Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Explore care at Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.
Patient Experience Rating
2% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
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Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Moradi
I am 70 years old and have a genetic eye condition relating to my cornea. Dr. Ahmad explained my condition in a clear and compassionate way. Highly recommended.
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Ahmad
He and staff were thorough, courteous, and answered my questions concisely. Explained my current condition. Suggested that I try getting new glasses or contact lenses.for the left eye. He was not pushy and didn’t try to sell me anything. I left the office feeling encouraged.
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Ahmad
Location
Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center located?
Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is located at 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center?
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How does Lac/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr parissa was very helpful, thoughtful and kind, she’s very well spoken answered all my questions and gave me my time. i wish i had her since the beginning of my pregnancy, and if i ever got pregnant again she is my go to.