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

Badri Modi is a Dermatologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Modi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Bone Graft.

David Wang is a General Surgeon in Covina, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hemorrhoids, and Lymphadenectomy.

Robinson Baron is a General Surgeon in Covina, California. Dr. Baron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

Randy Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Otitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Amit Paliwal is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine provider in West Covina, California. Dr. Paliwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Randy Fanous is a Radiologist in West Covina, California. Dr. Fanous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Fibroadenoma, Breast Infection, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

Alexander Maglunog is a General Surgeon in West Covina, California. Dr. Maglunog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Robert Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Covina, California. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Shingles, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hip Replacement.

Sanjay Khedia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Khedia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Craig Carter is a General Surgeon in Covina, California. Dr. Carter has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

Jose Castellanos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Castellanos has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Shafeeq Shamsid-Deen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Azusa, California. Dr. Shamsid-Deen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Obesity in Children.

Nina Behdin is a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Behdin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Acrospiroma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Oliver Burrows is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendora, California. Dr. Burrows is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Tracheitis.

Nishit Shah is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

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

Veronica Jones is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Aaron Lewis is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.