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Meet Sij Hemal, MD
September 9, 2026

Meet Sij Hemal, MD

 What Information Should I Give My Doctor That Will Help Them Diagnose and Treat Me?
August 25, 2026

What Information Should I Give My Doctor That Will Help Them Diagnose and Treat Me?

 How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
August 25, 2026

How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
Meet Sij Hemal, MD
September 9, 2026

Meet Sij Hemal, MD

Dr. Hemal is a urologic oncology surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in performing robotic procedures to treat...
What Information Should I Give My Doctor That Will Help Them Diagnose and Treat Me?
August 25, 2026

What Information Should I Give My Doctor That Will Help Them Diagnose and Treat Me?

A Keck Medicine of USC vascular surgeon explains why you should be honest when discussing your health with your doctor....
How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
August 25, 2026

How to Manage the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist explains how radiation therapy side effects — and coping strategies — can vary....
When to Seek a Second Opinion for Spine Surgery
August 25, 2026

When to Seek a Second Opinion for Spine Surgery

Patients can and should consult more than one physician for treatment advice. An orthopedic spine surgeon explains why. When a...
 Understanding Metastatic Bone Cancer
August 19, 2026

Understanding Metastatic Bone Cancer

Treatment advancements are optimizing outcomes and helping patients maintain mobility. Innovative treatments are helping many patients with advanced stages of...
 When Can You Delay Spine Surgery?
August 4, 2026

When Can You Delay Spine Surgery?

Some patients need spine surgery sooner, while others can wait. An expert discusses the difference. If you’ve been diagnosed with...
 What to Know About Weight Gain After Hysterectomy
July 22, 2026

What to Know About Weight Gain After Hysterectomy

A gynecologic oncologist dispels a widespread misconception about this common surgery.  A hysterectomy, which is a surgery to remove the...
 Meet Patrick C. Hsieh, MD
June 29, 2026

Meet Patrick C. Hsieh, MD

Dr. Hsieh is a neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in complex spine procedures.   He treats patients at Keck Hospital of...
 Everything You Need to Know About Sex After a Hysterectomy 
June 29, 2026

Everything You Need to Know About Sex After a Hysterectomy 

While patients experience bodily changes from the surgery, their sex lives can still be just as fulfilling.   A hysterectomy can bring on...
 Meet David S. Liebeskind, MD, MBA
June 1, 2026

Meet David S. Liebeskind, MD, MBA

Dr. Liebeskind is a neurologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in cerebrovascular disorders, with an emphasis on treating...
 Who Is at Risk for Stomach Cancer?
June 1, 2026

Who Is at Risk for Stomach Cancer?

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the risk factors of stomach cancer and what you can control. Stomach cancer...