June 28th, 2017
A decade into the smartphone revolution, some ways it’s changed our lives
By Leigh Hopper 
Smartphones, owned by 77 percent of U.S. adults, have had a profound impact on the way we socialize, pay for things, connect with people and spend our downtime. It’s been 10 years since Apple’s first iPhone was introduced in June, 2007, launching a technological revolution. To mark the mobile phone milestone, we asked three UCLA […]
Tags: adhd, behavior, cognition, improve sleep, insomnia, interactive health technology, iPhones, new technology, poor sleep, smartphones, tablets and smartphones
May 26th, 2017
At risk for melanoma? Get checked annually, UCLA cancer expert says
By Reggie Kumar 
As rates of skin cancer, or melanoma, rise for men and women in the United States, health experts are debating the effectiveness of annual total body examinations in helping to detect the disease in its earlier stages, since skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Routine full body exams […]
Tags: cancer, men's health, metastatic melanoma, physical examination, self-skin exams, women's health
May 19th, 2017
By rbertell 
I’m a teacher and have 2 beautiful children who are grown up and self dependent. I had my thyroid removed a few weeks ago because it was found to be cancerous, and I discovered it in an unconventional way. I was in the doctor’s office for something else, and the doctor pointed out that I […]
Tags: Dr. Micheal Yeh, nodule, nodules, patient stories, support group, thyroid, thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules
April 3rd, 2017
Dr. David Ghozland, best doctor alive!
By arinjhony
On February 22, 2015, I gave birth at The Birthplace at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica to a beautiful baby girl named Kayli Herrera-Leon. Prior to giving birth, my OBGYN, Dr. David Ghozland made everything so much better. The nurses helped a WHOLE LOT as well, but Dr. Ghozland played a great part. He was willIng to do […]
Tags: baby, birth, C-section, cesarean section, Doctors Day, Dr. David Ghozland, gynecology, OBGYN, obstretics, patient stories, UCLA BirthPlace Santa Monica
April 3rd, 2017
David’s Journey: Ewing Sarcoma
By David 
Our journey started back in 2014 when David was 3 years old. We took him to Children’s Orthopaedic in Los Angeles for pain on his left leg. He could not walk and he was in a lot of pain. This is where we meet Dr. Mauricio Silva. He took X-rays and wanted more exams. David needed an […]
Tags: bone cancer, chemotherapy, Doctors Day, Dr. Mauricio Silva, Dr. Nicholas M. Bernthal, Dr. Noah Federman, Ewing Sarcoma, osteomyelitis, patient stories, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
April 3rd, 2017
Both knees replaced at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
By pat16
My husband had both knees replaced in 2016. Dr. Bruce Brown and his staff were outstanding! Dr. Brown is a caring man who makes you feel you are the only person he is treating – always showing patience when dealing with questions and concerns. His staff was equally helpful and caring at all times.
Tags: Doctors Day, Dr. Bruce Brown, knee replacement, knee surgery, orthopaedic surgery, Orthopaedics, patient stories, UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, UCLA Orthopaedic Hospital
April 1st, 2017
By easterbunny
My son’s original doctor could not see us because of our personal vaccine beliefs. My insurance hadn’t switched to the new doctor so we could only use urgent care for that month of insurance verification. We now have a new doctor who is from HEAVEN! Meaning, we have someone who cares about my son, like […]
Tags: children's health, Doctors Day, Dr. David Feazell, patient stories, pediatrician, pediatrics, primary care physician, UCLA Health Santa Monica Pediatrics, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
March 31st, 2017
By mstriplem
After getting a second opinion five years ago, I finally needed my repair. I wanted to thank my great UCLA cardiologist, Dr. Leigh Reardon, his great clinical team and my surgeon, Dr. Hillel Laks and his surgical team! They were all amazing in treating my condition. I am grateful for their skill, and most of […]
Tags: cardiology, Doctors Day, Dr. Hillel Laks, Dr. Leigh Reardon, heart, heart surgery, patient stories, UCLA Heart Services
March 31st, 2017
By pat16
I am thankful for the care from Dr. Amy Kusske and her team at UCLA Breast Center, Santa Monica. Dr. Kusske treated me 10 years ago and again in 2016. My chemo treatment was expertly managed by Dr. Parvin Peddi. I am cancer free after the chemo treatment and my breast surgery. While the diagnosis […]
Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer surgery, cancer, chemotherapy, Doctors Day, Dr. Amy Kusske, Dr. Parvin Peddi, patient stories
March 31st, 2017
If it weren’t for Dr. Berke, I wouldn’t be having a birthday today
By g2013
I had a very bad accident with among other injuries, a serious brain injury. Because of Dr. Berke, I was able to be transferred and seen by the best specialists at UCLA. The amount of care I received at UCLA was unprecedented and phenomenal from everyone. There are so many doctors and nurses and staff […]
Tags: Doctors Day, Dr. Manuel Blanco, Dr. Paul Vespa, head and neck surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, opthalmology, otolaryngology, patient stories, reconstructive surgery
