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    MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Porphyria near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    21 providers found
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology
      1441 Eastlake Ave, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ilene Weitz is a Hematologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Weitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine
      1520 San Pablo St, Suite 1000, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leila Hashemi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hashemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Porphyria, and Metabolic Syndrome.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Christopher V. Almario
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Experienced in Porphyria

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Almario is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Almario has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Heartburn, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Amrit K. Kamboj
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amrit Kamboj is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Kamboj has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Lymphocytic Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Distinguished in Porphyria
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Porphyria
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Simon Beaven is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Beaven is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Family Medicine
      701 S Atlantic Blvd Ste 100, 
      Monterey Park, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yuan Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Arthritis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Liver Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology

      The Oncology Institute Ca, A Professional Corporation

      50 Bellefontaine St, Suite 401, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amitabha Mazumder is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Mazumder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine

      The Huntington Medical Foundation

      10 Congress St, Suite 208, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Todd Turner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Quin Liu is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shelly Lu is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Cancer, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      9090 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 200, 
      Beverly Hills, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leland Green is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology Oncology
      181 S Buena Vista St, 4rth Floor, 
      Burbank, CA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Raul Mena is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Burbank, California. Dr. Mena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine
      555 E Hardy St, 
      Inglewood, CA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bella Garg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Cryoglobulinemia, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Porphyria.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine
      2080 Century Park E, Suite 1609, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Nisenbaum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nisenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Porphyria Cutanea Tarda and Porphyria.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine
      757 Westwood Plaza, Internal Medicine, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Utpal Sandesara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sandesara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top area of expertise is Porphyria.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology | Oncology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      100 Medical Plaza, Suite 550, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kanwarpal Kahlon is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kahlon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Internal Medicine

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathan Vanderveen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vanderveen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Chickenpox, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Dysarthria, and Acute Intermittent Porphyria.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Experienced in Porphyria
      200 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 450, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lorraine Young is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa, and Actinic Keratosis.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Saeed Sadeghi is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sadeghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Porphyria
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Porphyria
      Family Medicine
      1027 Princeton St, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Gelfand is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, and Torticollis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Porphyria?

      Porphyrias are a group of rare disorders in which an important part of hemoglobin, called heme, is not made properly. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Heme is also found in myoglobin, a protein found in certain muscles.

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

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

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

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