Gastrointestinal Disorders:  

Division of Gastroenterology:  The Harbor-UCLA Division of Gastroenterology, headed up by Viktor Eysselein, M.D., offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Areas of special expertise include gastrointestinal motility disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Our capabilities include one of the very few Endoscopic Ultrasound diagnostic units in Southern California. In addition to our primary site of service in Torrance, our Gastroenterology sub-specialists also serve patients at satellite locations in Downey and Whittier.  

Highlights of treatment modalities employed at our Torrance location include:  

Endoscopic palliation of esophageal, gastric, biliary and pancreatic cancers, with placement of self-expandable metal stents to open up obstructing tumors.

 Treatment of intra and extrahepatic bile duct stones, employing a combined approach utilizing radiology and electrohydrolic lithotrypsy.

Treatment of acute and chronic pancreatitis with endoscopy.

 For further information call (310) 222-2475 or contact Diane Warpack, Coordinator, at dwarpack@labiomed.org.

Division of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery:  The Division of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery is staffed by Dr. Bruce Stabile, Chairman of the Harbor-UCLA Department of Surgery, and Dr. Stanley Klein. Areas of specialization include diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the pancreas, bile, ducts, liver, stomach and esophagus, as well as benign conditions such as gallstones, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux. Bariatric surgery to achieve weight loss in morbidly obese patients is also offered. Treatments emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to maximize use of minimally invasive technology individualized to patient needs and desires.

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Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery: Our Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery is headed up by Dr. Ravin R. Kumar one of the few academic specialists in Southern California with specialized training in colon and rectal surgery. Areas of specialization include colorectal surgery, diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, and repair of previous attempts at colorectal surgery. Dr. Kumar holds staff privileges at leading community hospitals. He emphasizes a conservative approach to surgical treatment and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of patients suffering from colorectal disorders. 

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