The 20 Best Small Bowel Resection Doctors near Palo Alto, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Small Bowel Resection

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 509 doctor with experience in Small Bowel Resection near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 447 are Experienced, 57 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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509 providers found
    Distinguished in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lowy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lowy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah White is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Simeone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simeone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Simeone is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Yarur is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Yarur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Aaron Lewis, M.D. | Surgeon

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Lewis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in South Pasadena, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Limketkai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic

    1825 4th St Fl 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Corvera is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Corvera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaac Paz is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Paz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Yuman Fong, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuman Fong is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Fong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Antioch Care Center

    4053 Lone Tree Way, 
    Antioch, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tripurari Mishra is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mishra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

    50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
    Pasadena, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Magdi Alexander is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Or Surgery.

    Distinguished in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fleshner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yanghee Woo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Gastrectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Clary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Clary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sicklick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sicklick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Deron Ludwig M.D. Inc

    251 Cohasset Rd Ste 310, 
    Chico, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Cavaness is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Cavaness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Glucagonoma, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Byrne Lee is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin El-Hayek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. El-Hayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. El-Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Small Bowel Resection?

    Small bowel resection is surgery to remove a part of your small bowel. It is done when part of your small bowel is blocked or diseased.

    The small bowel is also called the small intestine. Most digestion (breaking down and absorbing nutrients) of the food you eat takes place in the small intestine.

    When should I see a Small Bowel Resection doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Small Bowel Resection doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Small Bowel Resection doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Small Bowel Resection doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Small Bowel Resection doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Small Bowel Resection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Small Bowel Resection 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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