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 highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Isaac Paz is a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Paz is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrectomy.

John Corman is a General Surgeon in Pasadena, California. Dr. Corman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Vasectomy.

Joerg Zehetner is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zehetner is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

Treat patients with respect and compassion in a professional environment. Dr. Keushkerian is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Commitment to personal approach with emphasis on safe surgery and excellent long-term outcomes through best of minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Bhoot is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Aaron Lewis is a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

John Lipham is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lipham is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

William Tseng is a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Tseng is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Liposarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Anthony Kim is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Clark Fuller is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Pasadena, California. Dr. Fuller has been practicing medicine for over 39 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Harmik Soukiasian is a General Surgeon in Pasadena, California. Dr. Soukiasian has been practicing medicine for over 28 years is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Peter Lin is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lin has been practicing medicine for over 34 years is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

Alessio Pigazzi is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pigazzi is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

Sam Ahn is a General Surgeon in Alhambra, California. Dr. Ahn has been practicing medicine for over 48 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, May Thurner Syndrome, Angioplasty, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Michael Bowdish is a General Surgeon in Pasadena, California. Dr. Bowdish has been practicing medicine for over 28 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Yanghee Woo is a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Woo is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Gastrectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Kamran Samakar is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Samakar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dustin Lee is a General Surgeon in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Shiun Ker is a General Surgeon in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Ker is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Ted Lai is a General Surgeon in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Lai is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Swallowing Difficulty.

Luke Putnam is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Putnam is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dennis Holmes is a Surgical Oncologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Holmes is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Holmes is currently accepting new patients.

Howard Kaufman is a General Surgeon in Pasadena, California. Dr. Kaufman has been practicing medicine for over 38 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Alicia Terando is a General Surgeon in Pasadena, California. Dr. Terando has been practicing medicine for over 28 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.