Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Ask the Experts

What Role Do Patients Play in Ensuring They Have an Optimal Recovery?
June 8, 2026

What Role Do Patients Play in Ensuring They Have an Optimal Recovery?

Do Doctors Who Are Researchers Provide Cutting-Edge Care?
April 13, 2026

Do Doctors Who Are Researchers Provide Cutting-Edge Care?

 How Can I Remember Important Medical Information?
March 16, 2026

How Can I Remember Important Medical Information?

What Role Do Patients Play in Ensuring They Have an Optimal Recovery?
June 8, 2026

What Role Do Patients Play in Ensuring They Have an Optimal Recovery?

A physician explains how being well-informed about your condition can improve your recovery.  Maria Nelson, MD, a surgeon and the...
Do Doctors Who Are Researchers Provide Cutting-Edge Care?
April 13, 2026

Do Doctors Who Are Researchers Provide Cutting-Edge Care?

A neuro-oncologist explains how doctors who do scientific research can provide patients with innovative therapies. David D. Tran, MD, PhD, a...
How Can I Remember Important Medical Information?
March 16, 2026

How Can I Remember Important Medical Information?

A urologist explains how doctors help patients understand and remember important information from their medical appointments.  Kian Asanad, MD, a urologist with USC Urology,...
What Is Palliative Care?
March 2, 2026

What Is Palliative Care?

A physician explains how palliative care helps patients at Keck Medicine of USC.  Monica Zell, MD, a palliative care physician...
 Should I Be Worried if My Doctor Suggests We “Wait and Watch” My Cancer?
February 23, 2026

Should I Be Worried if My Doctor Suggests We “Wait and Watch” My Cancer?

An oncologist explains why doctors sometimes recommend a “watch and wait” approach.  Minh Dang Nguyen, MD, an oncologist with USC Newport Beach...
 How Can I Politely Question My Doctor’s Advice?
November 18, 2025

How Can I Politely Question My Doctor’s Advice?

An oncologist explains the best way to approach your doctor with concerns and questions.   Minh Dang Nguyen, MD, an oncologist...
 How Do Doctors Help Patients Manage Cancer Treatment Expectations?
October 1, 2025

How Do Doctors Help Patients Manage Cancer Treatment Expectations?

A breast cancer surgeon explains how doctors help patients learn what to expect from treatment. Amanda M. Woodworth, MD, a...
 How Do Doctors Help Patients Make Treatment Decisions?
August 18, 2025

How Do Doctors Help Patients Make Treatment Decisions?

A cardiologist discusses how he helps patients decide on what treatment course to take. Ivan C. Ho, MD, a cardiologist...