Overview
Dr. Malhotra is a board certified Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgical Oncologist. He is a California native, who completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of California at Berkeley before moving to the Midwest to complete his MD, PhD, and general surgery training. He returned to California and completed his subspecialty training in Complex Surgical Oncology at the City of Hope Cancer Center before being recruited to USC to provide the latest in surgical care for cancer patients.
Dr. Malhotra has a special interest and expertise in minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He is also engaged in innovative research with a focus on early detection of pancreatic cancer and novel treatments for colorectal liver metastasis.
Dr. Malhotra has presented his work at national and international conferences and has won numerous awards for his research and clinical excellence. Dr. Malhotra chose Keck Medicine because of the opportunity to work closely with patients while continuing his research.
He also enjoys the opportunity to give his patients the benefit of leading-edge technology and the latest research.
His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1450 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Malhotra has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gautam Malhotra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gautam Malhotra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gautam Malhotra by calling their office at 323-442-7172. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gautam Malhotra a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gautam Malhotra is classified as an Experienced expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Gautam Malhotra specialize in?
While Dr. Gautam Malhotra is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Gautam Malhotra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gautam Malhotra has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Gautam Malhotra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gautam Malhotra accept my insurance?
Dr. Gautam Malhotra accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-7172 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Malhotra isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.