Reza Askari, MD
Torrance, CA 90503
Providence OB/GYN - Torrance
20911 Earl Street, Suite 440, Torrance, CA 90503
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About Reza Askari
A native to the South Bay, Dr. Reza Askari went to the University of California Santa Barbara, and studied medicine at the Saba University before completing his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, a subway stop away from the old Yankees Stadium. During his four years in residency he developed a solid interest in minimally invasive surgery and spent his fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the University of Buffalo, State University of New York. He received his board certification in 2013.
Dr Askari has always had a long standing interest in urological issues and pelvic floor disorders because his own father is a long time South Bay Urologist and he further developed in the field of pelvic floor disorders during his time in fellowship. He specializes in Urogynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Following his fellowship he practiced in Seattle is proud for developing and implementing the Robotic Surgical Program for Pacific Medical Centers, before returning to academic medicine and training Fellows in the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopist Fellowship located in Las Vegas, Nevada. He came to join Providence Health System in 2016.
He is trained in Robotic, laparoscopic, and vaginal surgery, in the areas of pelvic organ prolapse, urination and fecal incontinence, and pelvic pain. He also treats patients with mesh complications, fistula repair and other pelvic floor disorders. Each person gets treated for their specific issue and a plan is optimized for their specific problem with conservative therapy being a first option for many individuals. Surgically, most if not all procedures are performed in a minimally invasive manner with Robotic surgery available to all surgical candidates.
Dr Askari is devoted to providing the full range of advanced minimally invasive and Robotic and Urogynecologic surgical services.
Saba University School of Medicine, Neatherlands-Antilles
2004
SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY
2010
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
2008
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
2005
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Providence Axminster Medical Group
Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance - Pelvic Health
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Besides being active in the medical community he is married and a devoted husband, is an avid dog lover and a proud owner of his Dachshund Oskar. He also loves to play tennis, and just being an average Southern Californian enjoying his time back home.
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Dr. Askari is the best. Cares about his patients concerns is attentive and compassionate.
Providence Patient
Provider was very knowledgeable, informative and kind. I was very pleased with the visit.
Providence Patient
Wonderful practice. I am always impressed by service and kindness each visit.
Providence Patient
Dr. Reza Askari put my mind at ease about the surgery, he made me feel not nervous at all to proceed with my surgery.
Providence Patient
Dr. Reza Askari MD was a very good doctor and surgeon. He have a care and concern to the patient. He discuss me everything I need to know and answer all my questions about my health. I am bless to have a team who take care their patients. I always having good experiences every time I need to see my doctors. Clerk, receptionist was so kind, helpful and they always smile. Thank you so much for those smile.
Providence Patient
Dr. Askari is the best doctor I've ever had. His knowledge, skill and compassion are unmatched.
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