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.

Dr. Singh is an internationally recognized hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon. He is the Director of the Liver and Pancreas Center, Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI), St. John?s Health Center. Prior to moving to the JWCI, Dr. Singh was a faculty surgeon in the Department of Surgery at USC University Hospital. He has an extensive referral base that reflects peer recognition of his clinical acumen and surgical expertise and is listed as one of ?America?s Top Surgeons?. He is certified by the American Boards of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

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.

Christopher Chung is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Chung is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, and Frequent or Urgent Urination.

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.

Justin Karlin is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Karlin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Eyelid Bump, and Entropion.

At the Colorectal Surgery Institute, we share a vision to provide world-class treatment for patients suffering from diseases of the colon and rectum. That's one of the reasons why we take a team approach to patient care. Our comprehensive approach to colorectal cancer includes the coordination of care with medical and radiation oncologists as needed. The Institute's surgeons and other healthcare professionals are highly skilled in leading-edge diagnostics and treatment for colorectal cancer and other conditions including polyps and inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as a variety of other conditions. Dr. Vukasin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Genital Warts, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, and Hernia Surgery.

Katharine Schulz-Costello is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Schulz-Costello is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.

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.

Kevin Hur is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Hur is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

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.

Troy Lamar is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lamar has been practicing medicine for over 34 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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.

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.

Elizabeth Lee is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gangrene, and Gastrostomy.

Andrew Blakely is a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Blakely is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Removal, 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.

Bac Nguyen is a General Surgeon in West Covina, California. Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Myringotomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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.

Dun Ha is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Covina, California. Dr. Ha has been practicing medicine for over 27 years is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

Raffaele Corbisiero is a General Surgeon in Glendora, California. Dr. Corbisiero has been practicing medicine for over 42 years is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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.