The 20 Best Chronic Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Anaheim, CA

Find the Top Chronic Pancreatitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in Chronic Pancreatitis near Anaheim, CA. Of these, 81 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stamos is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Stamos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lourdes Swentek is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Swentek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Delirium, Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Splenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    1950 Sunny Crest Drive, Suite 2550, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.0 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Stapfer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erika Hoyos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Hoyos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Cancer, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hoyos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sajen Mathews is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Yu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Silva is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, and Morning Sickness. Dr. Silva is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan Dao is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Horseshoe Kidney, Urachal Cyst, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Associated Gastroenterology

    1211 W La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Riff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Riff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic 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 Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive And Liver Disease Specialists

    1771 W Romneya Dr, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amit Raina is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Raina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Raina is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Imagawa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Imagawa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic 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.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zeljka Jutric is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jutric is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UCI Health H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Samarasena is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Samarasena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UCI Health H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic 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.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2040 S Santa Cruz St Ste 240, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (0.6 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 Chronic 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 Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    J. A L. Santos MD Inc.

    1020 S Anaheim Blvd Ste 220, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (0.6 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 Chronic 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.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Associated Gastroenterology

    1211 W La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    55+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Riff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 55 years. Dr. Riff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Campylobacter Infection, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Riff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Digestive And Liver Disease Specialists

    1771 W Romneya Dr, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravindra Alapati is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Alapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic 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.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Transplant Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hirohito Ichii is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Ichii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Usman Rahim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ascites, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Pancreatitis?

    Pancreatitis is swelling of the pancreas. When pancreatitis recurs and worsens, causing irreversible damage to the pancreas, it is called chronic pancreatitis. It is a long-term problem.

    When should I see a Chronic Pancreatitis doctor near Anaheim, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor near Anaheim, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctors near Anaheim, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctors near Anaheim, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor near Anaheim, 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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