Care Compliments

Happy retirement, Dr. Rajinder Kaushal. You've always been so kind and understanding and I will truly miss you. Now you will have plenty of time for your "honey do" list!

By: Pam D.

Hi Dr. Robert Ashley, thank you for being a true partner and collaborating with me to maintain my optimal level of health. Your flexibility and willingness to listen to me is much appreciated.

By: farzad N.

Dr. Natalya Sumina has always been sharp and wise and offers caring help and wisdom. She is like a light I can look up to and trust. i always feel better after a visit.

By: brenda B.

Dr. Bernard Katz is a wonderful doctor. He has an extremely impressive range of accurate medical knowledge and is not only extremely competent but he is also compassionate and caring. He runs an outstanding office and is a tremendous asset to UCLA. he is also very knowledgeable of the other experts that he needs to occasionally refer to in the UCLA health system. I am grateful to have him as my internist.

By: Joanne F.

I'm so grateful and thankful to have found Dr. Steven Farley for taking such good care of me during this time in my life! He and his staff are so professional and have shown me so much kindness, thank you!!!

By: Lauretta B.

Dear Dr. Patricia Chang, One of the worst things about leaving southern California will be the difficult process of a finding a doctor who is as compassionate, calm and caring as you have been. Thank you so much for all the good care and kind ears.

By: Meg P.

Dr. Hugh Gelabert is hands down the BEST doctor I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. If it wasn't for him, my life would be much more difficult. His bed side manner is exactly what you want from a doctor. He listens, is understanding and is such a warm person that I always feel comfortable with him and his amazing staff! (Jessica is SOOOO helpful). He has been a God sent for me. Thank you Dr. Gelabert and his great staff!

By: Pamela G.

Dear UCLA Health Feedback --

I was admitted to UCLA for scheduled surgery. After a night of cold, uncomfortable, dispersed sleep, I was very irritable in the morning. My team in TRU East #5 was RN Lauren, CP Rebecca, and CN Euha. I had the great pleasure and blessing to meet Rebecca. She helped restore my energy, comfort, and warmth. She swapped out my chair with a recliner and gave me warm blankets. I've been to UCLA many times as an inpatient and she, so far, is the best CP that I've encountered. She has a heart of service that goes beyond nursing knowledge. She is someone UCLA should keep and support her desire to be a NICU nurse. I hope her path to being a NICU RN becomes a reality and that UCLA Health will accept such a valuable person and contributor when the opportunity arises.

By: sun K.

Dr. Geraldine Navarro is an outstanding Rheumatologist! Her care as a physician has literally transformed my life! Due to my disability, limited insurance, and difficulty qualifying for standard PAP RX programs, I had great difficulty attaining a biologic treatment for my very severe condition of psoriatic arthritis that began in childhood. Dr. Navarro and her staff spent countless hours completing forms, sending emails, and making calls ensuring that I was able to attain and start a biologic treatment for my severe condition. She would not take no for an answer! As I have continued under her care, my pain level and quality of life has drastically improved each and every day! Additionally, Dr. Navarro is extremely knowledgeable, caring, friendly and focused on treating each patient individually. I could not be more appreciative of the outstanding level of care that I have received from Dr. Geraldine Navarro at UCLA.

By: Lauren M.

Dr. Erin Baroni has seen my 7 yr old daughter on two occasions that were dealing with injury. She was fantastic in both instances. She seems highly capable professional and to have the quasi-rare gift of EQ. In both instances, she put my daughter (and myself) at ease with reassuring, practical guidance. She was able to connect personally with my daughter and earn her trust, and we walked out of both appointments with clear and affirming care guidance. She seems to be setting a high standard as a younger doctor.

By: Eric S.

I want to thank Dr. Serena Wang for displaying a tremendous level of care towards me as I've tackled a variety of medical issues over the last few months. She is the first doctor that hasn't dismissed my concerns and is pro-active in both treating my issues as well as my preventative care. Over the past 4+ years of her acting as my PCP, I have never been disappointed or felt that my feelings were invalid. I wish I could recommend her a million times over. She is an extremely valuable asset to the UCLA Health System and truly cares about her patients.

By: Alexis G.

Robert is an attentive nurse. He made me feel supported and cared for. He went the extra mile for me and it was great to feel like I mattered.

By: Deandra W.

This care compliment is long overdue. In 2022 we delivered our Son at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. Our situation was medically sensitive requiring quick action & intervention from the On call Physician Dr. Daniel Ginn. Every single Physician & Nurse provided our family with the best care. Not only are they competent but also the most compassionate team. Through a week long stay for me & 4 weeks in the NICU for our baby we never once felt the staff was overburdened, they entire team was always knowledgeable about our care plans & our needs. I know they did their best to get us home healthy. The resources available for new parents & children are robust from lactation support, to occupational therapy & social services. It is truly care of the whole person & family. We can't thank the team enough. 10 months later we are both thriving.

By: Nicole Y.

Jason was an excellent nurse. He made me feel safe, cared for, and comfortable as could be. I have a rare form of epilepsy and he made it his duty to hear me out, listen to my worries, and advocate for me when I needed it. He checked on me frequently and ensured my safety after almost every seizure. I owe a lot to Jason.

By: Deandra W.

I can't say enough great things about Dr. Ardis Moe. She is one of the most caring, kind, compassionate, generous, knowledgeable, professional doctors I have ever had and I trust her expertise completely! Her staff is also great, kind, warm and friendly. I feel like I'm in very good hands there and when you're going through something difficult, that is everything. Thank you Dr. Moe, Dr. Rebecca Rada and staff you are the best!

By: Marcella L.

Dr. Joel Beckett performed a cervical laminoplasty and lumbar laminectomy.
I have to say that pre-operatively, I was nervous about what to expect, especially having previously gone through a T12-L2 fusion several years prior, resulting in a long painful recovery. Dr Beckett was very patient with me, fully explaining the procedure in detail, and what to expect afterwards. He completely put my mind at rest. I had an uneventful post-operative period in the hospital and am rapidly recovering uneventfully back home in Las Vegas. I am so grateful to be living a pain-free life at this point in time and am amazed at how well I am doing in so short a time. Please express my profound gratitude to Dr Beckett and his neurosurgical team !

By: George R.

I was a patient at Ronald Reagan recovering from spinal surgery performed on my neck and lower back by Dr. Joel Beckett. The nursing care provided to me by Mary, Leslie, Katherine, Alex, Chuck, Rutyan, and all the nurses during my stay was among the best I have ever received as a patient in my life. They all were very patient, compassionate, and professional, and went above and beyond with the care they provided. Please express my deep appreciation and thanks to each of them. I may not have mentioned everyone but am deeply appreciative of everything they did. They represent the best of UCLA health professionals and definitely should be recognized for their efforts !

By: George R.

There are not enough stars for Dr. Charles Tseng! His vast expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and absolute artistry are beyond compare. And precisely what I needed following a difficult diagnosis. Last year, at 35, I learned that I had breast cancer. Given my small frame and unusually large tumor, one surgeon went so far as to decline my case. Then, I met Dr. Tseng, who willingly presented different possibilities for reconstruction and gave me hope that I could look normal again. Now, one-month post surgery, I could not be more pleased with the results. His skill and elegant eye made the impossible, possible.

Dr. Tseng is a superlative surgeon and truly a SuperDoctor. My family and I will always be grateful for his care!

By: Elizabeth D.