Dr. O’Dell is a laryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in hoarseness, swallowing disorders and airway stenosis. Here’s what you won’t find on her resume. She will treat you like family. “My bedside manner is energetic and friendly. I try to treat my patients as if I were taking care of one of […]
Acoustic neuromas are the second most common tumor inside the head. Also known as vestibular schwannomas, acoustic neuromas originate from the sheath of the balance nerve. A common symptom of an acoustic neuroma is single-sided hearing loss and/or ringing in your ear; however, other symptoms can be associated with this tumor include unsteadiness, dizziness, facial numbness […]
Dr. Tan is an orthopedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in common and complex issues of the foot and ankle. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. He wanted to be a journalist. “When I was growing up, I knew that I wanted to be a journalist or a physician. In […]
Paul K. Gilbert, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC and the medical director of orthopedic surgical operations at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. He has strong ties to the Verdugo Hills community. “My family and I have lived in the Foothills community for my […]
We use our hands every day, from texting to cooking to giving high fives. So how do we keep our palms and digits in good working shape? Many times, our hands can become tired, sore and painful. If you have arthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or other uncomfortable hand ailment, you might experience these symptoms […]
Travel Accommodations For your visit to Keck Medicine of USC, our International Health team can help organize discounted hotel stays, car rentals and things to do during your stay. Click here for information on booking hotels at a discounted rate. Email our Patient/Guest Relations Supervisor at international@med.usc.edu for more information. Getting a Visa When […]
Dr. Carmichael is an endocrinologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the research and treatment of pituitary disease. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. In training, he became interested in how endocrinologists thought about disorders. “Endocrinology examines body function in a very complex way. I was drawn to the study of […]
Dr. Fuchs is a urologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of kidney stones, advanced endoscopic surgery and urologic laparoscopic surgery. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. He moved to Los Angeles from Germany. “I am from the southwest region of Germany near Heidelberg. In 1985, I […]
Dr. Mo is a cardiologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in cardiology and echocardiography. Here’s what you won’t find on her resume. She wants to increase awareness of women’s cardiovascular disease. “Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the country. The USC Women’s Cardiovascular Center (WCVC) focuses on the prevention […]
Dr. Mosqueda is a family medicine and geriatrics physician at Keck Medicine of USC, who is a widely respected authority on geriatric and family medicine, elder abuse, and care of the elderly and underserved. Here’s what you won’t find on her resume. She believes her job is to help her patients be their best. “My […]