Dr. Bob Shafa, MD
Dr. Bob Shafa, MD is a neurosurgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 104 Torrance, CA 90505Make an Appointment
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Dr. Bob Shafa, MD is a neurosurgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Little Company...read moreNeurosurgery
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University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2001
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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