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 Small Bowel Resection.

Don King is a Dermatologist in Whittier, California. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Lichen Simplex Chronicus, Contact Dermatitis, Epidermoid Cyst, and Warts.

Ana Shah is a Radiologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Jaundice, and Gallbladder Disease.

Rayan Eshaghian is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Eshaghian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

Evelyn Kachikwu is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Kachikwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Colostomy.

David Nejat-Bina is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Nejat-Bina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

Sandra Madrid is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Whittier, California. Dr. Madrid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

Shawn Fu is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Fu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Erika Abueg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Abueg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

Juan Montes is an Addiction Medicine provider in Whittier, California. Dr. Montes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, and Alcoholic Neuropathy.

Joseph Fernandez is a Nurse Practitioner in Whittier, California. Mr. Fernandez has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Eyelid Bump, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Folliculitis.

Cathleen Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Victor Sunga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pico Rivera, California. Dr. Sunga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Kerion Celsi.

Marivic Bautista is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pico Rivera, California. Dr. Bautista is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Mark Odou is a General Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Odou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

Robert Deere is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Deere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Samuel Kim is a General Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Fibroadenoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Jed Castillo is a General Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Endoscopy.

Wesley Heartfield is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Heartfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

Jane Kong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mirada, California. Dr. Kong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glycine Encephalopathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity.