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Dr. George A. Karpouzas

Rheumatology
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
1000 W Carson St, 
Torrance, CA 
27 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
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Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
1000 W Carson St, 
Torrance, CA 

Overview

George Karpouzas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years.

Dr. Karpouzas is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Lupus Nephritis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

Multidisciplinary Approach to Patient-Physician Partnership In Treating To Target In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Multidisciplinary Approach to Patient-Physician Partnership In Treating To Target In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: July 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase II, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose-Ranging, Parallel and Adaptive Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Enpatoran in SLE and in CLE (SCLE and/or DLE) Participants Receiving Standard of Care (WILLOW)
A Phase II, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose-Ranging, Parallel and Adaptive Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Enpatoran in SLE and in CLE (SCLE and/or DLE) Participants Receiving Standard of Care (WILLOW)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: M5049
Study Phase: Phase 2
A 52-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double Blind, Efficacy and Safety Study, Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Tofacitinib in Combination With Conventional Synthetic DMARDs, in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Conventional Synthetic DMARDs or Biologic DMARDs
A 52-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double Blind, Efficacy and Safety Study, Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Tofacitinib in Combination With Conventional Synthetic DMARDs, in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Conventional Synthetic DMARDs or Biologic DMARDs
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Otilimab, Tofacitinib, csDMARDs
Study Phase: Phase 3
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58 Total Publications

Rheumatoid factor and anticitrullinated protein antibody status jointly influence the association between disease activity and cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid factor and anticitrullinated protein antibody status jointly influence the association between disease activity and cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis.
Journal: RMD open
Published: March 09, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George A. Karpouzas is classified as an Elite expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. George A. Karpouzas specialize in?

While Dr. George A. Karpouzas is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Lupus Nephritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

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Yes. Dr. George A. Karpouzas has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. George A. Karpouzas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. George A. Karpouzas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-222-3690 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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