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

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The 20 Best Acute Pancreatitis Doctors near Merced, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Acute Pancreatitis near Merced, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced.

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    Andrea L. French
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Pinnacle Surgical Associates

    3175 Collins Dr, 
    Merced, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Andrea French was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Equine Science from Colorado State University, and a Master's Degree in Molecular Biology from San Jose State University. After receiving her Master's degree, she moved to Valhalla, New York where she graduated with her MD from New York Medical College in 2003. She began her General Surgery Residency at the University of California, San Francisco/Fresno in 2003 and completed it at Abington Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia in 2008. Although interested in all aspects of general surgery, she pursued additional training in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Oakland and Berkeley. She also enjoys woodworking, hiking with her family, including her two English Cocker Spaniels.Dr. French strives to create a supportive, empathetic, patient centered doctor-patient experience for healing to minimize the impact of surgery on her patient's lives. She does this by using advanced surgical techniques to shorten the physical impact of surgery on her patients and by providing the personal attention each patient needs to minimize the stress of the surgical experience. Dr. French is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Sivakumar R. Munnangi
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sivakumar R. Munnangi, MD Private Practice

    386 W Olive Ave, Ste A, 
    Merced, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist who operates own private practice and endoscopy center in Merced, CA. Dr. Munnangi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Merced Medical Clinic

    650 W Olive Ave, 
    Merced, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Satnam Uppal is a Gastroenterologist in Merced, California. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Uppal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    450 E Yosemite Ave, 
    Merced, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadir Adam is a General Surgeon in Merced, California. Dr. Adam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Jared A. Paskin
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    MFA Parkside

    535 W 25th St, 
    Merced, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jared Paskin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Paskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Lung Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Paskin is currently accepting new patients.

    John B. Paik
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    MFA El Portal

    3385 G St, Ste A, 
    Merced, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Paik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Paik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.

    Muhammad Shabbir
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    MFA Medical

    127 W. El Portal Dr, Ste B, 
    Merced, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Shabbir is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Shabbir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Colonoscopy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Shabbir is currently accepting new patients.

    Charlie L. Kano
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Charlie L. Kano, MD Private Practice

    127 W El Portal Dr, 
    Merced, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Care of people of all ages and both genders that emphasizes patient-centered, evidence based, whole person care provided through a multidisciplinary team approach in settings that reduce barriers to access and use advanced information systems. Dr. Kano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Merced County Physicians

    410 E Yosemite Ave, Ste A, 
    Merced, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Teresita Enad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Enad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft. Dr. Enad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Charles L. Hoffman, MD Private Practice

    315 Mercy Ave, 
    Merced, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Hoffman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Shahid N. Siddiqui, MD Private Practice

    315 Mercy Ave, 
    Merced, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Shahid Siddiqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Dignity Health Medical Foundation

    315 Mercy Ave, Suite 400, 
    Merced, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ibrahim Azer is a General Surgeon in Merced, California. Dr. Azer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Mercy Medical Center Merced

    333 Mercy Ave, 
    Merced, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajwinder Bahia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Bahia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Mercy Medical Center Merced

    333 Mercy Ave, 
    Merced, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uzma Chaudhry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    600 B St, 
    Livingston, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glen Villanueva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Livingston, California. Dr. Villanueva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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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 Merced, 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 Merced, 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 Merced, 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 Merced, 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 Merced, 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 Merced, 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 Merced, 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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