The 20 Best Acute Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Arcadia, CA

Find the Top Acute Pancreatitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 295 doctor with experience in Acute Pancreatitis near Arcadia, CA. Of these, 256 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buxbaum is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Gagandeep Singh, MD Private Practice

    City Of Hope 1500 E Duarte Rd, Surgery Department, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Singh is an internationally recognized hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon. He is the Director of the Liver and Pancreas Center, Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI), St. John?s Health Center. Prior to moving to the JWCI, Dr. Singh was a faculty surgeon in the Department of Surgery at USC University Hospital. He has an extensive referral base that reflects peer recognition of his clinical acumen and surgical expertise and is listed as one of ?America?s Top Surgeons?. He is certified by the American Boards of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeff Shapiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Shapiro has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, COVID-19, Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Donald J Portocarrero Do, Inc

    638 W Duarte Rd, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Portocarrero is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Portocarrero has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Menetrier Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Laleh Melstrom
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Laleh Melstrom, M.D., M.S.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kaier Permanente Irwindale Medical Offices - Gastroenterology Department

    12761 Schabarum Ave, 
    Irwindale, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Lew is a Gastroenterologist in Irwindale, California. Dr. Lew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lew is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    330 S Garfield Ave Ste 248, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bosheng Qiu is an Internal Medicine provider in Alhambra, California. Dr. Qiu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Magdi Alexander
    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Zaree Babakhanian M.D. Inc.

    50 Bellefontaine St Ste 409, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Magdi Alexander is a General Surgeon in Pasadena, California. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    C. George Lai M.D. Inc.

    500 N Garfield Ave Ste 100, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chia-chi Lai is a Gastroenterologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Global Gastroenterology Group Inc

    25 N Santa Anita Ave, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunny Lo is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lo has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Pai-Hsiang Chen, Md, Inc.

    604 N Santa Anita Ave, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pai Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    USC Arcadia Hospital

    300 W Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sabrina Yong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Yong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Apoplexy, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Fady A Youssef MD Inc

    611 S 1st Ave Ste A, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishal Govil is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Govil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cameron Furey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Furey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beverly Botnick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Botnick has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Saldarriaga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Saldarriaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Muscle Atrophy, Tietz Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Behzad Yashar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Yashar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chibao Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Vidar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Vidar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Shapiro Syndrome, Sepsis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farzauq Burki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Burki has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Sepsis, and Prostatectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Pancreatitis?

    Acute pancreatitis is sudden swelling and inflammation of the pancreas.

    When should I see an Acute Pancreatitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 an Acute Pancreatitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctors near Arcadia, 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctors near Arcadia, 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 an Acute Pancreatitis doctor near Arcadia, CA?

    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 Acute Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Pancreatitis doctor?

    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 an Acute Pancreatitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctor?

    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 Acute Pancreatitis doctor 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctors near Arcadia, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Pancreatitis doctor 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. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Acute Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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