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 Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

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 Peptic Ulcer. 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 Peptic Ulcer. 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 Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Our goal is to assist every patient in achieving optimum health and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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 Peptic Ulcer. 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.

Anil Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Neonatal Sepsis, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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 Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Esophagitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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 Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Atherectomy, and Endoscopy.

Robinson Baron is a General Surgeon in Covina, California. Dr. Baron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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 Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Shingles, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hip Replacement.

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 Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Obesity in Children.

Nagasamudra Ashok is a General Surgeon in El Monte, California. Dr. Ashok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Peter Chi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temple City, California. Dr. Chi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastroparesis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Elizabeth Lee is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gangrene, and Gastrostomy.

James Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anchorage, California. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Appendicitis, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.