About

A Southern California native, Dr. Hirano earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Southern California (USC). He then completed his internship and residency at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, where he was selected as Chief Resident his final year before going on to do his Fellowship in infectious diseases at LA County-USC Medical Center. Dr. Hirano wanted to be a doctor from the age of five. He believes everyone deserves excellent care and he works to provide that for all his patients. Dr. Hirano appreciates the opportunity to have long-term relationships with his patients - knowing someone for a long period of time provides insights and the ability to pick up on non-verbal clues that often enhance patient care.

Dr. Hirano is proud to be a die-hard USC football fan, as well as a fan of Clippers basketball and Angels baseball. He is an admitted science fiction/fantasy geek and enjoys movies and novels of that genre. Prior to joining MemorialCare Medical Group, he was in private practice in the Long Beach area for over 15 years.

Languages

English

Provider Specialty

Internal Medicine, Primary Care

Areas of Care

Education

Medical School

Keck School of Medicine of USC

1991

Internship Program - Internal Medicine

St. Marys Hospital

1992

Residency Program

St. Marys Hospital

1995

Fellowship Program - Infectious Disease

Keck School of Medicine Office of USC

1997

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(500 Ratings)
Aug 20, 2026
Andrew C.
Aug 20, 2026
Mari A.
Pleasant, pays attention to me. I feel confident with him as my doctor.
Aug 20, 2026
Najma B.
He listens and provides proper and timely guidance on any health issues/ concerns for betterment.
Aug 19, 2026
Robert C.
Dr. Hirano is very easy to talk to and is down to earth. I would recommend him to everyone.
Aug 19, 2026
Paul M.
Lance Hirano is a very caring doctor. He has always responded quickly to all my questions and concerns over the years. If I could give him more stars I would. He helped us through a difficult medical issue and was always attentive to our needs.
Aug 19, 2026
Thomas M.
Friendly, experienced, reasonable
Aug 18, 2026
Laura K.
Dr Hirano is a great doctor, good listener, good communicator. Is always responsive to any issues I may be experiencing. Honest and assessable.Great staff.
Aug 18, 2026
Isabelle E.
He is so caring and personable. Down to earth and always ready to converse. And he is extremely knowledgeable. I like him so much.
Aug 17, 2026
Nancy N.
Aug 17, 2026
Ronald V.
Dr. Hirano is an excellent doctor. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He listens and provides information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Source: Reviews are aggregated from third-party review sites such as Facebook, Google, HealthGrades, RepuGen, Vitals, WebMD, and Yelp.