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Immune Disorder Evaluation in Torrance, CA

An immune evaluation in Torrance should align infection history with objective records.

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Clinical Overview

About Immune Disorder Evaluation in Torrance

An immune evaluation is considered when infections are unusually frequent, severe, persistent, difficult to treat, or caused by uncommon organisms. The goal is not to “boost” the immune system but to determine whether a specific immune function needs further assessment.

List dates, infection sites, diagnostic tests or organisms, treatment length, response, complications, and hospitalization. Include childhood growth, vaccine history, family immune disease, autoimmune findings, and medicines that can suppress immunity. Unusual type and severity are often more informative than the number of routine colds.

The clinician can decide whether abnormalities persist and whether respiratory anatomy, exposure, medication, or another condition explains the pattern. Testing is typically staged.

Staff can identify records needed for an integrated allergy, immunology, or pulmonary review.

For a broader clinical overview, read the immune disorder evaluation guide.

Local clinic: Modena Health Torrance, 23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 130, Torrance, CA 90505. Phone: 310-833-1334.

Clinical references: AAAAI: Primary Immunodeficiency Practice Parameter and NIH: Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases.

Torrance Care Team

Torrance Providers for an Initial Immune-System Question

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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

Patient Experience

A Published Torrance Office Experience From a Family

“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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Immune Disorder Evaluation Questions in Torrance

The clinician reviews infection type, culture results, treatment response, growth or weight changes, family history, autoimmune features, medicines, and prior laboratory findings.

Testing is staged and individualized. Initial blood counts or immunoglobulin measurements may be useful in some cases, while other histories point first to an anatomic, respiratory, infectious, or nonimmune explanation.

Relevant information includes a dated infection and antibiotic history, culture, imaging, vaccine, and laboratory records, and family history and a complete medication list. This context helps the clinician focus on evidence that can change diagnosis, treatment, or day-to-day care.

Insurance for This Service

Insurance for Immunodeficiency Testing and Evaluation at Torrance

Modena Health Torrance participates with the plans and networks below. Clinic participation does not guarantee coverage for this service under every plan product.

Clinic participation, service availability and coverage are separate. Referrals, prior authorization and patient costs depend on the exact plan product. Call the clinic with the plan name shown on the member ID card to confirm current details.