The 20 Best Childhood Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Duarte, CA

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The 20 Best Childhood Pancreatitis Doctors near Duarte, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 214 doctor with experience in Childhood Pancreatitis near Duarte, CA. Of these, 185 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Laleh G. Melstrom
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Gagandeep Singh, MD Private Practice

    City Of Hope 1500 E Duarte Rd, Surgery Department, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Singh is an internationally recognized hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon. He is the Director of the Liver and Pancreas Center, Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI), St. John?s Health Center. Prior to moving to the JWCI, Dr. Singh was a faculty surgeon in the Department of Surgery at USC University Hospital. He has an extensive referral base that reflects peer recognition of his clinical acumen and surgical expertise and is listed as one of ?America?s Top Surgeons?. He is certified by the American Boards of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaac Paz is a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Paz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lin is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeff Shapiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Shapiro has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, COVID-19, Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    300 W Hungtington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohd Sheikh is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Hanson T. Lee, Md, Inc.

    612 W Duarte Rd, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hanson Lee is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    330 S Garfield Ave Ste 248, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bosheng Qiu is an Internal Medicine provider in Alhambra, California. Dr. Qiu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Trilokesh Kidambi, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trilokesh Kidambi is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Kidambi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Dupinder Singh, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dupinder Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gregory E. Idos, M.D., M.S.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Idos is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Idos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, DICER1 Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Niroshan Kirupananthan is a primary care provider, practicing in Anesthesiologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Kirupananthan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beverly Botnick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Botnick has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farzauq Burki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Burki has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Sepsis, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Saldarriaga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Saldarriaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Muscle Atrophy, Tietz Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Behzad Yashar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Yashar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Vidar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Vidar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Shapiro Syndrome, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Sepsis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chibao Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Fady A Youssef MD Inc

    611 S 1st Ave Ste A, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishal Govil is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Govil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Global Gastroenterology Group Inc

    25 N Santa Anita Ave, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunny Lo is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lo has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Childhood Pancreatitis?

    Pancreatitis in children, as in adults, occurs when the pancreas becomes swollen and inflamed.

    When should I see a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Duarte, 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 a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Duarte, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctors near Duarte, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctors near Duarte, 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 a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Duarte, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Childhood 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 a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Duarte, 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 Childhood 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 Childhood 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctors near Duarte, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Childhood 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 a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Childhood 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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