kidney transplant
Marc Coronel just needed the right doctor in his corner. Dr. Anjay Rastogi came along just in time.
‘I knew that if it was me, if I was a match, I was going to do it,’ says Yadira Ortega
Former gang member turned TV news producer could have a transplant within a year
The wait for donor organs has led to innovations in transplantation.
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 [...]
Groundbreaking science and cross-specialty collaboration enable transplant recipients to thrive without immunosuppressive drugs
Voucher program established at UCLA Health has spread to 78 transplant centers nationwide
Nurses staged an exhibition of Laura Topete’s vibrant images to spread joy and positivity
UCLA Health’s Dr. Ira Kurtz and collaborators are nearing the finish line in development of the groundbreaking device
My fiancé Marc Coronel had a kidney transplant at UCLA. His surgeon was Dr. Jeffrey Veale. We are very thankful and grateful for the wonderful experience we had here at UCLA. Every staff member was friendly and very knowledgeable. We have been to several hospitals here in LA and out [...]