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Allergist & Allergy Clinic in Torrance

23600 Telo Ave #130, Torrance, CA 90505

Phone - 310-833-1334 Fax - (310) 833-0270

Local allergy doctors and specialists at the Modena Health Torrance allergy clinic evaluate allergy, asthma, immune, and pediatric respiratory concerns using age-appropriate history, examination, and testing when indicated. Call the direct office number to confirm preparation, referral requirements, and expected visit length.

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Set The Standard Higher

Modena Allergy + Asthma

If you or a loved one struggle with food allergies, environmental allergies, sinus infections, nasal polyps, skin allergies, eczema, chronic hives, asthma, mast cell disorders, or immune deficiency, you understand that these conditions can be serious and strongly impact your quality of life. Each of these conditions, from the perpetual worry and stress caused by food allergies to the fatigue and feelings of unwellness from nasal allergies and sinus disease, the pernicious nighttime itching caused by hives or eczema or mast cell disorders, and the fright of wheezing and chest tightness due to asthma, all can affect your happiness and health. Expert allergy and asthma care in Torrance, CA are available at Modena Allergy + Asthma.

The Torrance care team includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and support staff who evaluate allergic and respiratory conditions. Recommendations are based on the patient’s history, examination, appropriate testing, current evidence, and individual treatment goals. Contact the office to request an appointment.

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Child receiving an oral immunotherapy dose from a Modena Health clinician.

Oral Immunotherapy

Daily Dose Program

At Modena Allergy + Asthma, our Daily Dose Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Program is designed to help patients achieve lasting desensitization from food allergies, giving them greater freedom and confidence in everyday life.

With three personalized treatment pathways, we tailor care to each patient’s individual needs and goals:

Low Dose OITTraditional OITSublingual Immunotherapy

We treat the Top 9 food allergens and more, including peanut, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat, soy, sesame, fish, and shellfish.

The Daily Dose Program goes beyond treatment, providing families with added support throughout their OIT journey, including a 24/7 on-call nurse line, community events, an OIT tracking app, and single or multi-food treatment options.

Patient Testimonials

★★★★★

“THIS IS THE BEST CLINIC IN THE SOUTHBAY!”

“I am so thankful full I found Dr Banka. I have never felt so taken care of by a doctor who legitimately cares. I was in tears when she told me being hospitalized for Asthma was NOT going to be my story and she will fix me up. I have been going regularly for my care and love not just my experience here every time. Not just wait Dr. Banka, but the front desk team is so kind and generous. So thankful for this practice!!”

- M.T.

“We just had an appointment and the office staff was very friendly. There was no wait when we arrived and we were seen right away. The office was extremely clean and peaceful with a lovely coffee/tea bar. My kids are commenting that this was the nicest Dr office we have ever been to. Overall wonderful experience!”

- S.J.

“This is the best allergy clinic in the Southbay. They use the newest treatments for severe allergies. I have to come in for injections twice a week. All the nurses are caring and compassionate. The clinic is really pretty and comfortable. I'd give more stars if I could!”

- D.Y.

“I had such an amazing experience at Modena! I’ve been dealing with allergies forever and it wasn’t until I saw Dr. Tchekmedyian that I truly felt like there could be a solution. He is so kind and really gets to the root of your allergies. I’m so happy to be on a path to managing my allergies. The office is beautiful and the nursing staff are fantastic!”

- S.C.

The Food Allergy Center at Modena Allergy + Asthma

Build a Clear Evaluation and Care Plan

Food allergy management may include allergen avoidance, label reading, an emergency action plan, and prescribed epinephrine when indicated. For selected patients, a clinician may discuss oral immunotherapy (OIT), which uses medically supervised exposure to increase the amount of allergen tolerated during treatment. OIT carries risks, requires ongoing dosing and follow-up, and is not a cure.

Food allergy treatment options differ in dosing, evidence, suitability, and risk. Before recommending OIT or another approach, a clinician reviews the diagnosis, reaction history, goals, comorbid conditions, and ability to follow the treatment plan. A supervised food challenge may be recommended when the diagnosis or current level of reactivity needs clarification.

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Find Your Modena Health Location

Relief is right around the corner

ongoing symptom management is within your reach. Find your closest Modena Health location for expert care from our trusted allergists in Torrance. Our health and allergy specialists can help you live free and manage breathing symptoms, right in your backyard.

Meet Our Experts

Your Trusted Providers At Modena Health in Torrance

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Bugsu Ovunc, MD, Ph.D

Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Lori Banka, DO

Allergist & Immunologist

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Raffi Tchekmedyian, MD

Allergist & Immunologist

Under the direction of Dr. Modena, our team ensures that patients of all ages have access to exceptional care and ongoing symptom management.

The Torrance care team includes allergy, immunology, and pediatric respiratory clinicians. Provider profiles document individual roles and backgrounds; recommendations depend on a patient-specific evaluation.

Is It Time To Visit An Allergist About Your Concerns?

Don't Wait Another Day To Find Relief

Allergy, respiratory, skin, and immune-related symptoms can have several causes. An allergist can review the timing, exposures, prior care, and examination findings before choosing targeted testing. Results require clinical interpretation and may not explain every symptom.

Nasal congestion can result from several conditions, including rhinitis, chronic sinus disease, or nasal polyps. Management may include medicines, biologic therapy for selected patients, procedural care, or referral after the diagnosis, severity, prior treatment, benefits, and risks are reviewed.

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For some patients with asthma that remains uncontrolled, a clinician may discuss biologic medicines after reviewing diagnosis, severity, prior treatment, biomarkers when indicated, potential benefits, risks, and insurance requirements.

Food allergy evaluation may include a detailed reaction history, targeted testing, and a supervised food challenge when indicated. Management can include avoidance guidance, prescribed epinephrine, an emergency action plan, and a discussion of immunotherapy for eligible patients. Persistent sinus or respiratory symptoms also require an individual assessment before treatment is selected.

If you're experiencing recurring or severe infections, an allergist can also assess whether there's an underlying issue with your immune system.

In all of these scenarios and more, it's crucial to understand that the ideal time to consult an allergist is sooner rather than later. Don't endure unnecessary costs and suffering—schedule a consultation at Modena Allergy + Asthma, a team specializing in allergy and asthma care, right here in Torrance.

Before spending any money on at-home food sensitivity tests, or before drastically eliminating the foods you love, come see an allergist to better understand how best to interpret these results, and how and when you should make dietary changes. Also, come to an allergist to help re-introduce foods back into your diet after avoiding them.

A Family Affair

Pediatric & Adult Allergy Testing in Torrance

Our team of providers and nurses have built their medical philosophy with the knowledge that while asthma and allergies are often childhood diseases, they are dedicated to helping patients of all ages deal with these problems.

Thanks to totally customized treatment plans, we can help patients through the testing process and guide them to solutions for managing allergies and asthma that will be conducive to any lifestyle, age group, or level of support needed.

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At Modena Health, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that helps you live a full and fulfilling life.

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Modena Allergy + Asthma on Social Media

The team at Modena Allergy + Asthma is all about educating and demystifying allergy testing, whether that is through his videos explaining how allergists treat their patients or from watching his patients go through allergy food challenge tests to test the severity of their reactions. See more by following Modena Allergy + Asthma on your favorite social platform.

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Services & Treatments

Explore allergy, asthma, and immunology services represented at the Torrance clinic.

Bring Multiple Specialties Into One Clear Plan

How can patients prepare for a complex breathing or allergy visit?

Start with the decision that needs to be made now: confirm a diagnosis, assess control, review treatment, clarify a suspected trigger, or decide what additional testing is warranted. For children, include birth and growth history, hospitalizations, sleep and exercise symptoms, and prior imaging or lung tests. For adults, include work, home, medication, and exposure patterns relevant to the concern.

Patients visiting the Telo Avenue office may have records from allergy, pulmonology, primary care, emergency care, or another specialist. Bring the most recent reports and a short chronology instead of relying on memory alone. The office can confirm whether the visit is with the appropriate clinician and whether testing or procedures are scheduled for the same day.

What should I bring to the appointment?

  • recent allergy, pulmonary, imaging, and emergency records
  • all inhalers, spacers, devices, and treatment plans
  • a symptom timeline that identifies the next decision

This information supports an efficient visit but does not replace the clinician’s individual assessment.

Planning Questions

Torrance Office FAQ

Bring birth and growth history when relevant, hospital and emergency records, recent imaging or lung tests, school action plans, all inhalers and spacers, and notes about sleep, exercise, infections, and treatment response.

Do not assume it will. The first visit may focus on consultation and record review, while testing or procedures may require specific preparation, authorization, timing, or a separate appointment.

Appointments & Insurance

Scheduling made easy for your experience.

We work with many major insurance carriers.

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Insurance participation varies by plan, provider, network, and location. Please contact our team with your insurance card to confirm current participation.

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