The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Whittier, CA

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The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Perforation Doctors near Whittier, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 154 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Perforation near Whittier, CA. Of these, 136 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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154 providers found
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Charles C. Guidry
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Charles C. Guidry, Jr., DO Private Practice

    15944 Colorado Ave, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Guidry provides each and every patient with the best quality care. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Pih Health Physicians

    12675 La Mirada Blvd, Suite 201and401, 
    La Mirada, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blair Smart is a General Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Smart has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Secondary Peritonitis, and Peritonitis.

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    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Paramount Surgical Medical Center

    15944 Colorado Ave, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olivier Urayeneza is a General Surgeon in Paramount, California. Dr. Urayeneza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Appendicitis. Dr. Urayeneza is currently accepting new patients.

    Laleh G. Melstrom
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Pih Health Physicians

    12462 Putnam St, Suite 303, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Anderson is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Pih Health Physicians

    12462 Putnam St, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Pih Health Physicians

    12462 Putnam St, Suite 303, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarvesh Parikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Family Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Mooney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Mooney has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Anemia, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Family Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tasha Tuong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Tuong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ding is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Ding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Family Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Fulgencio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Fulgencio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jimmy Liao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Malhis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Malhis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Glycogen Storage Disease Type 6, Tick Paralysis, Thrombocytopenia, and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Pih Health Physicians

    12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Pih Health Physicians

    12675 La Mirada Blvd, Suite 201and401, 
    La Mirada, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    James Song MD Inc

    16404 Colima Rd, 
    Hacienda Heights, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hacienda Heights, California. Dr. Song has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Appendicitis, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation

    Krishna Narayanan MD Inc

    101 E Beverly Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krishnaswamy Narayanan is a General Surgeon in Montebello, California. Dr. Narayanan has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Perforation?

    A perforation is a hole that develops through the wall of a body organ. This problem may occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, or gallbladder.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor near Whittier, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor near Whittier, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctors near Whittier, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctors near Whittier, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor near Whittier, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Perforation 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor near Whittier, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctors near Whittier, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrointestinal Perforation 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Perforation 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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