Daniel Philipson, MD
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Daniel Philipson, MD

  • Cardiology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Torrance Lomita Specialty Care |
3500 Lomita Boulevard, Suite M100 Torrance, CA 90505

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

Medical Services

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: 5.0
341 total ratings | 200 reviews
5.0
November 25, 2025
Good discussion. Answered questions
5.0
November 25, 2025
Listened. Answered questions. Explained plan for future treatment
5.0
November 22, 2025
Dr. Philipson is a rare find. Whenever we are sitting he has the ability to make me feel as if I am his only concern. Of course that is not true which makes that trait that much more compelling and welcome.
5.0
November 21, 2025
The doctor covered all my concerns - explained my health issues
5.0
November 21, 2025
He is very thorough