Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

City of Hope's Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Service offers the latest treatment for patients with primary and metastatic cancers of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile duct. We have one of the most experienced hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery teams in the United States. Our surgeons have performed thousands of procedures, and we frequently treat patients whose tumors are considered inoperable at other facilities. We also work continuously to improve the effectiveness and reduce complications of surgery and are at the forefront of developing minimally-invasive procedures.

Leadership

Yuman Fong, M.D.

Surgical Oncologist

Yuman Fong, M.D., is an internationally recognized expert in cancer of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. He has led the research effort to employ genetically modified viruses to destroy cancer cells.

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Laleh Melstrom, M.D., M.S.

Surgical Oncologist

Laleh G. Melstrom, M.D., M.S., specializes in liver and pancreatic cancers.

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Mustafa Raoof, M.D., M.S.

Surgical Oncologist

Mustafa Raoof, M.D., M.S., is a surgical oncologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery and in the Department of Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics.

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Gagandeep Singh, M.D.

Surgical Oncologist; Liver and Pancreatic Surgeon; Chief of Surgical Oncology and Medical Director of Surgical Operations, City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix

Internationally renowned liver and pancreas surgeon Gagandeep “Gaugs” Singh, M.D., F.A.C.S., is Chief of Surgical Oncology and Director of Surgical Services at City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix.

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