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With a team approach, we offer advanced diagnostics and the latest treatments. Sub-navigationMeet Our Team Pancreatic Conditions Pancreatic Disease Treatments Referring Physicians Research & Clinical Trials Pancreas Disease More CloseMeet Our Team Pancreatic Conditions Pancreatic Disease Treatments Referring Physicians Research & Clinical Trials Close Why choose UCLA Health for pancreatic disease care? Our specialists work as a cohesive team to deliver exceptional care. We treat all types of pancreatic diseases and pancreatic cancer. Highlights of our program include: Integrated care: Our unique patient care model focuses on bringing together a team of experts in one central location. We arrange for you to see several specialists in a single visit, making treatments more efficient, seamless and convenient. Your team may include oncologists, surgeons and radiologists who work closely to deliver individualized care. Advanced pancreas treatments: We offer tests and therapies that aren’t available at other hospitals. People come to us from all over the United States to receive the highest level of care. Our experts lead the nation in state-of-the-art diagnostics and sophisticated treatments. Experience and expertise: Our highly skilled team performs more pancreatic surgeries than most hospitals in Southern California. We put our expertise to work for you, resulting in fewer complications and better outcomes. Our pancreatic cancer survival rates are among the best in the nation. Research and clinical trials: If you’re eligible, you’ll have access to clinical trials for promising new treatments for pancreatic cancer and other pancreatic disease. As part of our commitment to pioneering advanced treatments, our research team meets often to discuss clinical trials on the horizon. Our areas of pancreatic care As leaders in the latest treatments for pancreatic diseases and cancers, our team works closely to deliver a precise diagnosis and outstanding care. Our services include: Sophisticated diagnostic technology UCLA Health offers some of the most advanced imaging technology available. To deliver an accurate diagnosis, we use: Gallium-68 DOTATATE PET scan: We are one of the few hospitals in the nation to use this advanced imaging study to diagnose a rare type of pancreatic cancer. This test helps us diagnose even small tumors, develop more effective treatment plans and deliver treatments earlier than ever before. Interventional endoscopy : Our diagnostic team includes experienced interventional endoscopists. During an endoscopy, our doctors use a long, thin tube with a camera and light to view the digestive tract. We provide precise diagnostics and treatments during a simple outpatient procedure. Learn more about our interventional endoscopy team. Specialized imaging technology: We are highly skilled at using advanced MRI and CT scans that provide detailed images. Specialized imaging allows us to diagnose pancreas and bile duct diseases with unmatched precision. Advanced pancreas treatments When you come to UCLA Health, you have access to treatments that aren’t available elsewhere. Using the latest techniques, we treat even the most complex pancreatic disorders and cancers. Our experts lead the nation in innovative treatments for pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Integrated pancreatic disease care You can expect to receive comprehensive care from a team of specialists dedicated to you. Our team-based care model means you are diagnosed and treated more quickly. Experts work across departments to deliver integrated care. In one convenient visit, you may see several specialists, such as an interventional endoscopist, gastroenterologist and registered dietitian. You also have a dedicated nurse coordinator who guides you through your care plan, helps you make appointments and answers questions. As a team, we review your treatment plan and work together to monitor your progress. Pancreaticobiliary conditions we treat Your care team includes nationally recognized experts in treatments for all disorders and injuries that affect the pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts (pancreaticobiliary diseases). We specialize in treatments for: Pancreatic cancer and pancreatic disease We deliver integrated care for a wide range of pancreatic disorders. Our services include the latest treatments for: Acute pancreatitis: This painful inflammation of the pancreas can cause complications such as pancreatic cysts and abscesses (pus-filled cavities). In severe cases, a pancreatic fistula (small opening) can develop. Episodes of acute pancreatitis usually last about a week. Your doctor manages symptoms and treats the cause. Chronic pancreatitis: An inflammatory disorder, chronic pancreatitis causes long-term symptoms such as abdominal pain and weight loss. Over time, this condition destroys pancreatic tissue and replaces it with scar tissue, which damages the body’s ability to digest food. We treat alcoholic pancreatitis and idiopathic pancreatitis, which has no known cause. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma : The most common type of pancreatic cancer, this occurs when normal cells in the pancreas grow and multiply uncontrollably. It causes problems with the pancreas as well as the liver, gallbladder and bile duct. Pancreatic cysts: These cysts are small pockets of fluid...