The 20 Best Spinal Cord Abscess Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Spinal Cord Abscess near Torrance, CA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    General Surgery

    Saint John's Physicians Partners

    5215 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jian Guan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Guan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringomyelia, Primary Basilar Impression, Epidural Abscess, Osteotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Guan is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

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

    Sandy Cho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

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

    Hebert Claude is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Claude is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

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

    Nima Taha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Taha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Saint John's Physicians Partners

    5215 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walavan Sivakumar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Sivakumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Tuchman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Tuchman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Azhar Muttalib, MD

    23639 Hawthorne Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Azhar Muttalib is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 53 years. Dr. Muttalib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Atherosclerosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Muttalib is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Lewisgale Medical Center

    514 N Prospect Ave Ste 300, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Pellot is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Pellot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Cord Abscess.

    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Sasan Yadegar, MD

    501 E Hardy St, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sasan Yadegar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Yadegar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Yadegar is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Rayhaun is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Rayhaun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rayhaun is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheri Palejwala is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Palejwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Palejwala is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hooshang Pak is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 53 years. Dr. Pak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pak is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramin Javahery is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Javahery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Javahery is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates A Medical

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Daniel R Lemay MD Inc

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lemay is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Lemay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Lemay is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Neurological Institute Of Los Angeles

    3451 W Century Blvd, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Hanna is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Lordosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics-Los Angeles

    6801 Park Ter Ste 400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mikhail is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mikhail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1360 E Anaheim St Ste 101, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kittya Paigne is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Paigne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Crisis, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Atlantic Specialty

    2699 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Cao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Cao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Intrepid

    701 E 28th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Azadeh Farin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Farin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Farin is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Cord Abscess?

    Spinal cord abscess is the swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) and germs in or around the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Cord Abscess 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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