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.

Lily Lai is a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Lai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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.

Daniel Moon is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Moon is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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.

Troy Lamar is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lamar 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.

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.

Elizabeth Lee is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gangrene, and Gastrostomy.

Alexander Maglunog is a General Surgeon in West Covina, California. Dr. Maglunog 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.

David Anderson is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Robinson Baron is a General Surgeon in Covina, California. Dr. Baron is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Lesley Taylor is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Jamie Rand is a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Rand is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, 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.

Shiun Ker is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal 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.

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.

Jonathan Hwee is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Hwee is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Richard Vasak is a General Surgeon in Pasadena, California. Dr. Vasak is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

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, Congenital 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.

Lisa Yee is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Yee is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Intraductal Papilloma.

Howard Kaufman is a General Surgeon in Pasadena, California. Dr. Kaufman 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.

Namir Katkhouda is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Katkhouda is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.