The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors near Torrance, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Torrance, CA. Of these, 55 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Veronica F. Sullins
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 660, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Veronica Sullins is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Sullins has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, and Appendectomy. Dr. Sullins is currently accepting new patients.

    Ata Mazaheri
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    3400 Lomita Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Mazaheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stein is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Ascites, Breast Infection, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease.

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    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Noronha is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Noronha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    23451 Madison Street, Suite 340, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melanie Friedlander is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Friedlander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Friedlander is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons

    23451 Madison St Ste 340, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Linnebur is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Linnebur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Rectal Prolapse, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Pharmacy-Carson Mob At Carson Medical Offices

    18600 S Figueroa St, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hossein Masoomi is a General Surgeon in Gardena, California. Dr. Masoomi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Appendectomy.

    Anthony R. Mccloud
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    MLK Outpatient Center

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    We provide state of the art surgical care, including post operative management. Dr. Mccloud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    2810 Long Beach Blvd Fl 3, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ketan Thanki is a Colorectal Surgeon in Long Beach, California. Dr. Thanki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Son Nguyen is a Pediatric Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Mosaic Trisomy 9, Mosaic Trisomy 8, and Trisomy 17 Mosaicism.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Neuroradiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francine Kim is a Neuroradiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    21250 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 430, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Cohen is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aileen Takahashi is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Takahashi has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Bhayani is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Bhayani has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Houman Solomon is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Solomon has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    1000 W Carson St, Box 15, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashkan Moazzez is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Moazzez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kailyn Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Appendicitis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Appendicitis, Diarrhea, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Nuclear Medicine

    United Urgent Care And Wellness Center Inc.

    522 W Carson St, 
    Carson, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahram Bonyadlou is a Nuclear Medicine provider in Carson, California. Dr. Bonyadlou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Lump in the Abdomen, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Surgical Oncology
    2110 East El Segundo Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    El Segundo, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ann Callahan is a Surgical Oncologist in El Segundo, California. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Callahan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Appendicitis?

    Appendicitis is a condition in which your appendix gets inflamed. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the end of the large intestine.

    When should I see an Appendicitis doctor near Torrance, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Appendicitis doctor near Torrance, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Appendicitis doctors near Torrance, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Appendicitis doctors near Torrance, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Appendicitis doctor near Torrance, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendicitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Appendicitis doctor near Torrance, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Appendicitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Appendicitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Appendicitis doctors near Torrance, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Appendicitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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