Rheumatology | Torrance Memorial | South Bay
Rheumatology • Torrance, CA • Since 1925
About
Summary: - Torrance Memorial Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital in Torrance, California (founded 1925; HQ at 3330 Lomita Blvd). - It serves the South Bay area and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. It operates as a major regional burn center and offers extensive care across specialties including cardiovascular, cancer, orthopedics, stroke, bariatric surgery, breast diagnostics, and wound care. - Key details: 1,283 employees, annual revenue around $750M. Recognized by Newsweek as a World’s Best Hospital. Part of a broader international footprint with presence in multiple countries and a hospital focus in South Bay. - Contact: main phone 310-325-9110. Website: torrancememorial.org. If you need a rheumatology-specific page or appointment, contacting the hospital or checking their patient services would be recommended.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, US
Phone
310-257-? (see notes)
birthnavigator@tmmc.com
Opening Hours
9AM – 4:15PM
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Rheumatologists at Torrance Memorial Medical Center page for group doctors): Patients Top Choice; “141 Reviews” and indicates recommend/clearly explains (141 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Steve Aziz): 4.3 star rating (6 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Sheherbano Mehdi): 4.2 star rating (28 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Benedict Chou): 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews shown) (2 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. David J. Klashman): 4.4 stars (average rating) (review count not shown in snippet)
- Healthline FindCare (Dr. David Oh): 5.0 star rating (average) (1 patient review)
Patients praise
- Doctors described as kind, informative, and taking time to listen
- Patients report clear explanations of conditions/treatments and follow-up
Common complaints
- Front desk/staff communication and people skills criticized
- Complaints include perceived misdiagnosis/diagnosing by guessing, difficulty scheduling, and not trusting provider decisions
"“The Doctor I saw was nice and informative. The folk at the front desk though, need a little more training in their people skills.”"
— Yelp review snippet for Torrance Memorial Physician Network Rheumatology"“I have been seeing Dr. Aziz for 3 years now and he is the absolute best!... he takes the time to listen to you… He explains every detail of the autoimmune disease…”"
— Healthgrades review snippet for Dr. Steve Aziz"“It was not fibromyalgia!... she told me that I had to… get used to the idea that my life was going to be different… be diagnosed by guessing.”"
— Healthgrades review snippet for Dr. Sheherbano MehdiSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Linh Y. Truong, MD - Rheumatology - Santa Monica Rheumatology | UCLA Health — Apr 27, 2026
- Elizabeth R. Volkmann, MD, MS - Rheumatology - Westwood Specialty Care | UCLA Health — Apr 26, 2026
- Courtney A. O'Brien, DO - Rheumatology - Simi Valley Primary & Specialty Care | UCLA Health — Apr 30, 2026
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center Earns Magnet with Distinction — Apr 23, 2026
- Daniel Philipson, MD - Cardiology - Torrance Lomita Specialty Care | UCLA Health — May 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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