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 Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Aaron Lewis is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Buxbaum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Jonathan Youssefzadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in S El Monte, California. Dr. Youssefzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pericarditis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Justine Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in S El Monte, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Kevin Mai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in S El Monte, California. Dr. Mai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, H1N1 Influenza, Cellulitis, and Chronic Pancreatitis.

Siranuysh Salmastyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in S El Monte, California. Dr. Salmastyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Liver Embolization, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Jacob Lebeau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in S El Monte, California. Dr. Lebeau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Lymphangitis.

Jonathan Ghiam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in S El Monte, California. Dr. Ghiam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Lymphangitis, Sepsis, and Interstitial Nephritis.

Michael Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in S El Monte, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Anemia.

Nazrul Islam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in S El Monte, California. Dr. Islam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Daniel Lew is a Gastroenterologist in Irwindale, California. Dr. Lew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lew is currently accepting new patients.

Fernando Ibarra is a Gastroenterologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Ibarra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Hussien Saab is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Saab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Colonoscopy.

Alex Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Omenn Syndrome, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Suisun Chan is a Gastroenterologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Menetrier Disease, Portal Hypertension, and Childhood Volvulus.

Ashwin Ashok is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Ashok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. 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 Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Shang Wu is a Gastroenterologist in Hacienda Heights, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis B, Bile Duct Obstruction, Indigestion, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.