The 20 Best Childhood Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

Find the Top Childhood Pancreatitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 326 doctor with experience in Childhood Pancreatitis near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 292 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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326 providers found
    Elite in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Pancreatic Biliary

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Quin Liu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudolph Bedford is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bedford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bedford is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    B & G Medical And Surgical Providers A Professional Corporation

    10660 Wilshire Blvd Apt 1108, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elham Ghadishah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ghadishah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Sepsis, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1170W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    N Elson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Elson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Elson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1286W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Lai is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 360W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Katkov is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Katkov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Katkov is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1170W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Lublin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lublin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lublin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 680W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracey Childs is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Childs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Mastectomy. Dr. Childs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Dixit is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Dixit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dixit is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lenna Martyak is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Martyak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Martyak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamyar Shahedi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shahedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shahedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anton Bilchik is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bilchik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Bilchik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danny Lascano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lascano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Lewis is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Shock, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Cryer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cryer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Southern California Medical Gastroenterology Group

    1301 20th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Sul is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Sul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sul is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care

    1223 16th St Ste 3100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Sedarat is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sedarat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Donahue is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Donahue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis

    UCLA Alzheimers And Dementia Care

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 365A, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkataraman Muthusamy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Muthusamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Rm 205, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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