The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors Near Me in Sylmar, CA

Find the Top Retroperitoneal Inflammation Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 168 doctor with experience in Retroperitoneal Inflammation near Sylmar, CA. Of these, 144 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Cheaito is a General Surgeon in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Cheaito is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Acrospiroma, Gallstones, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cheaito is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Fields is a General Surgeon in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Fields is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fields is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Richman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Richman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Epidural Lipomatosis. Dr. Richman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Schmit is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Sylmar, California. Dr. Schmit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Radiology

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    15031 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Wilen is a Radiologist in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Wilen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Headache, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Valley Acute Care Surgeons Medical Group Inc

    11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 310, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boris Borazjani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Borazjani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Valley Acute Care Surgeons Medical Group Inc

    11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 310, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Valle is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Valle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Hypovolemic Shock, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Valley Acute Care Surgeons Medical Group Inc

    11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 310, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Moore is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Moore has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Valley Acute Care Surgeons Medical Group Inc

    11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 310, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Bricker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Bricker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Pedram Shirzad
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Family Medicine | General Practice

    Optum - Mission Hills

    11600 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pedram Shirzad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Shirzad has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    18370 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 607, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mudjianto Chandra is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 240, 
    Encino, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yih-dar Nien is a General Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Nien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Nien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Interventional Radiology

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    15031 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Hatfield is an Interventional Radiologist in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Hatfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Family Medicine

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    15031 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Gruber is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Gruber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Trauma And Critical Care Sfv Group, Inc.

    11550 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Roth is a General Surgeon in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Roth has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Delirium, Gallstones, Vasectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Hafeez U Parray MD Inc.

    418 San Fernando Mission Blvd, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christojohn Samuel is a General Surgeon in San Fernando, California. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Family Medicine

    Robert O Flores MD Inc.

    11273 Laurel Canyon Blvd Ste 1, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Flores is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Flores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Facey Endoscopy Center

    11333 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thien Phung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Phung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Facey Endoscopy Center

    11333 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarthi Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Asbestosis, Sepsis, Pulmonary Edema, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Facey Endoscopy Center

    11333 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ugurian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Ugurian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

    Retroperitoneal inflammation causes swelling that occurs in the retroperitoneal space. Over time, it can lead to a mass behind the abdomen and its contents called retroperitoneal fibrosis.

    The retroperitoneal space is in front of the lower back and behind the abdominal lining (peritoneum). Organs in this space include the:

    • Kidneys
    • Lymph nodes
    • Pancreas
    • Ureters
    • Adrenal glands
    • Esophagus
    • Abdominal aorta
    • Parts of the colon and stomach
    • Rectum

    When should I see a Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Sylmar, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Sylmar, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Sylmar, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Sylmar, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Sylmar, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Sylmar, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Sylmar, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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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