Dr. Lawrence Flechner, M.D. received his MD and PHD degrees at UCSD and The Salk Institute in La Jolla, California. Dr. Flechner gained extensive experience in the management of all aspects of benign and oncologic Urology, with expertise and versatility in conventional open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. After completing his training in 2012, Dr. Flechner was recruited to become a Partner at the Urology Institute of the South Bay.
Dr. Lawrence Flechner, M.D. received his MD and PHD degrees at UCSD and The Salk Institute in La Jolla, California. Dr. Flechner gained extensive experience in the management of all aspects of benign and oncologic Urology, with expertise and versatility in conventional open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. After completing his training in 2012, Dr. Flechner was recruited to become a Partner at the Urology Institute of the South Bay.
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I was seen very promptly. Doctor listened to my concerns with attention
Jul-2025
Dr.flechner, is a great Dr, i like him because he is a good listener, not pushy, knows his stuff solution oriented, I especially love that he is not uptight , very humble, no fear when u have to go see, sometimes we can diagnose ourselves and he listens to what you say because we know our bodies the best, he is a good choice, he was recommended to me by a friend
Jul-2025
Great doctor. Highly recommended.
Jul-2025
He is the kindheartd, lovely, and compassionate doctor I admire. He is the best of the best doctor.
Jul-2025
Best doctor ever totally took care of me. Thank you so much.
Jul-2025
Outstanding doctor! He knows is stuff and is upbeat and encouraging with positive energy. Bruce much appreciated when health concerns are being checked… he puts you at ease and makes you feel better emotionally and psychologically with his positive but frank outlook.
Jul-2025
He is a very thorough, and thoroughly engaged doctor. No question too small, no concern too minor. Always positive and upbeat. Funny, he is one of those doctors where you actually do feel better after seeing him.
Jul-2025
Dr. Flechner and his staff treated my husband with excellent care and respect. The doctor went over records and gave suggestions on how to improve my husband’s health. Thank you
Jul-2025
Dr. Flechner is awesome!
Jul-2025
Personable & professional
Jul-2025
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GU-Torrance - Telo
23600 Telo Ave. Suite #220 Torrance, CA
Dr. Lawrence Flechner, M.D. originally hails from San Francisco. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, majoring in History—a passion he pursues to this day—while at the same time completing his premedical studies. He then won a coveted scholarship to spend a year researching molecular mechanisms of Cancer at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Inspired to connect medical research with patient care, he went on to receive MD and PHD degrees at UCSD and The Salk Institute in La Jolla, California. Under the mentorship of the National Academy Sciences Member Marc Montminy at The Salk, Dr. Flechner made significant advances in our fundamental understanding of sugar metabolism and Diabetes. Specifically, he helped characterize a gene that is essential for blood sugar control. This important work made publication in the prestigious journal Nature. Dr. Flechner’s career next took him to top ranked UCSF Department of Urology, a place of historic significance in shaping the practice of Urology. Dr. Flechner trained under the close mentorship of Doctors Jack McAnanich, Peter Carroll, Marshall Stoller, and Tom Lue, each titans in their respective fields of Urology. At UCSF, Dr. Flechner gained extensive experience in the management of all aspects of benign and oncologic Urology, with expertise and versatility in conventional open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. After completing his training in 2012, Dr. Flechner was recruited to become a Partner at the Urology Institute of the South Bay. He is married to a successful leader in Education from Los Angeles, and they have two young children. Dr. Flechner is among the busiest robotic surgeons in the South Bay, and serves on the Robotic Surgery Committee at Torrance Memorial Hospital. A compassionate and dedicated surgeon, he serves on the Advisory Board of the Cancer Support Community of Redondo Beach, and on the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club. When not working, he enjoys organizing family adventures around the world, jogging on the Strand, scuba diving, archaeology, and being a present Dad to his growing kids.
I was seen very promptly. Doctor listened to my concerns with attention
Dr.flechner, is a great Dr, i like him because he is a good listener, not pushy, knows his stuff solution oriented, I especially love that he is not uptight , very humble, no fear when u have to go see, sometimes we can diagnose ourselves and he listens to what you say because we know our bodies the best, he is a good choice, he was recommended to me by a friend
Great doctor. Highly recommended.
He is the kindheartd, lovely, and compassionate doctor I admire. He is the best of the best doctor.
Best doctor ever totally took care of me. Thank you so much.
Outstanding doctor! He knows is stuff and is upbeat and encouraging with positive energy. Bruce much appreciated when health concerns are being checked… he puts you at ease and makes you feel better emotionally and psychologically with his positive but frank outlook.
He is a very thorough, and thoroughly engaged doctor. No question too small, no concern too minor. Always positive and upbeat. Funny, he is one of those doctors where you actually do feel better after seeing him.
Dr. Flechner and his staff treated my husband with excellent care and respect. The doctor went over records and gave suggestions on how to improve my husband’s health. Thank you
Dr. Flechner is awesome!
Personable & professional