The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Encopresis near Torrance, CA. Of these, 49 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group

    23456 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 300, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tonny Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required
    4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 660, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Mellano is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Mellano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Lichen Sclerosus, Vaginal Cysts, and Uterine Prolapse. Dr. Mellano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 220, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adnan Ameer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ameer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ameer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Gastroenterology Mcsg

    3640 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Abrams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Abrams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Obesity, and Fecal Impaction. Dr. Abrams is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates Of Southern California

    3640 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anjuli Kumar is a Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Delayed Growth, Morning Sickness, and Lactose Intolerance. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates Of Southern California

    3640 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mini Mehra is a Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Mehra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Malnutrition, and Lactose Intolerance. Dr. Mehra is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

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

    Gloria Sze is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Sze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 260, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oren Zaidel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Zaidel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zaidel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 260, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerome Cohen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Gynecology Oncology Associates

    23600 Telo Ave, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Mirhashemi is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Mirhashemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Mirhashemi is board certified in American Board Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Mirhashemi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Care Consultants, Inc.

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Azam Riyaz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Riyaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Riyaz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Riyaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Care Consultants, Inc.

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chirag Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Care Consultants, Inc.

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Sattler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Sattler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sattler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sattler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Care Consultants, Inc.

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahina Hakim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Hakim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gardner Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hakim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hakim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    23451 Madison Street, Suite 290, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chung is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Pancreatic Adenoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chung is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23560 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Koller is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Koller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Koller is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Koller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group

    23456 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 300, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cho is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Dysmotility, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    David O Kim MD Inc.

    3440 Lomita Blvd Ste 446, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons

    23451 Madison St Ste 340, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Linnebur is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Linnebur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Rectal Prolapse, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Linnebur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Gastro And Pain Medicine-Torrance

    2780 Skypark Dr Ste 125, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Munsell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Munsell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Encopresis?

    If a child over 4 years of age has been toilet trained, and still passes stool and soils clothes, it is called encopresis. The child may or may not be doing this on purpose.

    When should I see an Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis doctors near Torrance, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Encopresis 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 Encopresis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Encopresis 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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