Patient Story

‘I knew that if it was me, if I was a match, I was going to do it,’ says Yadira Ortega

3D model of heart helped doctors prepare for intricate procedure

Devin Dillon is the perfect example of why colorectal cancer screenings are now recommended beginning at age 45

The Thousand Oaks resident was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at just 26, underscoring a troubling trend

'They are recovering quickly and getting real relief from the extreme pain that was bothering them,’ says UCLA orthopedic surgeon Dr. Don Young Park

UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital tailors program to the individual patient based on development, needs

Willow Crisostomo’s middle name, Lux, means light in Latin. At five years old, she is a bright light of smiles, love and curiosity. When Willow was born she weighed just 14 ounces, about the same as a football.

Being a great doctor is not just about being first in your class at Med School. It's actually much more about developing compassion, empathy, insight and care with a patient on an individual basis. Through an amazing set of fortuitous circumstances, I was introduced to Dr. Niloofar Nobakht just as I [...]

Primary Hyperparathyroidism Patient Story Testimonial: Primary Hyperparathyroidism “Dr. Srikanthan is an exemplary physician.” —P.Jones Dr. Srikanthan is an exemplary physician. She is a brilliant specialty physician who extends great care to her patients. I was in a fight for my life when I received a referral to Dr. Srikanthan for a rare condition [...]

Salivary Gland Cancer Patient Story Testimonial: Salivary Gland Cancer Surgery (submandibular gland cancer) “I feel so blessed to have found Dr. St. John and while I look forward to returning to full health, I hope she will always remain a part of my future care.” —JK Once in a while you meet an [...]