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    MediFind found 163 doctor with experience in Hereditary Pancreatitis near Duarte, CA. Of these, 138 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    163 providers found
      Elite in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      125 W Hungtington Dr, 
      Arcadia, CA 
       (3.5 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.

      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 
       (0.8 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
      South Pasadena, CA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aaron Lewis is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
      South Pasadena, CA 
       (10.0 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.

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yuhua Zheng is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Duarte, California. Dr. Zheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      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 
       (3.7 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
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kaier Permanente Irwindale Medical Offices - Gastroenterology Department

      12761 Schabarum Ave, 
      Irwindale, CA 
       (4.2 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.

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      638 W Duarte Rd, Suite 5, 
      Arcadia, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donald Portocarrero is a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Portocarrero has been practicing medicine for over 17 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.

      Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      330 S Garfield Ave, Suite 248, 
      Alhambra, CA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bosheng Qiu is a Gastroenterologist 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
      500 N Garfield Ave, Suite 100, 
      Monterey Park, CA 
       (9.7 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
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

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

      Trilokesh Kidambi is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Kidambi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

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

      Dupinder Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

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

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rishi Talwar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Talwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Sepsis, Heart Attack, Septoplasty, and Adenoidectomy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      604 N Santa Anita Ave, B, 
      Arcadia, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pai-hsiang Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Chen 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
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      125 W Hungtington Dr, 
      Arcadia, CA 
       (3.5 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
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Arcadia Hospitalist Medical Group Inc

      300 W Hungtington Dr, 
      Arcadia, CA 
       (3.7 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
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Arcadia Hospitalist Medical Group Inc

      300 W Hungtington Dr, 
      Arcadia, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

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

      Arcadia Hospitalist Medical Group Inc

      300 W Hungtington Dr, 
      Arcadia, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fauzia Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      150 N Azusa Ave, 
      Azusa, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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 Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Obesity in Children.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      612 W Duarte Rd, Suite 601, 
      Arcadia, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunny Lo is a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lo 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.

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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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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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