The 20 Best Ampullary Cancer Doctors Near Me in Fullerton, CA

Find the Top Ampullary Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 878 doctor with experience in Ampullary Cancer near Fullerton, CA. Of these, 761 are Experienced, 92 are Advanced, 24 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
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    Vincent Chung, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Chung is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Chung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Ravi Patel, M.D., Inc.

    6501 Truxtun Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Patel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. Dr. Patel is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lowy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lowy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Simeone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simeone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Simeone is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yi-jen Chen is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Park is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah White is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Yuman Fong, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuman Fong is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Fong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Lim is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carcinoid Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic

    1825 4th St Fl 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Corvera is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Corvera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal Surgery At Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hobart Harris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    R Kelley is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Kelley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology. Dr. Kelley is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Seery is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Seery is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Ampullary Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
    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 Ampullary Cancer. 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).

    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
    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 Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Aaron Lewis, M.D. | Surgeon

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Lewis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in South Pasadena, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required
    44151 15th Street West, Suite 101, 
    Lancaster, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hans Schoellhammer is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Schoellhammer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Schoellhammer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pelin Cinar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Cinar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Ampullary Cancer?

    Ampullary cancer is a rare cancer of the ampulla of Vater. The ampulla of Vater is a small opening that is part of the digestive system located by the small intestine where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join. Ampullary cancer can also form near or spread to the liver and pancreas.

    When should I see an Ampullary Cancer doctor near Fullerton, 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 Ampullary Cancer doctor near Fullerton, 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 Ampullary Cancer doctors near Fullerton, 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 Ampullary Cancer doctors near Fullerton, 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 Ampullary Cancer doctor near Fullerton, 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 Ampullary Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer doctor near Fullerton, 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 Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer doctors near Fullerton, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ampullary Cancer 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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