The 20 Best Hereditary Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Arcadia, CA

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The 20 Best Hereditary Pancreatitis Doctors near Arcadia, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 230 doctor with experience in Hereditary Pancreatitis near Arcadia, CA. Of these, 198 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Laleh G. Melstrom
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

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

    Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Elite in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buxbaum is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

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    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    300 W Hungtington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohd Sheikh is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Donald J Portocarrero Do, Inc

    638 W Duarte Rd, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Portocarrero is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Portocarrero has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Menetrier Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kaier Permanente Irwindale Medical Offices - Gastroenterology Department

    12761 Schabarum Ave, 
    Irwindale, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Lew is a Gastroenterologist in Irwindale, California. Dr. Lew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lew is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    330 S Garfield Ave Ste 248, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bosheng Qiu is an Internal Medicine provider in Alhambra, California. Dr. Qiu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    C. George Lai M.D. Inc.

    500 N Garfield Ave Ste 100, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chia-chi Lai is a Gastroenterologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    125 W Hungtington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Selby is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Selby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Global Gastroenterology Group Inc

    25 N Santa Anita Ave, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunny Lo is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lo has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Pai-Hsiang Chen, Md, Inc.

    604 N Santa Anita Ave, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pai Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    USC Arcadia Hospital

    300 W Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sabrina Yong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Yong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Apoplexy, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Fady A Youssef MD Inc

    611 S 1st Ave Ste A, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishal Govil is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Govil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeff Shapiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Shapiro has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, COVID-19, Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cameron Furey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Furey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Saldarriaga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Saldarriaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Muscle Atrophy, Tietz Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Vidar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Vidar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Shapiro Syndrome, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Sepsis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beverly Botnick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Botnick has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Arcadia

    450 E Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chibao Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Pacific Hematology & Oncology Institute

    612 W Duarte Rd Ste 804, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noah Swann is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Swann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hereditary Pancreatitis?

    Hereditary pancreatitis is a genetic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). The pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food, and it also produces insulin, a hormone that controls levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar. Episodes of pancreatitis can lead to permanent tissue damage and loss of pancreatic function.

    When should I see a Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctors near Arcadia, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctors near Arcadia, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hereditary 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 Hereditary 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 Hereditary 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctors near Arcadia, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hereditary 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary 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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