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    MediFind found 107 doctor with experience in Chronic Pancreatitis near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 93 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    107 providers found
      Stephen J. Pandol
      Elite in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Pandol is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Pandol is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Elite in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Elite in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Quin Liu is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, Suite 120, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Donahue is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Donahue is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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      Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alireza Sedarat is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sedarat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Mark D. Girgis
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, Suite 120, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Girgis is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Girgis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis

      The Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Venkataraman Muthusamy is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Muthusamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Simon Lo is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Lo has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
      Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicholas Nissen is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Nissen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Pancreatectomy.

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

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Oscar Hines is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic 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 in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Elson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Elson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 680w, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Stein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bernard Katz is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adarsh Thaker is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Thaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

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

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Maija Sanna is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Anemia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Roberts-Kelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Roberts-Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      James Sul is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      1301 20th Street, Suite 110, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Glenn Gorlitsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Gorlitsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Testicular Failure.

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

      Kansal Inc

      1426 Montana Ave, Suite 2, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Angioedema, Acute Kidney Failure, Scoliosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Chronic Pancreatitis?

      Pancreatitis is swelling of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis is present when this problem does not heal or recurs and does not improve, gets worse over time, and leads to permanent damage.

      When should I see a Chronic 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 Chronic 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 Chronic 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 Chronic 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 Chronic 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 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 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 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 Santa Monica, 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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