Best Surgery Physician in San Diego, CA
Looking for a surgery physician in San Diego? Most patients narrow the list by insurance first, then by location and reviews. 20+ verified surgery physician appear below. Many practice at Scripps Health or Sharp HealthCare. San Diego has mild coastal climate and a strong sports-medicine and outdoor-injury demand, which shapes how local surgery physician structure their practice.
20 surgery physician in San Diego


Todd Bailey Peterson, MD
4.5Todd Bailey Peterson · Surgery Physician
34800 Bob Wilson Dr(619) 532-7577
Robert A Izenberg, MD
4.5Robert A Izenberg · Surgery Physician
Naval Medical Center Dept Of Surgery(619) 532-7006
Richard D Perlman, MD
4.5Richard D Perlman · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
8008 Frost St(858) 715-9200
Charles Douglas Wallace, MD
4.5Charles Douglas Wallace · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
3030 Childrens Way(858) 966-6789
Dori Neill Cage, MD
4.5Dori Neill Cage · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
8008 Frost St(858) 715-9200
Barry Stuart Handler, MD
4.5Barry Stuart Handler · Plastic Surgery Physician
6699 Alvarado Rd(619) 583-4222
Robert B Pollack, MD
4.5Robert B Pollack · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
4510 Executive Dr.(858) 457-8686
Theodore Durner Edson, MD
4.5Theodore Durner Edson · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Naval Medical Center San Diego 34800 Bob Wilson Drive(619) 532-7575
Walter Alain Thomas, MD
4.5Walter Alain Thomas · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
3444 Kearny Villa Rd(858) 616-6400
Steven Tradonsky, MD
4.5Steven Tradonsky · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
5643 Copley Dr Suite 300(858) 455-9942
Richard D Perlman, MD
4.5Richard D Perlman · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
8008 Frost St(858) 715-9200
Robert B Pollack, MD
4.5Robert B Pollack · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
4510 Executive Dr.(858) 457-8686
Walter K Nahm, MD, PHD
4.5Walter K Nahm · MOHS Micrographic Surgery Physician
7695 Cardinal Court(858) 278-8835
James Raymond Moitoza, MD
4.5James Raymond Moitoza · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
4510 Executive Dr(858) 666-7047

Todd Bailey Peterson, MD
4.5Todd Bailey Peterson · Surgery Physician
34800 Bob Wilson Dr(619) 532-7577
Robert A Izenberg, MD
4.5Robert A Izenberg · Surgery Physician
Naval Medical Center Dept Of Surgery(619) 532-7006
Dori Neill Cage, MD
4.5Dori Neill Cage · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
8008 Frost St(858) 715-9200
Steven Tradonsky, MD
4.5Steven Tradonsky · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
5643 Copley Dr Suite 300(858) 455-9942
Surgery Physician in San Diego by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Surgery Physician in nearby cities
Same specialty in cities near San Diego — useful if your insurance network extends across the CA metro.
About finding a surgery physician in San Diego
San Diego has surgery physician practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics, including Scripps Health, Sharp HealthCare, UC San Diego Health. When choosing a surgery physician in San Diego, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many San Diego surgery physician list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about surgery physician in San Diego
How much does a visit to a surgery physician cost in San Diego?+
In-network surgery physician in San Diego typically run $120–$300 for an initial visit before insurance. Out-of-network rates can be 3–5× higher. Use the insurance filter above to see San Diego surgery physician who list your specific plan, and confirm acceptance directly with the office before booking.
Are San Diego surgery physician accepting new patients?+
Most San Diego listings indicate new-patient status on the profile. Wait times vary by specialty and insurance; calling the office directly is the fastest way to confirm same-week availability.
Which insurance plans do San Diego surgery physician list?+
Major plans in CA include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings show plans the provider has indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before your appointment.
Do I need a referral to see a surgery physician in San Diego?+
Most PPO plans in CA allow direct booking. HMO and many Medicare Advantage plans require a primary-care referral first. Confirm with your insurer or the office before booking.