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Scripps Clinic orthopedic surgeon Tianyi “Tim” Wang, MD, (left) treats complex knee issues and also conducts leading edge orthopedic research.
Patient Stories | August 27, 2024

Clinical Expertise in Orthopedics

For decades, Scripps has been a leader in orthopedic care from research to treating hip, knee, spine and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Kelly O'Connor smiles at home outdoors holding her small dog after breast cancer treatment.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2024

Finding Meaning After Breast Cancer Treatment

After successful treatment for breast cancer at Scripps, Kelly O’Connor quit her job and now helps others through their cancer journey.
John Taylor and his wife prepare a Thanksgiving meal after minimally invasive surgery to remove a brain tumor restored his vision.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Brain Tumor Procedure Restores Patient’s Vision

Yes. A brain tumor threatened John Taylor’s eyesight. Expert neurosurgical care at Scripps made the difference for the senior patient.
Renee Smith put her boxing gloves back on just a few weeks after brain implant surgery to combat Parkinson's disease.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Deep Brain Stimulation Makes Difference for Parkinson’s Patient

Renee Smith is active again thanks to deep brain stimulation, a procedure to control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Follow her story.
Vivian Cortes-Addeo hikes by the ocean after life-saving spine surgery.
Health and Wellness | November 28, 2023

Patient Feels ‘Reborn’ After Life-Saving Spine Surgery

A car accident revealed a spinal tumor in Vivian Cortes-Addeo. Life-saving spinal surgery came next. Follow her medical journey.
Brad Samuel smiles and credits the lifesaving advanced medicine practiced by the Scripps Blood and Marrow Transplant Program.
Patient Stories | August 22, 2023

Competitive Spirit Helps Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Patient Beat Cancer

Brad Samuel invoked his competitive spirit during treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, including successful stem cell transplant at Scripps.
Nancy Butsumyo smiles on the pickleball court. A prediabetes diagnosis was a wakeup call to make lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes, which runs in her family.
Patient Stories | August 21, 2023

Scripps Healthy Lifestyle Program Helps Patient Prevent Diabetes

Nancy Butsumyo’s prediabetes diagnosis was a wakeup call to make lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes, which runs in her family.
Ariana Collopy smiles at the beach after Scripps doctors helped find the right medication to control her seizures.
Patient Stories | August 21, 2023

Scripps Monitoring Solves ‘Mystery’ Behind Patient’s Seizures

Continuous epilepsy monitoring got to the root of the mysterious cause of Ariana Collopy’s seizures and helped her get the right medication.
Patient Stories | April 17, 2023

A Team Approach to Advanced Breast Cancer

With the pandemic in full swing, Kristen Vengler was diagnosed with breast cancer. Learn how her care team made a big difference.
Heart & Vascular | April 17, 2023

Advanced Cardiac Care Helps Patient Overcome Heart Failure

Advanced cardiac care at Scripps helped Eric Roberts overcome heart failure and COVID. Learn about his life-saving treatment.