Erica  Patel, MD
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Erica Patel, MD

(she/her)
  • Diabetes|
  • Endocrinology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Torrance Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Patel practices at two locations in Torrance:

  • Monday and Wednesday at 3500 Lomita Blvd
  • Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 3445 Pacific Coast Highway

Dr. Patel is a Southern California native and attended USC for her undergraduate, medical school, and residency training. She was accepted into USC’s Baccalaureate/MD program and pursued a double major in Narrative Studies and Biological Sciences. During her undergraduate, she discovered her passion for medicine through working in clinics in rural Honduras and later creating a medical clinic at an orphanage in Kenya. Her work abroad continued during medical school, where she also served as class president and graduated with distinction. She completed a dual residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at LAC+USC Medical Center,  and realized her passion for Endocrinology through working with patients in this field.

Dr. Patel completed a fellowship in adult Endocrinology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was trained by world-renowned experts in the field. In fellowship, she became adept at caring for all aspects of Endocrinology including pituitary, thyroid disease, adrenal disease, advanced diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis. She was recognized for her commitment to providing outstanding patient care through receiving multiple patient care awards during fellowship. In addition to managing general Endocrinology, her triple training in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and adult Endocrinology has given her a unique skill set to care for older adolescents with chronic Endocrinology diseases as they age into adulthood.

Dr. Patel loves the longitudinal relationships with patients that Endocrinology provides, and treats patients as she would like to be treated. She has a holistic approach to medicine, recognizing that each patient is unique. She enjoys working with people to optimize their health and quality of life.

Outside of work, Dr. Patel enjoys hiking, boxing, running, and traveling the world with her husband and friends.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2021
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

Fellowship

Endocrinology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2023

Residency

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, LAC+USC Medical Center, 2021

Internship

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, LAC+USC Medical Center, 2018

Degree

MD, Keck School of Medicine of the USC, 2017

Recognitions

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Standing Ovation Award for Patient Care, 2022, 2023
  • Outstanding Teaching for Pediatric Clerkship, LAC+USC Medical Center, 2021

Research

Publications

  1. Patel, Erica., Ben-Shlomo, A. Opioid Induced Adrenal Insufficiency, Diagnostic Management and Considerations. Adrenal Insufficiency: Diagnostic Approaches, Treatments, and Outcomes Volume II" (edited by Agnieszka Pazderska, Carl Malchoff, Elena Valassi). February 2024.
  2. Patel, Erica. Kim, S., Gianchandani, R. Inpatient Diabetes Management in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Inpatient Diabetes Management: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide. Springer Books. January 2024.
  3. Patel E, Chen Y, Fan X, Liu NA, Westreich AM, Reyes K, Labadzhyan A. A Rare Case: Adrenal Corticomedullary Mixed Tumor With Elements of Pheochromocytoma, Cortical Adenoma, and Ganglioneuroma Cells. AACE Clin Case Rep. 2022 Dec 2;9(1):17-20. doi: 10.1016/j.aace.2022.11.005. PMID: 36654992; PMCID: PMC9837076.
  4. Towfighi A, Patel E, Sanossian N, Valle NP, Ovbiagele B. Tale of 2 Health-care Systems: Disparities in Demographic and Clinical Characteristics between 2 Ischemic Stroke Populations in Los Angeles County. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2017 Jun;26(6):1357-1362. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2017.02.009. Epub 2017 Mar 6. PMID: 28279550.

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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Recognitions

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Standing Ovation Award for Patient Care, 2022, 2023
  • Outstanding Teaching for Pediatric Clerkship, LAC+USC Medical Center, 2021

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
124 total ratings | 20 reviews
5.0
May 30, 2025
Very professional and went above and beyond quickly, assessed the situation and found a solution for every issue that I came into the office for treatment. Honestly, I was very amazed. How the doctor in the staff performed their expertise show
5.0
May 16, 2025
Great Doctor, caring and knowledgeable, listens and asks for feedback
5.0
May 16, 2025
Efficient, helpful and caring experience
5.0
May 15, 2025
Great doctor awesome nurses/techs
5.0
May 15, 2025
Dr Patel must be duplicated multiple times, as she is the best listener, advocates truthfully & realistically. She remembers personal details and gives upfront advisement with care. Her knowledge is fantastic and dynamic