The 20 Best Histiocytosis Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 245 doctor with experience in Histiocytosis near Torrance, CA. Of these, 207 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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245 providers found
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Christiane Querfeld, M.D., PH.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christiane Querfeld is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Querfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, and Sezary Syndrome. Dr. Querfeld is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Youn-hee Kim is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, T-Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Sezary Syndrome. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Farah Abdulla is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Abdulla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, and Sezary Syndrome. Dr. Abdulla is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Histiocytosis
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kerri Rieger is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Rieger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Mycosis Fungoides, Melanoma, and Epidermolysis Bullosa with Pyloric Atresia. Dr. Rieger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Oncology | Hematology
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required
    1157 Swallow Lane, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bahareh Bahadini is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Bahadini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Bahadini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Forman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Forman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Referral required

    UCI Health Dermatology Center

    850 Health Sciences Road, Floor 2, 
    Irvine, CA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janellen Smith is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Pawlowska is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Pawlowska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Steven T. Rosen, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Rosen is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses T-Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Reid is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, and Hodgkin Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lihua Budde is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Budde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Shores Medical Group

    1043 Elm Ave, Ste 104, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarmen Sarkissian is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Sarkissian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), B-Cell Lymphoma, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Dr. Sarkissian is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Sarkissian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jeng is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jeng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Hermiston is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hermiston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilene Weitz is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Weitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Luminous Dermatology, Santa Maria

    2151 S College Dr Ste 10, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Gammon is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Gammon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 111 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidermoid Cyst, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Bowen's Disease. Dr. Gammon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roberto Novoa is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Novoa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Novoa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    West Dermatology

    1041 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Ste 304, 
    Placentia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Payam Abrishami is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Placentia, California. Dr. Abrishami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 109 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Warts, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Abrishami is board certified in Dermatology and Dermatology (Sub: Dermatopathology). Dr. Abrishami is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Bae is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bae is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Epidermoid Cyst, Acne, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Bae is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    4867 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Cassarino is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cassarino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidermoid Cyst, Rosai-Dorfman Disease, Syringoma, and Acrospiroma. Dr. Cassarino is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Histiocytosis?

    Histiocytosis is a general name for a group of disorders or "syndromes" that involve an abnormal increase in the number of specialized white blood cells that are called histiocytes.

    Recently, new knowledge about this family of diseases has led experts to develop a new classification. Five categories have been proposed:

    • L group -- includes Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Erdheim-Chester disease
    • C group -- includes non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis that involves the skin
    • M group -- includes malignant histiocytosis
    • R group -- includes Rosai-Dorfman disease
    • H Group -- includes hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

    This article focuses only on the L group, which includes Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Erdheim-Chester disease.

    When should I see a Histiocytosis 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 a Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis 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 a Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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