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    MediFind found 370 doctor with experience in Hereditary Pancreatitis near Downey, CA. Of these, 329 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    370 providers found
      Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kaiser Permanente Garden Medical Offices

      9353 Imperial Hwy, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rajeev Attam is a Gastroenterologist in Downey, California. Dr. Attam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Attam is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center - Gastroenterology Department

      1526 N Edgemont St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bechien Wu is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Elite in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

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

      James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, 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.

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      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Gastro-Digestive Medical Group

      11480 Brookshire Ave, Suite 308, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Blam is a Gastroenterologist in Downey, California. Dr. Blam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      3625 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Suite 10, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Odette Tawadrous is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Tawadrous is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Gastro-Digestive Medical Group

      3621 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Suite 5, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hemant Pande is a Gastroenterologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Pande is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      500 N Garfield Ave, Suite 100, 
      Monterey Park, CA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chia 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
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      11101 La Reina Ave, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Linda Hsu is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      10835 New St, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Wielenga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Wielenga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      11411 Brookshire Ave, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gudars Rahnema is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Rahnema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Liver Failure, and Necrosis.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      11411 Brookshire Ave, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kun-uk Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Food Poisoning, Peptic Ulcer, and Malignant Otitis Externa.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      11111 Myrtle St, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Reza Sharafi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Sharafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      11500 Brookshire Ave, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      11500 Brookshire Ave, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francis Aquino is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Aquino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      10441 Lakewood Blvd, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Safieh Golestaneh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Golestaneh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Heterotaxy Syndrome, and MAGIC Syndrome.

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

      Downey Medical Center

      9333 Rosecrans Avenue, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gunnhild Albrecht is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Albrecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Acute Pancreatitis. Dr. Albrecht is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

      9333 Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Aydin Lathari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Lathari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lathari is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center - Acute Care-Med/Surg Department

      9333 Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ying Lau is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hereditary Pancreatitis. Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Downey Medical Center

      9333 Imperial Hwy, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Phyu Huang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Downey Medical Center

      9333 Imperial Hwy, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thanh Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Acute Pancreatitis. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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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