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

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

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

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

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 Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

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 Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

Lina Dela-Cruz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Dela-Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Randy Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, Otitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Emily Berry is a General Surgeon in West Covina, California. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Cholecystitis.

Luis Garcia-Ayala is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Garcia-Ayala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Christopher Wissar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Wissar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity.

Poria Abdollah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Abdollah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Asheesh Pasi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Pasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

Brian Nguyen is a General Surgeon in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Cholecystitis, and Small Bowel Resection.

Miriam Ruiz is a General Surgeon in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Ruiz has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Wong is a General Surgeon in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Abdulla is a General Surgeon in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Abdulla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Dr. Abdulla is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Covina, California. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Gastritis, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.