Medical Specialists & Dermatologists Near SDSU — College Area

What Medical Specialists Are in College Area?

College Area lists 107 specialist providers across Allied Gardens, Grantville, College Area, and San Carlos in 92115, 92119 & 92120. The category covers medical doctors and clinics focused on a single organ system or condition — dermatologists, cardiologists, OB-GYNs, audiologists, gastroenterologists, urologists, and orthopedic surgeons, among others.

Allied Gardens holds the largest share at 63 listings, many of them affiliated with or located near Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center on Zion Avenue. Grantville adds 32 specialist offices along the Mission Gorge Road and Friars Road corridors, while College Area proper and San Carlos account for the remaining 12. Patients typically reach these providers through primary care referrals, though some specialties accept self-referrals depending on the insurance plan.

What Kind of Specialists Are in Allied Gardens?

Allied Gardens's 63 specialist listings reflect the Kaiser Permanente Zion campus's full department roster — cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, nephrology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, and endocrinology all operate from Zion Avenue in 92120. For Kaiser members, this means most specialist referrals stay within the same campus where they see their primary care doctor.

Outside the Kaiser system, Parvin Mani, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. runs an independent OB-GYN practice in Allied Gardens specializing in women's reproductive health, prenatal care, and gynecological surgery. The sub-community's proximity to the I-8 freeway also puts it within a short drive of Grossmont-area specialists in La Mesa for patients who need options outside the Kaiser network.

What Specialists Are on Mission Gorge Road in Grantville?

Grantville's 32 specialist listings concentrate along Mission Gorge Road and Friars Road in 92120, covering dermatology, urology, fertility, pain management, and surgical specialties. Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego handles both medical dermatology and cosmetic laser procedures from the Grantville corridor, and Male Fertility & Sexual Medicine Specialists runs a focused urology and fertility practice.

The Grantville medical corridor benefits from the same Trolley Station access that serves urgent care and dental patients — the Green Line connects directly to SDSU, Allied Gardens, and La Mesa. UC San Diego Health East Campus on Alvarado Road also houses specialist departments, giving Grantville two institutional anchors for referral-based specialty care.

Are There Dermatologists Near College Area?

Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego in Grantville is the area's most-established dermatology practice, handling skin cancer screenings, acne treatment, eczema management, and cosmetic procedures including laser treatments. Kaiser Permanente Zion in Allied Gardens also has a dermatology department for Kaiser members.

Patients searching for a dermatologist near SDSU should note that most dermatology offices require a referral from a primary care provider for insurance-covered visits. Self-pay and cosmetic consultations typically accept direct booking. The Grantville corridor carries the highest concentration of independent dermatology practices in the College Area directory.

What OB-GYN & Women's Health Specialists Are Near College Area?

Parvin Mani, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. in Allied Gardens handles obstetric and gynecological care including prenatal visits, high-risk pregnancy management, and gynecological surgery. The F.A.C.O.G. credential indicates fellowship in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists — a board-level qualification that signals specialized training.

Kaiser Permanente Zion also runs an OB-GYN department for Kaiser members, and the Zion campus maternity unit handles deliveries. For women's health beyond OB-GYN — breast health, endocrinology, and reproductive medicine — the specialist offices in Grantville and Allied Gardens offer additional options. Male Fertility & Sexual Medicine Specialists in Grantville covers the urology and fertility side for couples seeking care together in the same geographic corridor.

Are There Hearing Specialists in San Carlos?

Abbott Hearing Aid Centers in San Carlos provides hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and ongoing device adjustments for the sub-community's older population in 92119. The practice serves patients from San Carlos, Del Cerro, and the Lake Murray corridor who prefer staying close to home rather than traveling to Allied Gardens or Grantville for audiology services.

Hearing loss evaluation typically starts with a primary care visit, where the doctor assesses whether a referral to an audiologist or ENT specialist is appropriate. For patients with more complex conditions — sudden hearing loss, tinnitus, or balance disorders — ENT specialists in the Allied Gardens and Grantville corridors handle the medical workup and may coordinate with hearing aid dispensers for device fitting.

Are There Cardiologists or Heart Doctors Near SDSU?

Kaiser Permanente Zion in Allied Gardens operates a full cardiology department, and UC San Diego Health East Campus on Alvarado Road is designated as a San Diego County STEMI receiving center — meaning it is equipped to treat severe heart attacks around the clock. Both facilities sit within the College Area directory footprint in 92120.

Huan A. Le, MD practices in College Area near SDSU and serves as an additional specialist option for patients needing cardiology or internal medicine referrals. For patients who need interventional cardiology or cardiac surgery beyond what the local facilities offer, UC San Diego Health's Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center in La Jolla and Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa provide tertiary-level cardiac care within a 20-minute drive.

Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa adds tertiary-level specialist departments for patients needing services beyond what the College Area corridor offers.