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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Very courteous and got good vibes from him. He looked at my problem and gave me options and a great diagnosis.
Thank you, Dr Flchner
Jul-2025
I was very satisfied as a first time patient. I had a lot of questions and he patiently answered all of them.
Jul-2025
He listens and explains things
Jul-2025
He gave an excellent summation of my concern and options forward. An excellent doctor.
Jul-2025
It was nice to be called by my preferred name.
Jul-2025
First-time patient today with Dr. Flechner...
I was welcomed warmly and attended to quickly and precisely. You can tell from the minute, he walks in the room he cares about you and and sincerely wants to help whatever's problem. It was one of the best medical experiences I've had in a very long while…Cannot recommend Dr. Flechner enough.
Jul-2025
Outstanding expertise, advice and clarity of explanation! Thank you Dr. Flechner.
Jul-2025
He is an excellent doctor. And his staff is great. I would not go to another doctor for what he specializes in.
Jul-2025
Very pleasant addressed everybody in the room and was very concerned of patients needs
Jul-2025
Great communication. Has a great memory of my condition and keeps watch.
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.
Very courteous and got good vibes from him. He looked at my problem and gave me options and a great diagnosis. Thank you, Dr Flchner
I was very satisfied as a first time patient. I had a lot of questions and he patiently answered all of them.
He listens and explains things
He gave an excellent summation of my concern and options forward. An excellent doctor.
It was nice to be called by my preferred name.
First-time patient today with Dr. Flechner... I was welcomed warmly and attended to quickly and precisely. You can tell from the minute, he walks in the room he cares about you and and sincerely wants to help whatever's problem. It was one of the best medical experiences I've had in a very long while…Cannot recommend Dr. Flechner enough.
Outstanding expertise, advice and clarity of explanation! Thank you Dr. Flechner.
He is an excellent doctor. And his staff is great. I would not go to another doctor for what he specializes in.
Very pleasant addressed everybody in the room and was very concerned of patients needs
Great communication. Has a great memory of my condition and keeps watch.