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

Yuman Fong is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Fong has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Syed Samee is a Cardiologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Samee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Yanghee Woo is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Gastrectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Lily Lai is a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Kurt Melstrom is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jonathan Tye is a Cardiologist in West Covina, California. Dr. Tye is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Franck Juste is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Juste is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Low Sodium Level, Low Blood Pressure, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Michael Bien is a Nephrologist in West Covina, California. Dr. Bien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

Lakshman Makandura is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Makandura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Pneumonia, Esophagitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Jose Pilpa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Pilpa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Alexander Maglunog is a General Surgeon in West Covina, California. Dr. Maglunog is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Raed El Hajjaoui is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. El Hajjaoui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Atherectomy, and Endoscopy.

Jesus Arenas is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice and Internal Medicine in La Puente, California. Dr. Arenas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Michael Tran is a Cardiologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Long QT Syndrome 1, and Long QT Syndrome 3.

Matthew Kaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Monte, California. Dr. Kaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Asthma, Bronchitis, and Scoliosis.

Robert Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Covina, California. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Shingles, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hip Replacement.

Anthony Oh is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Covina, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

Sanjay Khedia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Khedia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Gastritis, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Uday Gadgil is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Covina, California. Dr. Gadgil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.