The 20 Best Acute Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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The 20 Best Acute Pancreatitis Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 503 doctor with experience in Acute Pancreatitis near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 433 are Experienced, 52 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 3 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 
     (1.8 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, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Elite in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center - Gastroenterology Department

    1526 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bechien Wu is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Stephen Pandol
    Elite in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Pandol is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Pandol is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Ariel Malamud
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Malamud is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Malamud has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Arash I. Zarimani
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Arash I. Zarimani, MD Private Practice

    1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 909, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    We are committed to the successful treatment and management of conditions affecting the digestive system. We are always available to address our patients concerns, and work together to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Zarimani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    David A. Duarte
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    David Duarte MD

    1513 Grand Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Duarte provides state of the art surgical care. He makes sure to answer every question a patient may have regarding their surgery. Dr. Duarte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mordo Suchov MD Inc

    201 S Alvarado St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mordo Suchov is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Suchov has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Scott F. Gaspard
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Scott F. Gaspard, MD, Inc.

    1513 S Grand Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Gaspard is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gaspard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Fractured Spine. Dr. Gaspard is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrew H. Kim
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    GI Center Of California

    520 S Virgil Ave, Ste 202, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis

    Ellen M. Fitzpatrick, MD Private Practice

    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ellen Fitzpatrick is a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colonic Atresia, Hirschsprung Disease, Cerebral Hypoxia, Asthma in Children, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fitzpatrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Shuo S. Wang
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Shuo S Wang MD Inc

    711 W College St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Our goal is to assist every patient in achieving optimum health and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Jae Choe
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Chinatown Service Center Family Health Clinic

    767 N Hill St Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jae Choe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Choe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cedarssinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute-Los Angeles-Boyle Heights

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 1400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Yavrouian is a Colorectal Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yavrouian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

    Faisal A. Khan, MD Private Practice

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Faisal Khan is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Multispecialties Med Grp

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Basa is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Basa has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Basa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenji Inaba is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Inaba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

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

    Bryan D. Hubbard, MD Private Practice

    1513 S Grand Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Hubbard and his staff provide every patient with the best surgical care. Dr. Hubbard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

    Krikor I. Kalindjian
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Krikor I. Kalindjian, MD Private Practice

    1300 N Vermont Ave, Ste 807, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Education, education, education- Patients understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I provide state of the art medical care for out patients in a friendly, compassionate, and professional setting. Dr. Kalindjian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Emergency Medicine

    Community Hospital Of Huntington Park

    2623 E Slauson Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Broderick Franklin is an Emergency Medicine provider in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Edgar Mehdikhani
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Edgar Mehdikhani, MD Private Practice

    222 W Eulalia St, Ste 114, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Edgar Medhikhani, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Mehdikhani to book an appointment. Dr. Mehdikhani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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