Laleh G. Melstrom
Expertise in
45
conditions

Dr. Laleh G. Melstrom

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte
1500 Duarte Rd, 
Duarte, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
45
conditions
City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte
1500 Duarte Rd, 
Duarte, CA 

Overview

Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California.

Dr. Melstrom is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 149 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Specialties

General Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in NY

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte
1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

Perioperative Telemonitoring to Optimize Cancer Care and Outcomes
Perioperative Telemonitoring to Optimize Cancer Care and Outcomes
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Remote Perioperative Telemonitoring of Patient-Generated Physiologic Health Data and Patient-Reported Outcomes
Remote Perioperative Telemonitoring of Patient-Generated Physiologic Health Data and Patient-Reported Outcomes
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure
A Phase II Trial of Perioperative CV301 Vaccination in Combination With Nivolumab and Systemic Chemotherapy for Resectable Hepatic-Limited Metastatic Colorectal Cancer HCRN: GI16-288
A Phase II Trial of Perioperative CV301 Vaccination in Combination With Nivolumab and Systemic Chemotherapy for Resectable Hepatic-Limited Metastatic Colorectal Cancer HCRN: GI16-288
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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149 Total Publications

The Best Patients for Effective Radiation of Pancreatic Cancer.
The Best Patients for Effective Radiation of Pancreatic Cancer.
Journal: JAMA surgery
Published: August 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laleh G. Melstrom

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Is Dr. Laleh G. Melstrom a top-rated expert for Pancreatectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laleh G. Melstrom is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatectomy, 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. Laleh G. Melstrom specialize in?

While Dr. Laleh G. Melstrom is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreatectomy, Pancreatic Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Laleh G. Melstrom participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Laleh G. Melstrom has published 149 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Laleh G. Melstrom's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Laleh G. Melstrom accept my insurance?

Dr. Laleh G. Melstrom accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-304-3959 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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