Farah J. Villanueva, DO
Torrance, CA 90503
Providence Medical Institute - Torrance Neurology
4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 560, Torrance, CA 90503
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About Farah J. Villanueva
Dr.Villanueva grew up in the South Bay and spent her undergraduate years at University of California, Los Angeles. She is a true family neurologist who is dually trained in both Adult and Pediatric Neurology. Completing residency and Neuro-Ophthalmology research at Harbor UCLA, a Level 1 Trauma Hospital, her unique skill set permits her to treat patients of all ages from infants to elderly with a wide spectrum of diverse pathologies.
Serving on multiple medical missions to Latin America and organizing health fairs throughout the LA area, Dr. Villanueva has an appreciation for culturally competent care. She believes in treating the whole person and seeks to understand her patients, not merely their disease processes. She is known as a team player, creative, compassionate and hardworking.
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
2011
Loma Linda University Medical Center
2012
Loma Lina University Children's Hospital
2013
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
2017
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 560
Torrance, CA 90503
4101 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Providence Axminster Medical Group
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Torrance Hospitalist
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
In her free time, Dr. Villanueva enjoys running, basketball, wakeboarding, reading and playing with her children.
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A good listener, understood the problem and explained the issue very well.
Providence Patient
My appt was for 6 month post stroke event. Dr Villanueva answered all my questions and concerns to help understand my condition. I was not rushed in the amount of time I was there which was great.
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Very nice personality and professional!
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Dr. Villanueva is amazing. She cares, listens and is very patient. I would not be well today if she had not helped me find the right treatment for a condition I'd been suffering with for decades. Thank you!!
Providence Patient
My Dr always is aware of my health issues and gives me advice on how to stay healthy.
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Dr. Villenueva patiently took the time to test and treat me, and was completely focused on me during our appointment. I was very impressed with her professionalism and care.
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All good
Providence Patient
She was great, smart, attentive, wish she was my regular general practicioner.
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I always enjoy my visits. Dr. Villanueva always takes her time and listens to all my concerns and answers all my questions. Like the provider I always have a good experience with her staff as well.
Providence Patient
Always very good
Providence Patient
Dr Farah Villanueva is an Outstanding provider! She Is Caring/empathic, thorough, and is an excellent communicator. She shared encouraging home care instructions and feedback and informed me which signs or symptoms warrant ER visit in the future vs a follow-up office visit! Thanks Dr V,
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Outstanding doctor
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She is excellent Neurologist Dra . She asking question on my health listening me and prescribing if l need it ; or giving advised in the medication l like her very much. Give me confidence . If I need to call her for advise she encorauge to do It. That give me peace.
Providence Patient
I was extremely happy with my appointment with Dr. Villanueva. She is everything you would want in a doctor. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and able to give clear instructions about what I needed to do for my healthcare. I appreciate all the time, care, and concern she had for me.
Providence Patient
All I can say is what a gem!
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I was very impressed and pleased that I got to see Dr. Villanueva. Our visit started a little late which said that she was very busy, yet after she came in she was very patient in listening, in asking me to make moves to aid in her diagnosis and in explaining the possibilities and what I might expect. Her willingness to spend extra time and giving advice for a first-visit patient went above my expectations. And her mannerism greatly helped my confidence. Thank you, Doctor!
Providence Patient
Dr Villanueva Took charge of My care. I felt she realy cared. About my Health Issues
Providence Patient
Office staff, medical assistants and doctor were all very good!This is the best medical office I have been to in years.
Providence Patient
I am extremely satisfied with Dr. Villanueva's care and service. She is the best neurologist I've ever had.
Providence Patient
I thought she was concerned of my issue and she was very helpful!
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She is an excellent physician. Took the time going over my concerns. I would recommend her highly.
Providence Patient
Dr. Villanova was very knowledgeable, and caring for my Health. A GREAT doctor.
Providence Patient
I recently had my first appointment with Dr. Villanueva, and I couldn't be more impressed. She truly listened to all my concerns and was incredibly informative. Her empathetic approach towards understanding and managing my migraines made me feel genuinely cared for. Dr. Villanueva's expertise and kindness have given me hope and confidence in my treatment plan. Highly recommend her to anyone in need of a compassionate and knowledgeable neurologist!
Providence Patient
Caring and most knowledgeable
Providence Patient
My experience with Dr. Villanueva was great! After seeing other doctors, I would say that Dr. Villanueva is the best - very patient and sweet. She listens very carefully and explains things very well in a way that makes sense and patients can understand. The best part was that I felt respected as a patient and didn't feel like a finished goods in an assembly line. I just wish that appointments could be scheduled sooner and having to wait for two months to see her. However, I understand why the wait - she must be very popular! I would highly recommend her - great & sweet Doctor!
Providence Patient
Provider and front desk staff were polite and you can hear a smile when they spoke. Doctor was through and asked lots of questions
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Love my new neurologist!!!
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Good experience providence is a nice place Very well organized very clean once you are innBut it was hard to get an appointment on timeGood luck on the good job you are doing
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All good, informative , knowledgeable and kind.
Providence Patient
Dr.Farah was very helpful to me she listen carefully and answered questions and really tried to help me in every aspect. Thank you.
Providence Patient
Dr Villanueva takes time to listen to my health concerns. She explains information and test results very well and tries to find the medication that works best for me.
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The best
Providence Patient
She is a patient informative wonderful doctor. I just love her because she is always truthful with me
Providence Patient
I am very happy I jave never encountered a provider or an office like this, dr Villanueva really took the time and explain and ask very carefully and deep into the situation, she is very respectful, and very kind, such a humble Dr because you dont find any like her these days, Doctors just rush in and out the door when your still not done talking, I was honored and felt very blessed. And to start with as soon as I entered the door, the staff is very welcoming from check in to check out. Thank alot for the support and attention to this matter.
Providence Patient
Dr. Villanueva was extremely professional, well informed, and collaborative. I will definitely recommend her to others.
Providence Patient
Excellent visit
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Lovely, kind and patient.
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She was very helpful and caring
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Everything was good.
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Dr Villanueva was very thorough and caring. Put me and my daughter at ease
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Good experience ! She is on top
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Dr. Villanueva and all her staff are wonderful.
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The doctor and staffs were respectful and accommodating! I was in a very bad place in my medical condition. The doctor spent time trying to ease my pain and I look forward to living life in no more pain! Thank you doc!
Providence Patient
The doctor was vet helpful, knowledgeable, & kind.
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Very friendly and helpful
Providence Patient
Dr. Villanueva is excellent and everything a doctor should be comprehensive consultation, listened, answered questions, provided suggestions and referrals.
Providence Patient
Dr. V is a caring, very professional doctor. She has earned my respect and I count her as a valued member of my health team.
Providence Patient
This was my first visit with Dr Villeneuva. She came prepared by having read my recent history and treatments. I look forward to working with her in the future.
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Very good
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Dr. Villanueva was exceptional. She took extra time to discuss my mother's cognitive issues and was very patient and kind.
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Good
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This was my first visit to Dr Villanueva. She came highly referred and I can see why. She's patient, knowledgeable and listens.
Providence Patient
All Ok
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Iam satisfied. I appreciated the Dra help.
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We are very happy with her services . She takes her time and listens to concerns .
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Dr. Villanueva is excellent.
Providence Patient
Great comforting experience with Dr Villanueva who is very patience, knowledgeable, and detailed in explaining how to treat the problem and easy to understand. We are lucky to have her on our care team
Providence Patient
She was absolutely wonderful! Incredibly thorough, respectful and caring about my situation.
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Good
Providence Patient
Dr Villanueva is a caring and attentive doctor.
Providence Patient
Dr Villanueva and her team were awesome. Very responsive.
Providence Patient
First, the front desk called me with a cancellation that was 2 weeks prior to my scheduled appt which I really appreciated. Dr. Villanueva was amazing! So caring and kind. She understood everything I was trying to explain and spent a lot of time with me. I didn't feel rushed at all.
Providence Patient
Dr Villanueva listened and responded to what I had to say, extremely patient and concern about mt issues.
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I am extremely satisfied with this visit. And very happy with the treatment plan and feel confident that it will bring me the pain relieve I needed.
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Good experience. She was very helpful
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Very good
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Dr. Villanueva has been a very good neurologist for me . She is very personable and explains so I understand everything
Providence Patient
I've only had great experiences with Dr. Villanueva. She is a truly caring doctor with great beside manners.
Providence Patient
Hard to get an soon appt with provider but she was well worth the wait. Great dr even though my appt was 2 Mos out.
Providence Patient
Dr. Villanueva was very thorough and presented to me as not being rushed.
Providence Patient
This office is the best so far! Everyone is so nice here and my Dr. Is the best ever!! She's always so nice and supportive and makes me feel in good hands she's been the first on offer a good treatment that have helped my condition.
Providence Patient
Dr. Villanueva is the best! I see her for Botox and she always takes her time with the injections and makes sure I am comfortable. She never rushes through our visits and genuinely cares about my overall well-being. The office staff are very welcoming and professional too. Would highly recommend this neurology practice.
Providence Patient
Dr. Villanueva is a great doctor who listens to you, and does a great job
Providence Patient
Very easy to work with and accommodating
Providence Patient
The Provider is amazing. The front staff, less amazing
Providence Patient
The doctor was genuine and caring about my circumstances, and had answers for me about every question
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Dr. Villanueva is an excellent Doctor. She cares about her patients. Her care goes over and beyond. I would recommend Dr. Villanueva to anyone. She is a Doctor who listens and really cares about her patients and what they might be experiencing.
Providence Patient
WAS GREAT TO HELP WITH THE PROBLEM!
Providence Patient
Dr Villanueva is fabulous!!!
Providence Patient
Dr Villanueva is informed and caring. She even expressed concern about another medical issue I had which showed that she had taken the time to review my records, We made an important decision about my care together. I trust her with my care and follow her directions. I would recommend her to anyone with a neurological problem
Providence Patient
The doctor is the ultimate professional. She is kind, an excellent listener and explains everything in easy to understand details
Providence Patient
My Doctor is very proffessional person and friendly, she really lalks to You about everything and always anwsers my questions.
Providence Patient
I'm very fortunate that Dr Villanueva is my Neurologist. She and her staff are prompt, professional, and compassionate. I'm proud and glad to say she is my doctor.
Providence Patient
Very happy with Dr. Villanueva. She truly cares about helping me solve my lifelong sleep issues.
Providence Patient
Dr Villanova is a very receptive Dr. She listens to my concerns and recommend the best way to resolve my situation
Providence Patient
She's a great doctor who listens and provides timely information.
Providence Patient
I really appreciate the time the provider spent with me and she was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. It just took me three months to get in for my questions to be answered.
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Very good listening and understanding and trying to get referral for home care t
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Dr Villnueva was very helpful & wanted to understand my concerns.
Providence Patient
She was very thorough
Providence Patient
I have the best care provider ever. She is patient and she listens me. She tries her best to resolve all of my concerns
Providence Patient
Very patient with me dealing with me and my stroke.
Providence Patient
Dr. Was patient, thoughtful and kind. My sister trusts her.
Providence Patient
Dr.Villanueva is excellent.
Providence Patient
Dr. Villanueva is kind and caring. She takes time with me and I feel heard.
Providence Patient
Dr. Villanueva is so kind and thorough. Excellent doctor will definitely recommend he to others.
Providence Patient
Has always provided excellent care. Always took the time needed to understand everything.
Providence Patient
I like Dr. Villanueva and her entire staff. They always treat me with caring and courtesy, and never make me feel stupid.
Providence Patient
Dr Villanueva is very thorough and very alert to my needs and how to help me. Which she did during that visit. I depend on her and trust her a lot.
Providence Patient
The doctor is very good, however it's so hard to get appointment time and reschedule.
Providence Patient
Dr V has been one of 5 Dr's iv had in my life that want to know what is really going on and not hear what they want to hear her staff is amazing always nice and alway take time to answer my random questions.
Providence Patient
Listened and explained the plan forward thoroughly. Gave me ample opportunity to ask questions. Made me feel that we will find a solution. I felt like I mattered and that my symptoms were authentic.
Providence Patient
Doctor Villanueva does an amazing job. She truly listen to me as a patient and shows she cares.
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Listened to my concerns and addressed them
Providence Patient
My experience with this doctor is always an excellent one. She is one who takes time to put me at ease. She takes time to answer the questions I have in clear and concise why so that I am able to understand what is happening to my body because of my illness. I am blessed to have such caring doctors.
Providence Patient
Very caring.
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I left feeling that my Dr was very concerned to make sure I received the best results to improve my health as necessary!
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Dr Villanueva is an outstanding doctor
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Dr. Villanueva and her team are pleasant and polite. Dr. Villanueva is a wonderful doctor that takes the time to make sure I'm feeling better.
Providence Patient
Exellent service
Providence Patient
Dr Villanueva and her office staff is very helpful. I had a great experience visiting that office for the first time.
Providence Patient
Dr. Villanueva is the most caring doctor I have ever seen at Providence and outside of Providence. She always spends enough time with me, answers all my questions, and explains everything very well. She responds to my MyChart messages in a timely manner. The office staff are very courteous and respectful. She is simply THE BEST! Would highly recommend her and this office.
Providence Patient
Dr Villa Nueva is a brand new neurologist for me so I have had only a few visits with her but up to this point she has been extremely personable and caring and concerned of my situation .
Providence Patient
Great doctor
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Clinical Interests
- Abnormal Reflexes
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Arm Weakness
- Arteriovenous Malformation (Avm)
- Ataxia
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Brain Concussion
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Carotid Stenosis
- Cerebellar Ataxia
- Cerebellar Disease
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Cva)
- Cervical Dystonia
- Cognitive Impairment
- Concussion
- Cranial Nerve Injury
- Disturbance Of Skin Sensation
- Encephalopathies
- Epilepsy
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Nerve Paralysis
- Facial Pain
- Guillain Barre Syndrome (Gbs)
- Headache
- Isolated Central Nervous System Vasculitis
- Leg Weakness
- Lip Droop
- Lobar Atrophy Of Brain
- Medication Overuse Headache
- Memory Disorders
- Movement Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Weakness
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myelitis
- Nerve Root Disorder
- Nervous System Disorders
- Neuralgia
- Neuromuscular Diseases
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Neuropathy
- Non Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Paraplegia
- Paresthesia
- Parkinson's Disease (Pd)
- Peripheral Nerve Injury
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Periventricular Leukomalacia
- Positional Vertigo
- Primary Progressive Aphasia
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Quadriplegia
- Radiculopathy
- Sensory Impairment
- Spinocerebellar Degeneration
- Spinocerebellar Diseases
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Syncope
- Tetraplegia
- Tic Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Torticollis
- Transient Cerebral Ischemia
- Transient Ischemic Attack (Tia)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Nerve Injury
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Unsteady Gait
- Vertigo
I was very impressed with the doctor. She was very pleasant, knowledgeable and kind. I would recommend her to anyone.
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