The 20 Best Small Bowel Resection Doctors near whittier, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Small Bowel Resection

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Small Bowel Resection near whittier, CA. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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54 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 
     (11.2 miles away)
    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.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier,, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nishit Shah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier,, California. Dr. Shah 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 Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Glenn T. Hifumi, M.D.

    9604 Artesia Blvd, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Hifumi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Hifumi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hifumi is currently accepting new patients.

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    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 
     (11.2 miles away)
    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 
     (11.2 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (12.3 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (12.7 miles away)
    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.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Anderson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    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 
     (11.2 miles away)
    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.

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

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradford Tropea is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Tropea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tropea is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1950 Sunny Crest Drive, Suite 2550, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Stapfer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Stapfer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Stapfer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Selby is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Selby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Minkes And Deere

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Deere is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Deere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Deere is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Baldwin Park Medical Center

    1011 Baldwin Park Boulevard, 
    Baldwin Park, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Dworsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Dworsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Appendicitis, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Dworsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alexander A Maglunog MD Inc

    1250 S Sunset Ave, 
    West Covina, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Maglunog is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Maglunog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Maglunog is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1950 Sunny Crest Drive, Suite 3500, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Tsinberg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Tsinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tsinberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Referral may be required
    1950 Sunny Crest Drive, Suite 3500, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Theodoros Daskalakis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Daskalakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Peptic Ulcer, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Daskalakis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sujit Kulkarni is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 2100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Kinzinger is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Kinzinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kinzinger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Jude Heritage Fullerton-Sunny Crest General Surgery

    1950 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 3500, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mccoy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Lipomatosis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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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