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.

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.

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.

Maria Stapfer is a General Surgeon in Fullerton, California. Dr. Stapfer is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Stapfer is currently accepting new patients.

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.

David Chen is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Gastrostomy.

Sanchayeeta Mitra is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Mitra is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Autonomic Neuropathy, and Hyperventilation.

Alexander Maglunog is a General Surgeon in West Covina, California. Dr. Maglunog has been practicing medicine for over 49 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Nikolai Bildzukewicz is a General Surgeon in Chino Hills, California. Dr. Bildzukewicz is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bildzukewicz is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Theodoros Daskalakis is a General Surgeon in Fullerton, California. Dr. Daskalakis is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Peptic Ulcer, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Daskalakis is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Nishit Shah is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

Courtney Vito is a General Surgeon in Fullerton, California. Dr. Vito is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Vito is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Hassan Kobaissi is a General Surgeon in Hacienda Heights, California. Dr. Kobaissi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Fungal Nail Infection, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.

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.

Haig Dudukgian is a General Surgeon in Baldwin Park, California. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Karina Sanchez is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Baldwin Park, California. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Delirium, Morning Sickness, and Cellulitis. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

Jill Dworsky is a General Surgeon in Baldwin Park, California. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Appendicitis, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Dworsky is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Russell Montgomery is a General Surgeon in Fullerton, California. Dr. Montgomery has been practicing medicine for over 33 years is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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.