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Pediatric Pulmonology Care in Torrance, CA

A pediatric pulmonology visit in Torrance should follow the child’s breathing from birth to the present concern.

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Clinical Overview

About Pediatric Pulmonology in Torrance

Pediatric pulmonology evaluates breathing and lung concerns in infants, children, and adolescents using age-appropriate history, examination, and testing. Persistent cough or wheeze can have several causes, so the care plan starts with the pattern rather than one assumed diagnosis.

Video or audio can help document a sound that is absent during the appointment.

Pack every inhaler, spacer, mask, nebulizer or airway-clearance device, home measurement, imaging study, and prior lung-function result for Telo Avenue. Testing is chosen according to age, ability, stability, and the suspected condition. Care may require coordination with primary care, allergy, gastroenterology, sleep medicine, or another pediatric service.

For a broader clinical overview, read the pediatric pulmonology guide.

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

Clinical references: American Thoracic Society: Patient Resources and NHLBI: Children and Asthma.

Torrance Care Team

Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy Provider Profiles 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

Patient Experience

A Published Family Experience at the Torrance Office

“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

Pediatric Pulmonology Questions in Torrance

The visit reviews growth, birth and respiratory history, exercise or sleep symptoms, infections, medicines, imaging, and prior lung-function results to define the next clinical question.

Testing and treatment depend on the child’s age and ability, symptom severity, and suspected condition. Care may require coordination with primary care, allergy, gastroenterology, sleep medicine, or another pediatric specialist.

Relevant information includes birth, hospitalization, imaging, and specialist records, all inhalers, devices, medicines, and home measurements, and a caregiver timeline of cough, wheeze, sleep, exercise, and infections. This context helps the clinician focus on evidence that can change diagnosis, treatment, or day-to-day care.

Insurance for This Service

Insurance for Pediatric Pulmonology 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.