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 Small Bowel Resection.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Tina Ng is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Ng is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Gangrene, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Kenji Inaba is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Inaba is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection.

Simon Keushkerian is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. 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.

Kazuhide Matsushima is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Matsushima is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Myocardial Contusion, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

Glenn Hifumi is a General Surgeon in Bellflower, California. Dr. Hifumi is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Craig Lum is a General Surgeon in Bellflower, California. Dr. Lum is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Demetrios Demetriades is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Demetriades is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Splenectomy, and Colostomy.

Nasser Mehrizi is a General Surgeon in Paramount, California. Dr. Mehrizi is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

Robert Yavrouian is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yavrouian is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Krishna Narayanan is a General Surgeon in Montebello, California. Dr. Narayanan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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.

Shyam Dahiya is a General Surgeon in Lakewood, California. Dr. Dahiya is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

David Nejat-Bina is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Nejat-Bina is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

Shahin Pourrabbani is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Pourrabbani has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Venous Insufficiency.

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.

Shawn Fu is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Fu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Bradford Tropea is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Tropea is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tropea is currently accepting new patients.