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.

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.

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.

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.

Samuel Carvajal is a General Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Carvajal is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Acrospiroma, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

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.

Avo Artinyan is a General Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Artinyan is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Armen Gregorian is a General Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Gregorian is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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.

Ignacio Acosta is a General Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Acosta is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Idiopathic Edema, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Lymphadenectomy.

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.

Asok Doraiswamy is a General Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Doraiswamy has been practicing medicine for over 25 years is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Surgical precision with respect and compassion, always. Dr. Hurwitz is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Nicholas Nissen is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Nissen is highly rated in 65 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Pancreatectomy.

Born, raised in Ohio.  Also educated in Texas, Maryland, and California.Team oriented approach to surgical care.  We aim to have our patients understand what is going on with them, and what we are able and to do for them, to the best of our abilities. 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.

Dr. George Mutafyan is a top-rated weight-loss surgeon serving patients in Glendale, CA, and throughout the Greater Los Angeles metro area, providing skilled, state-of-the-art care in a relaxing, patient-centered environment aimed at helping patients lose weight and reduce their risks of weight-related medical issues. As a board-certified surgeon with years of experience in weight-loss surgeries and related procedures, Dr. Mutafyan offers a comprehensive array of care options, including gastric bypass surgery, Lap Band® surgery, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, medical weight loss management, and in-depth surgical consultations, as well as treatment of varicose veins and herniated discs.Dr. Mutafyan has extensive experience in minimally-invasive surgical techniques developed to help patients heal faster and with significantly less risk of pain or complications. After earning his medical degree, he completed an internship in general surgery at Oregon Health & Science University and a surgical residency at Michigan State University, followed by a fellowship at Duke University Medical Center to conduct research in minimally-invasive surgical approaches, including laparoscopic techniques used in the weight-loss surgeries he offers.Today, Dr. Mutafyan is regarded as an expert in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. In addition, he maintains active memberships in several medical societies, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.Dr. Mutafyan welcomes new patients at his practice on Central Avenue in Glendale, and the practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.Treat patients with respect and compassion in a professional environment. Dr. Mutafyan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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 an. Dr. Mcelrath is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Deanna Attai is a General Surgeon in Burbank, California. Dr. Attai is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer in Men, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.

Warren Line is a General Surgeon in Burbank, California. Dr. Line is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Petrositis, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Gastrostomy.

Mark Swanson is a General Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Swanson is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, 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.

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.

John Conrad is a General Surgeon in Burbank, California. Dr. Conrad has been practicing medicine for over 32 years is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.