Daniel Philipson, MD
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Daniel Philipson, MD

  • Cardiology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Torrance Lomita Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Philipson is a general and interventional cardiologist who primarily practices in the South Bay of Los Angeles. He is board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular diseases, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and internal medicine. Dr. Philipson’s goal is to provide individualized, compassionate, and state of the art patient care emphasizing strong communication and shared decision making.

 

Dr. Philipson specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of coronary artery disease including diagnostic angiography; intravascular imaging; percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with angioplasty and stent placement; complex plaque modification techniques utilizing all forms of atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy; in addition to the use of percutaneous hemodynamic support devices. Dr. Philipson also has expertise in the evaluation and management of all aspects of cardiovascular diseases and preventive cardiology including hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, statin intolerance, palpitations, arrhythmia, heart failure and cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, pericardial disease and congenital heart disease.

 

Dr. Philipson was born and raised in Los Angeles. He graduated with honors from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Philipson returned home to Los Angeles to complete his residency in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and advanced fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Philipson lives in Redondo Beach with his wife and son. In his spare time, he enjoys running, cycling, surfing, and exploring all the South Bay has to offer with his family.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Fellowships

Interventional Cardiology, University of California, Los Angeles, 2022
Cardiovascular Disease, University of California, Los Angeles, 2021

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, 2018

Degree

MD, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 2015

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
327 total ratings | 107 reviews
5.0
July 30, 2025
This was the second visit with Dr. PHILIPSON. He thoroughly explained the tests I had and the results with the next steps to be completed. His delivery is respectful and understandable.
5.0
July 30, 2025
Excellent information and support. Dr Daniel Philipson explain my condition to me in layman terms that me and my spouse understood. I'm happy to have Dr philipson as my cardiologist. I'm expecting improvement wirh my heart condition. A satisfied new patient
5.0
July 29, 2025
Courteous and caring. Good explanations of medicines and things to keep an eye on. Very personable.
5.0
July 25, 2025
Excellent. He was very knowledgeable and responded to all questions and concerns that I had.
5.0
July 24, 2025
Dr. Philipson is a great doctor. We love talking to him.