The 20 Best Pica Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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The 20 Best Pica Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Pica near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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21 providers found
    Experienced in Pica
    Experienced in Pica

    USC Neurology

    1520 San Pablo St, Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tenser is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tenser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Tenser is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pica
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Pica
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    USC Neurology

    1520 San Pablo St, Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arun Amar is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Amar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pica
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Pica
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1200 N State St Ste 3300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ben Strickland is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Strickland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Pica
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Pica
    Neurosurgery

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    127 S San Vicente Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyton Nisson is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nisson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Pica, Arachnoid Cysts, Subdural Hematoma, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Pica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Pica
    Neurology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taryn Liu is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Triple X Syndrome, Increased Head Circumference, and Infant Botulism.

    Experienced in Pica
    Experienced in Pica

    All Inclusive Community Health Center

    3920 Eagle Rock Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    54+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Siranoush Kevorkian is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kevorkian has been practicing medicine for over 54 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

    Experienced in Pica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pica
    Internal Medicine

    St John's Community Health

    808 W 58th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sushant Bandarpalle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bandarpalle has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Monkeypox, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Pica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pica
    Family Medicine

    St John's Community Health

    808 W 58th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saifei Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wu has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Pica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pica
    Family Medicine

    St John's Well Child & Family Center

    808 W 58th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anitha Mullangi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mullangi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. Her top areas of expertise are Monkeypox, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Pica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pica
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2680 Saturn Ave Ste 110, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Amenorrhea, High Cholesterol, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Pica
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Pica
    Neurosurgery

    Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Pediatric Neurology

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 240, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Bonda is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bonda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Kuru, Hydrocephalus, Schizencephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Pica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pica
    Family Medicine

    Office

    600 W Manchester Ave Ste 3, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicki Anakwenze is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Anakwenze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Pica
    Experienced in Pica

    Southern California Neurosurgical Associates

    630 S Raymond Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Celene Mulholland is a Neurosurgery provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Mulholland has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Pica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pica
    Internal Medicine
    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Slivka is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Slivka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. Her top areas of expertise are Pica and Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pica
    General Practice
    Experienced in Pica
    General Practice

    Terence Tz Tan MD Inc

    3301 Beechwood Ave, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terence Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lynwood, California. Dr. Tan has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Pica
    Experienced in Pica

    Office

    5767 W Century Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuichi Murayama is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Murayama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gumma, Endovascular Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Pica
    Advanced in Pica

    First Choice Physician Partners

    3650 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Russin is a Neurosurgery provider in Lakewood, California. Dr. Russin has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Pica
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Pica
    Neurosurgery

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Colby is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Colby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Experienced in Pica
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Pica
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Ausman is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ausman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top area of expertise is Pica.

    Experienced in Pica
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Pica
    Neurosurgery
    2125 Arizona Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marcus Mazur is a Neurosurgery provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mazur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pica. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Mazur is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pica?

    Pica is a pattern of eating non-food materials, such as dirt or paper.

    When should I see a Pica doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Pica doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Pica doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Pica doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Pica doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Pica doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pica 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 Pica doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Pica 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 Pica 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 Pica doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

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

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