Dr. Shankar is a hematologist and medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating cancers affecting solid organs and the blood system. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. Becoming a doctor was always his dream. “From the time I was a kid, I knew I wanted to be a physician. […]
Dr. Roman is a hematologist and medical oncologist with the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, who provides customized treatments to patients with a variety of cancers and blood disorders. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. He’s a sports aficionado and a movie buff. “When I’m not working, […]
Dr. Samakar is a general surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. Caring for others is his lifelong career goal. “As a child, I always dreamed of becoming a doctor.” He loves staying active, and in his free time you’ll find […]
A new study explores the pros and cons of using augmented-reality headsets in the operating room. Is augmented reality ready to play a bigger role in surgery? A new study led by a physician from Keck Medicine of USC explores the pros and cons of one specific augmented-reality headset: Apple Vision Pro. The Apple Vision Pro wearer […]
USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute surgeons discuss how they saved an aortic dissection patient using smart collaboration and a trial device. Once an aortic dissection happens, the clock is ticking — especially if malperfusion occurs. “Malperfusion significantly increases mortality risk after an aortic dissection,” explains Sukgu M. Han, MD, a vascular surgeon at the USC Cardiac and […]
Seven things I wish I had known when starting my neuro-oncology journey. Many of us go into medicine because it’s a constant learning process. We know we’re always going to be developing new science and treatment approaches. One of the reasons why I chose neuro-oncology as a specialty is that, even though we know so […]
Roxana Moayer, MD, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, shares her tips for work-life balance. Are more physicians burned out today — or does it just seem like it because we now talk about the problem more openly? Either way, I think it’s great that physician burnout is being discussed […]
Dr. Jara is an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. Exploring the city is how he enjoys spending his time away from work. “When I’m not working, I can usually be found on an ‘urban hike’ in Los […]
A breakthrough study led by USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers may offer doctors a blood test to diagnose the most common and deadliest form of ovarian cancer. Unlike with many other cancers, biopsies to detect ovarian cancer are typically not an option. That makes it hard for doctors to choose the best course of […]
Mary Schoenbaum, NP-C, has taken care of thousands of surgical patients in her nearly 20 years with Keck Medicine of USC. Today, as the nurse practitioner (NP) who helped launch the preoperative cardiac evaluation clinic at Keck Hospital of USC, she is expanding access to care with a new clinic at Keck Medicine of USC […]