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Upper GI and General Surgery

Complete Care for the Digestive System Our USC Upper GI and General Surgery Program provides expert surgical care for the…

Gastrointestinal Surgery Program

State-of-the-art Minimally Invasive Techniques Our surgeons are dedicated to providing compassionate, individually tailored patient care while using state-of-the-art minimally invasive…

5 Tips to Prepare for Your First Telehealth Visit

As more doctors’ offices move toward telehealth for appointments that can be held remotely, patients should know how to prepare…

Meet the Staff: Jennifer Kelley, Patient Navigator

The care Jennifer Kelley provides to patients at the USC Acoustic Neuroma Center is deeply personal. The reason? She was…

Rectourethral Fistula

Relief from Pain and Complications of Rectourethral Fistula Rectourethral fistulas are unusual but serious problems where an abnormal opening forms…

Meet Steven L. Giannotta, MD

Dr. Giannotta is a renowned neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in cerebrovascular diseases of the brain and…

When Should You See a Doctor About Your Headache?

It’s been days and what you thought was a regular tension headache hasn’t gone away. Is it time to go…

Is Your Blood Pressure Accurate?

Learn small hacks to make sure you’re getting the right readings. Over time, your blood pressure readings can tell you a…

Is It Dangerous To Hold in Your Urine?

There’s not a restroom in sight — and you have to go. Is it dangerous to hold it in for…

Meet Anthony W. Kim, MD

Dr. Kim is a thoracic surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in thoracic oncology, with a focus on…

Position Yourself for Sound Sleep With Back Pain

Raymond Jonathan Hah, MD, and Christopher C. Ornelas, MD, orthopedic surgeons with Keck Medicine of USC, reveal the best sleep…

What’s the Connection Between Insomnia and Back and Neck Pain?

Christopher Ornelas, MD, a physiatrist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in spinal disorders, shares tips on how to…