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Patient Stories | May 19, 2020

Coronavirus Survivor Story: Caregivers Never Gave Up

The family of a coronavirus patient has made a donation to Scripps to show their appreciation for the caregivers who saved his life.
Patient Stories | January 8, 2020

Robotic Surgery is “A Dream Come True” for Active Mom

Liza Wittenburg had robotic hysterectomy and robotic hernia surgeries to fix post-pregnancy hernias. She's back to her active lifestyle.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2019

Former San Diego Charger Undergoes TAVR

NFL great Ed White chose Scripps to treat his aortic stenosis with a revolutionary procedure: transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2019

Patient Has Rare Mitral Valve Procedure

A cancer survivor continues to beat the odds after successfully having both her aortic and mitral valves replaced at Scripps.
Patient Stories | November 19, 2019

San Diego Woman Gets Montana Kidney Match

Jung Kim needed a kidney transplant — and the right donor match — to save her life. That’s when Bonny Perkins of Montana answered her prayers.
Patient Stories | May 10, 2019

Maternal-Fetal Care for Miracle Babies

A San Diego couple adds a pair of preemies to their growing family after receiving high-risk pregnancy care at Scripps.
Patient Stories | February 22, 2019

Padres Legend Beats Heart Arrhythmia

Bruce Bochy, former San Diego Padres manager, smiles and holds his wife’s hand, grateful to be free from atrial fibrillation after treatment at Scripps.
Former San Diego Padres manager Bruce Bochy overcomes debilitating atrial fibrillation (Afib) after catheter ablation treatment at Scripps.
Patient Stories | February 22, 2019

Hall of Fame Jockey Recovers from Spinal Cord Injury

Injury brought Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza to Scripps, where physicians and rehabilitation specialists helped him recover without surgery.
Patient Stories | November 21, 2018

Woman Who Needs Kidney Transplant Learns Husband Is a Perfect Match

A San Diego woman receives a lifesaving kidney transplant at Scripps, after her husband of more than 20 years becomes her living kidney donor.
Patient Stories | May 4, 2018

Spine Surgery Brought Suanne Back to the Dance Floor

San Diego resident Suanne Summers practices ballroom dancing with a partner after spine surgery at Scripps.
Discover how minimally invasive spine surgery in San Diego finally relieved 50-year-old Suanne's severe back pain from a ruptured disc.