The 20 Best Desmoid Tumor Doctors Near Me in Duarte, CA

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The 20 Best Desmoid Tumor Doctors near Duarte, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Desmoid Tumor near Duarte, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Laleh G. Melstrom
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Desmoid Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Distinguished in Desmoid Tumor
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Desmoid Tumor
    Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Zuckerman is a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Zuckerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Desmoid Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Desmoid Tumor
    Advanced in Desmoid Tumor

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Cranmer is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Cranmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Myxoid Liposarcoma.

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    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saro Manoukian is a Radiologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Manoukian has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Ascites, Mesenchymoma, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Radiation Oncology

    Pejman Motarjem, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pejman Motarjem is a Radiation Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Motarjem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ascites, and Ampullary Cancer.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Neuroradiology

    Bihong (Beth) Chen, M.D., PH.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bihong Chen is a Neuroradiologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery
    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Andrew Blakely is a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Blakely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    Julie Ann Ressler, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Ressler is a Radiologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Ressler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Desmoid Tumor
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Desmoid Tumor
    Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    J Dominic is a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Dominic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    City Of Hope Hematology

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Molly Diaz is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Diaz has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Rhabdoid Tumor, and Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    General Surgery

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Tseng is a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Tseng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Liposarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kang is a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriel Fine is a Radiologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Fine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ernest S. Han, M.D., PH.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ernest Han is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Oncology
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Lim is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Carcinoid Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Jason S. Ho
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Oncology Physicians Network Of California PC

    50 Alessandro Pl, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    The dedicated men and women of LA Cancer Network, formerly The Los Angeles Hematology/Oncology Medical Group, have served the greater Los Angeles area for over 30 years. With offices conveniently located in downtown Los Angeles and in Glendale, you can find care and guidance in blood disorders and cancer care from the most dedicated and professional medical staff specializing in Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Distinguished in Desmoid Tumor
    Distinguished in Desmoid Tumor

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Agulnik is an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Agulnik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Angiosarcoma, Osteotomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Desmoid Tumor
    Distinguished in Desmoid Tumor

    Lawrence R Menendez M.D. A Medical Corporation

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Menendez is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Menendez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Osteosarcoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Interventional Radiology

    Centrelake Medical Group Inc

    1700 W West Covina Pkwy, 
    West Covina, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anand Lapsi is an Interventional Radiologist in West Covina, California. Dr. Lapsi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Breast Lump, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor
    Experienced in Desmoid Tumor

    Citrus Treatment Center

    1135 S Sunset Ave Ste 207, 
    West Covina, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Leberthon is a Hematologist in West Covina, California. Dr. Leberthon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Familial Prostate Cancer, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, and Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Desmoid Tumor?

    A desmoid tumor is an abnormal growth that arises from connective tissue, which is the tissue that provides strength and flexibility to structures such as bones, ligaments, and muscles. Affected individuals typically develop a single tumor, although some have multiple tumors. Desmoid tumors most often develop when people are in their 30s or 40s, although they can occur anytime between adolescence and late adulthood.

    When should I see a Desmoid Tumor doctor near Duarte, 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 Desmoid Tumor doctor near Duarte, 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 Desmoid Tumor doctors near Duarte, 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 Desmoid Tumor doctors near Duarte, 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 Desmoid Tumor doctor near Duarte, 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 Desmoid Tumor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor doctor near Duarte, 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 Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor doctors near Duarte, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Desmoid Tumor 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 Desmoid Tumor doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Desmoid Tumor 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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