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
Duarte - Main Campus

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

Dr. Laleh Melstrom, M.D., M.S.
Laleh Melstrom, M.D., M.S.
Surgical Oncologist
Duarte - Main Campus

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

Mustafa Raoof
Mustafa Raoof, M.D., M.S.
Surgical Oncologist
Duarte - Main Campus

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.

Team

Moshe Faynsod, F.A.C.S., M.D.
Moshe Faynsod, M.D.
Surgical Oncologist
South Bay

Moshe Faynsod, M.D., is surgical oncologist at City of Hope ǀ South Bay in Torrance, California.

Meet Our Doctors: Aaron Lewis, M.D.
Aaron Lewis, M.D.
Surgeon; Surgical Oncologist
South Pasadena; Arcadia

Aaron Lewis, M.D., is a surgeon at City of Hope's South Pasadena and Arcadia locations, specializing in general oncologic surgery.

Lawrence Wagman, M.D.
Surgical Oncologist
Upland; Corona

Lawrence Wagman, M.D., is a surgical oncologist at City of Hope | Upland.