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Why I’m Not Offended When My Patient Wants a Second Opinion

Second opinions in healthcare can be valuable for many reasons, says a Keck Medicine of USC oncologist. Not all physicians…

Will AI Make Office Visits More Personal Again?

How the rise of artificial intelligence could improve the physician-patient relationship. Artificial intelligence can change the way doctors and patients…

Which Patients Seek a Second Opinion?

What makes a patient likelier to want another opinion? A Keck Medicine of USC hematologist-oncologist shares his insights. Most patients…

Meet Sherrie Yu, MD

Dr. Yu is a hematologist oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of…

What to Do if Health Insurance Denies a Prior Authorization for Treatment

Patients and doctors should work together if insurance denies a claim, explains a Keck Medicine of USC expert. Do you…

Which Is the Correct Breast Cancer Screening for You?

Breast cancer screening should be tailored to each woman to help better detect cancer. Early detection of breast cancer can…

Do You Need to See an Endocrinologist Before Starting a Weight Loss Drug?

Losing weight can be difficult. Seeing a specialist can help determine if weight loss drugs are right for you. It…

Meet Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD

Dr. Cohen-Gadol is a neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in performing complex brain procedures. Here’s what you…

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…

Actress Survives After Second Cancer Diagnosis

After she was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, DeeDee Rescher received top-notch care closer to home, thanks to USC Norris Comprehensive…