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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Ashwin Ashok is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Ashok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Gang Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Maria Stapfer is a General Surgeon in Fullerton, California. Dr. Stapfer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Stapfer is currently accepting new patients.

Amit Raina is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Raina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Raina is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Kessler is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

Neal Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in La Mirada, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Justin Braverman is a General Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Braverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Katherine Kim is a Gastroenterologist in La Mirada, California. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Anemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ausim Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mirada, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Jimmy Liao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mirada, California. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

Patrick Fulgencio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Fulgencio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

Kesheng Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Renee Palta is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Palta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

David Anderson is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

David Nejat-Bina is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Nejat-Bina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

Jiaming Zhu is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Charles Hughes is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Bile Duct Obstruction, Jaundice, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

Yong Park is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Alex Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.