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Dr. Garrett S. Matsunaga

Urologist
4.8 ( 9 reviews )
#1 of 20 Urologists in Torrance, California

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South Bay Urology
20911 EARL ST. , STE. 140
Torrance, CA, United States
90503
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(310) 542-0199
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https://www.southbayurology.com/dr-garrett.php
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Ratings for Dr. Garrett S. Matsunaga

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Great experience. Office was helpful and experience with doctor was positive.

Submitted April 29, 2016

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Office staff was rude. he was fine when I saw him, but did not follow up with phone calls. It was very hard to get through to their office, and him. Overall a very frustrating and negative experience.

Submitted Nov. 7, 2012

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Love this Dr. He is kind and patient always with a smile and so calm no matter how busy he is. I am thankful I found him as he addresses all my needs and concerns. I feel very comfortable talking to him about my issues. Staff is super also.

Submitted June 1, 2012

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After reading all of the great reviews on Dr. Matsunaga I changed my husband's group so that he would be in network. He performed my husbands vasectomy. It was amazingly easy and the recovery was very easy. We made the right decision going with Dr. Matsunaga.

Submitted July 28, 2011

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Dr. Matsunaga is an excellent doctor. Very knowledgable and very helpful. He gave me the information I needed to make an intelligent decision on surgery. He is skilled at robotic surgery. Highest rating from a patient point of view.

Submitted June 30, 2009

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I saw two other MDs in the L.A. area and he was by far the best. Truly an ideal doctor who really cares about his patients. The other MDs were much older and one was even rated one of the best MDs in the U.S. and was at UCLA. I am glad Dr. Matsunaga operated on my hematocele. The other MDs did not take the time to explain my options which increased my stress level. I feel amazing three weeks later with excellent healing. In addition, he helped me overcome my insurance company's objection that this was a pre-existing condition.

Submitted May 8, 2009

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Wonderful Doctor. In my opinion one of the best urologist on the West Coast. Highly skilled surgeon and an expert in the Da Vinchi technique.

Submitted May 19, 2008

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His expertise and courtesy can't be beat! I liked him from the start! Outstanding!

Submitted Feb. 25, 2008

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After my poor experience with dr Frederick Wolk, I searched for another Urologist and was fortunate in finding Dr Matsunaga, he is totally in the highest level of professional care giver rating. Attitude is marvelous, his knowledge is incredible and you can ask any question and always receive a complete answer. The 2 operations that he did for me were just so effective, his concern for my wellbeing was complete, I just can't say enough nice things about him other than to say that when a close friend needed a Urologist, Dr Matsunaga was the answer

Submitted Oct. 4, 2007

Dr. Garrett S. Matsunaga's Credentials

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Biography

Dr. Matsunaga graduated with honors from Brown University and received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.Dr. Matsunaga completed his urologic surgical residency at the University of California, Irvine. He worked closely with internationally renowned urologists Dr. Ralph Clayman and Dr. Thomas Ahlering receiving specialized training in cutting-edge, minimally invasive laparoscopic, robotic, and endourologic techniques. He earned several awards including the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Surgeon Award and Long Beach Veteran's Outstanding Customer Service and Outstanding Resident Awards. He has authored several book chapters on laparoscopy and robotic surgery as well as published in several peer-reviewed medical journals.Dr. Matsunaga is Chief of Urology at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and also a member of the Medical Executive Committee. He is board-certified and, in his role as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA, he is involved in training UCLA residents at Harbor UCLA Medical Center.Dr. Matsunaga was born on Kauai and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is an alumnus of Iolani School, class of 1991. Before the birth of his three children he enjoyed golfing. His other interests include water sports and traveling.Dr. Matsunaga's scope of practice is broad and includes:Robotic SurgeryAdvanced LaparoscopyMajor OncologyComplex Kidney stone diseaseBenign Prostatic HyperplasiaReconstructionGeneral UrologyScalpel-less vasectomy

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Education

  • University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio (Grad. 2000)
  • Brown University (Grad. 1995)

Areas of Expertise

  • Kidney Stones
  • Incontinence
  • Male Sexual Dysfunction
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Advanced Laparoscopy
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Urologic Oncology
  • Scalpel-Less Vasectomy

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Dr. Garrett S. Matsunaga
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