Specialist in Coronado — Top Local Picks (2026)

Specialist Doctors in Coronado — Orthopedics, Cardiology & Surgery on Prospect Place

What medical specialists have offices on Coronado Island?

Coronado carries more specialist depth than most island communities of its size, with 37 providers covering orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, dermatology, urology, plastic surgery, gastroenterology, and podiatry across 92118. The heaviest concentration sits on and around the Sharp Coronado Hospital campus at Prospect Place, where Ortho 1 Medical Group operates out of Suite 230 and several Sharp-affiliated physicians maintain offices in the Coronado Physicians Medical Center building.

Orange Avenue and the surrounding residential streets host a second cluster of specialist offices, including dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, and OB-GYN providers. The full Health & Medical directory covers all 162 providers on the island across every specialty.

Is there an orthopedic surgeon in Coronado?

Ortho 1 Medical Group at 230 Prospect Place is the primary orthopedic surgery practice on Coronado, staffed by board-certified surgeons who handle shoulder and knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, total joint replacement, and sports medicine. The Coronado office sits adjacent to Sharp Coronado Hospital, which means pre-surgical imaging and post-operative rehabilitation can happen within the same campus.

Ortho 1 also maintains offices in Carlsbad and central San Diego, so patients who split time between Coronado and the mainland can see the same surgical team at either location. For orthopedic subspecialties beyond what Ortho 1 covers, most Coronado referrals route to La Jolla medical groups.

Are there plastic surgeons on Coronado Island?

Jaibaji Plastic Surgery handles both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures from a Coronado office, covering everything from facelifts and rhinoplasty to breast reconstruction and body contouring. Esthetica of San Diego adds a second option for medical aesthetics and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures on the island.

Residents who want additional consultations or specific subspecialties in plastic surgery can compare across San Diego County without committing to a single practice — La Jolla and Downtown both have larger concentrations of board-certified plastic surgeons.

What specialists operate at Sharp Coronado Hospital?

Sharp Coronado Hospital's Payne Family Outpatient Pavilion supports outpatient surgery including robotic-assisted procedures for gallbladder removal and hernia repair, along with endoscopy and diagnostic imaging. Surgeons affiliated with the Sharp system perform procedures on-campus, and the hospital's connection to the broader Sharp HealthCare network means specialist referrals move efficiently between Coronado and Sharp facilities on the mainland.

The Clinic at Sharp Coronado, located on the hospital's third floor, offers bariatric surgery consultations, general surgery follow-ups, weight management programs, and sleep medicine services. Patients needing surgical specialties not performed at Sharp Coronado — such as cardiac surgery or neurosurgery — are referred to Sharp Memorial or other Sharp system hospitals.

Is there an ENT doctor in Coronado?

Coronado Ear, Nose & Throat provides on-island ENT care, handling sinus conditions, hearing evaluations, allergy management, and throat disorders without requiring a trip across the bridge. For residents dealing with chronic sinus issues or recurring ear infections, having an ENT on the island eliminates the commute that most small-community patients face.

Pediatric ENT concerns and more complex surgical ENT cases may still require referral to larger practices in La Jolla or central San Diego, but routine diagnostics and treatment are fully available in 92118.

Where is the closest cardiologist to Coronado 92118?

San Diego Heart & Vascular maintains a Coronado office for cardiology consultations, diagnostic evaluations, and ongoing cardiac care management. The practice handles stress testing, echocardiography, heart rhythm disorders, hypertension management, and vascular assessments — the core cardiology services that require regular follow-up visits rather than one-time consultations.

Having on-island cardiology matters for Coronado's significant retirement-age population — regular monitoring visits don't require crossing the bridge, and same-day cardiac evaluations are available when new symptoms arise. For interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, patients are referred to hospital-based catheterization labs at Sharp Memorial or Scripps in La Jolla.

Can I see a dermatologist on Coronado without a referral?

Coronado has dermatology providers on-island, and whether a referral is required depends on insurance. PPO plans typically allow self-referral to any in-network dermatologist, while HMO plans usually require a referral from a primary care physician first. Calling the dermatology office with your insurance information before booking is the fastest way to confirm.

For residents whose insurance requires referrals or whose preferred dermatologist is off-island, the Downtown San Diego medical corridor and La Jolla both have larger concentrations of dermatology practices.

Where is the nearest urologist to Coronado?

Unio Specialty Care — Urology operates a Coronado location, providing on-island access to urological evaluations, treatment planning, and follow-up care for conditions including prostate management, kidney stones, bladder disorders, and male reproductive health. Having urology on-island saves Coronado residents — particularly older men on regular PSA monitoring schedules — from crossing the bridge for routine appointments.

For surgical urology procedures or subspecialty urological care not handled at the Coronado office, referrals typically route to Unio's other San Diego County locations or to urology departments at Point Loma and La Jolla hospital systems.

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Medical Specialists in Coronado 92118 — Orthopedics, Cardiology & ENT

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Ortho 1 Medical Group

James L. Roberts, MD

Coronado Ear, Nose & Throat

San Diego Heart & Vascular

Jaibaji Plastic Surgery

James Andry, MD

Unio Specialty Care – Urology – Coronado

Esthetica Of San Diego and Dr. Wael Kouli

Thomas E. Diggs, MD - San Diego Heart and Vascular Associates

Lavender Moon Midwifery

The Coronado Plastic Surgery Center - William M. Shuffett MD, FACS

Ann Siefert, MD

Dermatology Institute Coronado

A Lady's Doctor: Kofi D. Sefa-Boakye, MD, FACOG

Coronado Derm

Mark Scheurer, MD

Asha V. Devereaux, MD, MD, MPH - Asha Devereaux, MD

Bobak Salami, MD - San Diego Heart and Vascular Associates

Rakhesh Guttikonda, DO

Mona Z. Mofid, MD, MD - Mona Z. Mofid, MD, A Professional Corp, Coronado

Sergio R. Flores, MD, MD - San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants, Coronado

University Foot and Ankle Specialists, Inc.

Youssef Tanagho, MD

Center For Skin Diseases

Chris S Pallia MD - Orthopedic Surgeon - Ortho1

John Pedrotty, MD

Tarek I. Hassanein, MD, MD - Southern California Liver Centers, Coronado

Southern California GI & Liver Centers

Dr. Anthony M. Abboud, MD

Dr. Arthur Mischke, MD

Dr. Christopher P. Sebrechts, MD

Dr. Mark J. Beck, MD

Dr. Ralph Rynning

Farinas Leah P MD

Jennifer Rullan

Oncology Associates of San Diego

Orthopedic Specialists of Coronado