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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 349 doctor with experience in Acute Pancreatitis near placentia, CA. Of these, 318 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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349 providers found
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Caduceus Medical Group

    18200 Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 104, 
    Yorba Linda, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Essam Quraishi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Yorba Linda, California. Dr. Quraishi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Anaheim Surgical Associates

    1211 W La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Betty Hou is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Hou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Hou is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hou is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

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    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    David Imagawa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Imagawa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Imagawa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    3430 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Selena Zhou is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Caduceus Physicians Medical Group

    18200 Yorba Linda Blvd, 
    Yorba Linda, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Riff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Yorba Linda, California. Dr. Riff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Campylobacter Infection, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Riff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Office

    2040 S Santa Cruz St Ste 240, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raffi Hodikian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Hodikian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    2040 S Santa Cruz St Ste 240, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Chahine is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Chahine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sujit Kulkarni is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1950 Sunny Crest Drive, Suite 2550, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Stapfer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Stapfer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Stapfer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Dr P G Rajan MD Inc

    1711 W Romneya Dr, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashokkumar Amin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Amin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive And Liver Disease Specialists

    1771 W Romneya Dr, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravindra Alapati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Alapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Bile Duct Obstruction, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Alapati is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alapati is currently accepting new patients.

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

    My MD Inc.

    2680 N Santiago Blvd Ste 100, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Farukhi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Farukhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Southern California Hospitalist Network Medical Group Inc

    625 The City Dr S, Suite 320, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophia Kangarlu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kangarlu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Apoplexy, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Referral may be required

    First Choice Physician Partners

    1325 N Rose Dr Ste 210, 
    Placentia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Cornateanu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Placentia, California. Dr. Cornateanu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallstones.

    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Kraemer Medical Offices

    3460 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bassem Elgohary is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Elgohary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Hemorrhoids, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis. Dr. Elgohary is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uci Health-Placentia Linda

    1301 N Rose Dr, 
    Placentia, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Harn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Placentia, California. Dr. Harn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    2040 S Santa Cruz St Ste 240, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katarzyna Twardowska is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Twardowska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    2040 S Santa Cruz St Ste 240, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garland Dodoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Dodoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Rhabdomyolysis, Stroke, and Hip Replacement.

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

    J. A L. Santos MD Inc.

    1020 S Anaheim Blvd Ste 220, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joey Santos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Epilepsy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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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