The 20 Best Chronic Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in fountain valley, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 99 doctor with experience in Chronic Pancreatitis near fountain valley, CA. Of these, 93 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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99 providers found
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Specialists Inc

    9131 Adams Ave, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Mleynek is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Mleynek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity. Dr. Mleynek is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Paul Jason Korc, MD Inc

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Korc is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Korc is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Korc is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jose Luis (Jeric) Aranez, MD

    18035 Brookhurst St Ste 2100, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Aranez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Aranez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Hemorrhoids, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Aranez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Fountain Valley Urgent Care

    18785 Brookhurst St Ste 200, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Yan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MemorialCare Medical Group

    18035 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Zelner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Zelner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Insulinoma, and Esophageal Cancer.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Beach Physicians Medical Group - Bassil Aish

    17742 Beach Blvd Ste 215, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassil Aish is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Aish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Concussion, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Joseph Nassir MD

    17822 Beach Blvd, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Nassir is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Nassir 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jay P Diliberto MD

    18800 Delaware St Ste 850, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Diliberto is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Diliberto 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 Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Hemorrhoids.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine | General Practice

    Vu D Tran MD Inc

    714 S Harbor Blvd, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vu Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tran is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    16111 Beach Blvd Ste A1, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Mai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, H1N1 Influenza, Cellulitis, and Chronic Pancreatitis.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7677 Center Ave Ste 201, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saeid Goshtasbi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Goshtasbi 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 Hepatitis, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Bristol Plaza Family Medicine

    3743 S Plaza Dr, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Molina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Molina 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, Tracheitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Molina is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Practice | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Practice | Internal Medicine

    Nguyen Huu MD Inc

    1220 Hemlock Way, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Huu Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice and Internal Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Common Cold, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, and Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia.

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

    Newport Mesa Medical Group

    275 Victoria St, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdul Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Khan 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 Sepsis, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Schistosomiasis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Samarasena is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    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. Dr. Imagawa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).

    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Wolf is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Wolf 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Wolf is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - Chapman

    845 E Chapman Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hryniewicki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hryniewicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Hryniewicki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hryniewicki is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Dnu Hoag Clinic

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phuong Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 fountain valley, 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 fountain valley, 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 fountain valley, 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 fountain valley, 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 fountain valley, 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 fountain valley, 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 fountain valley, 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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