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Summary
Dr. Ira Byock is a family medicine physician who also specializes in hospice and palliative medicine. They earned their medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed residency training at Community Medical Center. With 48 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Byock brings extensive knowledge to caring for patients and families during serious illness.
Dr. Byock practices in Torrance, California. Their dual specialties allow them to provide comprehensive primary care while also offering specialized comfort care for patients facing life-limiting conditions. They focus on managing symptoms and supporting quality of life for both patients and their loved ones during challenging times.
Dr. Byock practices in Torrance, California. Their dual specialties allow them to provide comprehensive primary care while also offering specialized comfort care for patients facing life-limiting conditions. They focus on managing symptoms and supporting quality of life for both patients and their loved ones during challenging times.
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Quick Facts
- 48 years of experience
- Community Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 48 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Arabic | Speaks English | |
| Torrance , CA | Manassas , VA | Newport Beach , CA | Seal Beach , CA |
| Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine | Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine | Med School: Ain Shams University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ira Robert Byock has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ira Robert Byock has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Community Medical Center
Medical School
University Of Colorado School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978
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- Dr. Ira Byock's office is located at 5315 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90503.
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