Advanced Screening for Early Signs of Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women in the United States, but annual screenings are key to detecting cancer early and improving outcomes. Our highly trained radiologists use low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans to check for early signs of lung cancer. Unlike […]
Last updated: 5/20/2022 at 9:25 a.m. Patient & Visitor Information Our Experts in the Media COVID-19 Resources Latest News How You Can Help Right now, health care workers at Keck Medicine of USC’s hospitals and clinics have the gear they need to protect themselves and others as they care for patients with COVID-19. But with […]
Advanced Care for Spinal Tumors Chordoma is a rare type of tumor that can develop anywhere along the spine. Some doctors see one or two people with chordoma in their entire career. Our experts treat this type of spinal tumor regularly. We offer complete management of this type of rare tumor, from surgery to advanced […]
We Are the Nurses of USC Everyday our staff at USC commit to caring for our patients with outstanding service and world-class clinical care. The exceptional care our nurses deliver lies at the heart of our Trojan spirit. At Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, we fight on for our patients and […]
Rodney B. Hanners Rodney B. HannersCEOKeck Medicine of USC Rodney B. Hanners was appointed CEO of Keck Medicine of USC after serving as interim CEO. He is responsible for oversight of USC’s clinical activities, including USC Care Medical Group (Keck Medicine’s network of physicians who provide outpatient services and procedures); Keck Medical Center, which includes […]
Advancing Heart Care with Minimally Invasive Techniques Our cardiothoracic surgeons have extensive expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery procedures, including heart valve procedures. Standard open-heart surgery typically requires a procedure known as a median sternotomy (dividing the breastbone), which is considered one of the most invasive and traumatic aspects of open-chest surgery. Our expert minimally […]
Advanced Imaging Tools to Detect Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Our breast cancer team uses a wide range of screening and imaging tools to help detect breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Our radiologists perform annual screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms and MRIs for […]
Advanced Treatment and Personalized Care for Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer affects one in every six men in the United States, and one new case occurs every three minutes. Our world-class prostate cancer experts work together as a team to help you understand the signs of prostate cancer. If you develop prostate cancer, we develop an […]
Get Trusted, Innovative Care for Granuloma Granuloma is a lesion (growth) usually found on the vocal folds that may result from vocal use, laryngopharyngeal reflux and throat clearing. A granuloma can also develop on the vocal cords due to an infection or after surgery that requires an intubation (breathing) tube for anesthesia. You’ll have access […]
Hear Better with Expert Treatment for Ear Canal Conditions Ear canal stenosis is a narrow ear canal. In most cases, a person is born with this condition. It can also be caused by repeated ear canal infections that cause scarring. Ear canal exostoses are benign (noncancerous) bony growths in the ear canal. Swimming in cold […]