in Sacramento. He did an excellent job. I was sad when he left." View Profile

Dr. Michael Jonathan Worsey, MD

Colorectal Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"After experiencing numerous colon/rectal surgeons, I discovered Dr Worsey and he is an amazing doctor, Dr. Worsey has a great bedside manor, compassionate and masterful." View Profile

Dr. Alexandra K. Schwartz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Alexandra K. Schwartz, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. She has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kevin Thomas Brumund, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
26 years exp
San Diego, CA1.0 mi
"I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care my husband received from Dr. Brumund during his recent thyroidectomy." View Profile

Dr. Michael Lee Levy, MD

Neurological Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Levy is a brilliant Neurosurgeon and even with all his success and credentials, has the humility to look at every case as a chance to learn new things, improve in skill, and give a second chance at life to his patients. " View Profile

Dr. David Frankel, MD

Surgery
25 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
Dr. David Frankel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. He has 25 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. H Michael Roark, MD

Plastic Surgery
51 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.0 mi
"I had a racecar bore lift by Dr. Roark 35 years ago, and IMHO, I still look better now than I did then. I've had a few tweaks, mostly just peels." View Profile

Dr. Lynn Arlene Weston, MD

Colorectal Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Excellent Doctor! My highest recommendation!" View Profile

Dr. Paul Joseph Girard, MD

Surgery
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"I had a leg legthening that Dr. Girard perform on me and I had a wonder experience with him, my sugery went well, I advise everyone that needs any trauma surgery to see him." View Profile

Dr. Ravinder Jarial, DO

Plastic Surgery
Provided follow-up after the visit
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
West Palm Beach, FL
"Very attentive, great communication, understanding my needs, wonderful experience, so happy with the results." View Profile

Dr. Herman Skorobogaty, MD

Surgery
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.8 mi
Dr. Herman Skorobogaty, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and Oceanside, CA. He has 29 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Eugene Golts, MD

Thoracic Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"Thanks for saving my life" View Profile

Dr. David Regan Hackley, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. David Regan Hackley, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in Del Mar, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Johan Erik Brahme, MD

Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Johan Erik Brahme, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 46 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery, Oncology, Plastic Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Santiago Horgan, MD

Surgery
36 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Santiago Horgan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mark Jason Sherman, MD

Surgery
37 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"an amazing surgeon. i had an umbilical hernia repair." View Profile

Dr. Cheryl Lorraine Olson, MD

Surgery
37 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Olson is a phenomenal surgeon and doctor. She’s smart, skillful, and genuinely cares about her patients. My appendix burst after another surgeon’s misdiagnosis." View Profile

Dr. Kaitlyn Jane Kelly, MD

Surgical Oncology
22 years exp
La Jolla, CA1.4 mi
"I can't imagine giving Dr Kelley a low review. She is caring and an incredible surgeon. I had gallbladder removal on Thursday 5/14/26 I am doing exceptionally well on day 1." View Profile

Dr. Mohsin Saeed, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"My wife was having severe bleeding from the stomach and was sent as an emergency to Dr. Saeed from Mercy Hospital. He performed a procedure to stop the bleeding, saving her life." View Profile

Dr. Anthony Edmund Magit, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"We saw Dr. Magit years ago for 2 of our children with very different issues. One for sleep apnia and one for a salivary duct that flared up." View Profile

Dr. David Wayne Easter, MD

Surgery
43 years exp
San Diego, CA1.4 mi
"Thank,you Dr.Easter,i would highly recommended you.You did a great job fixing my 4 hernias.Your bed manners are excellent i havent had a dr. as caring and as funny as you." View Profile

Dr. Amy Day, MD

Surgery
La Jolla, CA2.8 mi
"Dr. Day has a great 'bedside manner". I never felt rushed." View Profile

Dr. Michael F Sedrak, MD

Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Sedrak is amazing! A++" View Profile

Dr. Imad Sami Dandan, MD

Trauma Surgery
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"I met Dr. Dandan at the Scripps La Jolla trauma unit. He made an otherwise painful and unpleasant event a bit more manageable with his upbeat and caring demeanor." View Profile

Dr. Anthony Perricone, MD

Surgery
41 years exp
San Diego, CA1.4 mi
"Very Gratefuk to you Sir for being my Mom surgeon and specialist. We trust that we are in great hands." View Profile

Dr. Peter Mann, MD

Surgery
50 years exp
La Jolla, CA1.9 mi
"My visits to Dr. Mann have been wonderful." View Profile

Dr. Richard Duane Stahl, MD

Thoracic Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Richard Duane Stahl, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Karen Michiko Kling, MD

Surgery
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Kling is the most caring physician that I know. She is knowledgable and kind. She took the best care of my daughter." View Profile

Dr. James Garrett Schwendig, MD

Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. James Garrett Schwendig, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Pedro Baron, MD

Transplant Surgery
49 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
"From our initial visit, Dr. Baron and his staff were very accommodating by meeting me after hours (I was traveling from a different state)." View Profile

Dr. Gary Haves Manchester, MD

Hand Surgery
62 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
Dr. Gary Haves Manchester, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. He has 62 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Brandon Larren Grusd, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Great care. Genuine. Took time" View Profile

Dr. Kristin Leigh Mekeel, DO

Surgery
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"She is a great teacher and great doctor to work with. Besides being a great doctor she comforts her patients very well by explaining the procedures and its outcome very patiently." View Profile

Dr. Gail Toshie Tominaga, MD

Trauma Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"It didn't even take 5 min to see this doctor. I was taken in by ambulance from head on collision to the trauma center. This doctor lead the team." View Profile

Dr. Erik Lee Owens, MD

Vascular Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Diego, CA1.4 mi

Dr. Stephen Michael Krant, MD

Plastic Surgery
57 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Krant performed a Mommy Make-over on my daughter. He and his staff were personable and made us feel like family long before the surgery took place." View Profile

Dr. Joelle M. Coletta, MD

Thoracic Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Joelle M. Coletta, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. She has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ankur Chandra, MD

Surgery
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Outstanding doctor and helpful, friendly and efficient staff." View Profile

Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul, MD

Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"This doctor is tremendous and his staff is caring, efficient, and dedicated." View Profile

Dr. Leslie Kobayashi, MD

Surgery
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Leslie Kobayashi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. She has 23 years of experience. Her specialties include Surgery, General Surgeon. View Profile

Dr. Lance Luke Altenau, MD

Neurological Surgery
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
"Dr Kenneth Ott messes up my surgery and left pieces of disc fragment and one in particular was lodged underneath my nerve. Two days later Dr Altenau came and fixed it." View Profile

What is a General Surgeon and How Can They Help You?

A surgeon performs operative interventions to treat pathology, trauma, and structural abnormalities through invasive techniques. Surgeons diagnose surgical conditions and provide perioperative patient management.

Surgeons complete medical school and surgical residency lasting five to seven years depending on specialty (general surgery, cardiothoracic, etc.). Many pursue subspecialty fellowship for specialized surgical expertise.

A Surgeon's clinical work involves:

  • Concentrates on operative management of disease and injury across body systems
  • Assesses patients, orders investigations, determines surgical indications, performs operations, oversees postoperative care
  • Treats traumatic injuries, neoplasms, hernias, appendiceal inflammation, biliary disease, and vascular pathology
  • Uses conventional open techniques, laparoscopic methods, robotic-assisted procedures, and minimally invasive approaches
  • Known as: general surgeon, operative specialist, MD, DO

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What's the best way to search for a General Surgeon in La Jolla who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only General Surgeons in La Jolla who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find General Surgeons in La Jolla who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see General Surgeons providing telehealth services in La Jolla. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated General Surgeons in La Jolla?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing General Surgeons, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a General Surgeon in La Jolla?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in La Jolla. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which General Surgeons in La Jolla have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in La Jolla. This helps you find a General Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with General Surgeons in La Jolla without calling?
Search for General Surgeons who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a General Surgeon in La Jolla with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for General Surgeons in La Jolla. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a General Surgeon in La Jolla?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right General Surgeon.
How can I locate a General Surgeon in La Jolla who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for General Surgeons. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a General Surgeon in La Jolla who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where General Surgeons practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find General Surgeons who work there.

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