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Surf Photographer Learns Valuable Lesson on Water Safety

“I emailed him 20 questions, and within 40 minutes he had answers to every single question,” Jason said. “Dr. Mehta is a champion.”

Heart & Vascular

A Marfan Syndrome Patient Finds Confidence, Gratitude at Hoag

“Just knowing my son would be under the care of this amazing dream team of doctors was like winning the medical lottery!” said Lisa.

Epilepsy Surgery Patient Helps More People

“I feel so grateful. I have been given so much, and now I just want to give back to the people who helped me like Dr. Millett.”

Neuroscience

Long-Distance Patient Finds Successful Epilepsy Care at Hoag

“When we moved to Arizona, Dr. Millett asked me if I wanted him to help me find a doctor there,” she said. “I said, ‘No. I’m staying with you. We’re with you for life.’”

Neuroscience

A Peek Inside Her Brain Gave Grateful Hoag Patient The Insight

“I honestly feel so fortunate. I feel like he saved my life,” she said.

Neuroscience

From Saying ‘Goodbye’ to Hearing ABCs

“He’s wonderful. When it’s for my daughter, as long as the doctor is good, I don’t care what his bedside manner is. But with Dr. Millett, he’s smart, and he has a good bedside manner,” she said.

Cancer

Hoag Cancer Patient Goes from “Nervous Talking” to Inspirational

“I feel very lucky,” Virginia said. “Everyone at Hoag was just awesome.”

Heart & Vascular

Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Patient ‘Good as New’

“I wake up and I’m on the fifth floor, looking out at the blue ocean and sailboats,” he said. “I felt like, ‘This is Heaven.’”

Heart & Vascular

Robert Blayden Calls TAVR 'A Gift'

“I am fortunate that my primary care doctor referred me to Dr. Myla and that he was aware of TAVR. His skill sets enabled me to go through this procedure,” he said. “I have had a win-win with good medical support.”

Heart & Vascular

After 10 Years, David Feels His TAVR Procedure Was a Lucky Break

“Hoag has always been a place I felt confident in. It is leading-edge in terms of their facility and their specialists. This is not a university medical center, but it has built a reputation around its quality and innovative care.”