A talented surgeon and award-winning instructor and researcher, Laleh G. Melstrom, M.D., M.S., joined City of Hope, attracted by the opportunity to help develop breakthrough cures and treatments. Educated at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Melstrom received her medical degree at Cornell Medical College in New York City, continuing her training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She held professorships at both Cornell and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, before arriving in California. Dr Melstrom is certified in robotic surgery and specializes in the treatment of cancers of the liver, pancreas, melanoma and sarcoma. She has published over 120 scholarly articles and is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. Expertise: Liver Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Metastatic Colon or Rectal Cancer to Liver, Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump, Cholangiocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Gallbladder Cancer, Melanoma, Sarcomas, Robotic SurgeryResearch Areas: Metastatic CRC, Melanoma, Bile Duct Cancer, Liver Cancer. 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 Small Bowel Resection.

James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, 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, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Mumtaz Akram is a Gastroenterologist in West Covina, California. Dr. Akram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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.

Yuhua Zheng is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Duarte, California. Dr. Zheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Patrick Truong is a Gastroenterologist in Covina, California. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Adam Snyder is a Gastroenterologist in Covina, California. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Visceromegaly, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Ankush Sharma is a Gastroenterologist in Covina, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Sartaj Arora is a Gastroenterologist in Covina, California. Dr. Arora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Osama Sidhom is a Gastroenterologist in Covina, California. Dr. Sidhom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Yi-chia Wu is a Gastroenterologist in Covina, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Cancer, and Anemia.

Bosheng Qiu is a Gastroenterologist 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.

Chia 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.

Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. 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.

Rao Atluri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Atluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Low Blood Sugar, and Tracheitis.

Justinder Malhotra is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Opisthotonos.

Anil Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Neonatal Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Kyaw Lyn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Lyn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Nephrosclerosis.

Alexander Maglunog is a General Surgeon in West Covina, California. Dr. Maglunog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Daniel Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Interstitial Nephritis, and Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration.