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Meet Andrew Yun, MD

Dr. Yun is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement at Keck Medicine of USC. Here’s what…

Can You Be Screened for Colon Cancer Without a Colonoscopy?

While a colonoscopy is the preferred method, less invasive options can help determine whether there is cause for concern. A…

The Healing Power of Arts for our Cancer Patients

How the Institute for Arts in Medicine reduces stress and depression and encourages self-expression. After Heaven Wright was diagnosed with…

Meet Ravi Shankar, MD

Dr. Shankar is a hematologist and medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating cancers affecting solid…

What Is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?

A USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center expert explains the diagnosis and latest treatment for triple-negative breast cancer. Triple-negative breast cancer…

Meet Kamran Samakar, MD

Dr. Samakar is a general surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures. Here’s what…

Meet Sebastian Jara, MD, MPH

Dr. Jara is an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Here’s…

Convincing a Loved One to See a Doctor

It's not always easy to convince a loved one to seek care. Two experts from Keck Medicine of USC offer…

Perspective: The Patient's Voice

As co-chair for the patient and family advisory council, Christine Valenzuela, a former Keck Medicine of USC transplant patient, serves…

What Is the Best Way to Find a Specialist?

Finding a specialist that best suits you is not always straightforward. Hear from two Keck Medicine of USC experts about…

When to Go to the Emergency Room

The medical director for USC Arcadia Hospital's emergency department shares key things to know about emergency care and how to…

Same-Week Brain Surgery for Mom and Daughter

When Felicitas and Margarita Gonzales unexpectedly needed brain surgery eight days apart, Gabriel Zada, MD, earned the thanks of their…