Grateful Patients
Thank you for choosing UC San Diego Health for your care. The people who rely on UC San Diego Health for their care — our patients, their caregivers and their families — inspire us to redefine the future of medicine and discover new treatments and cures every day.
We invite you to join us by supporting the caregivers who are close to your heart. Whatever or whoever may inspire you, you can inspire others by helping provide the best care today and the cures of tomorrow through your giving.
Be an inspiration today: Your generosity makes a world of difference to our physicians, students and community.
Grateful Patient Stories
More Than Just Excellent Cancer Care
“Other places just did some blood tests, but Dr. Sandborn’s team did a full comprehensive review. That made me so much more confident in their assessment that my very low-grade prostate cancer is not expected to progress. But if it does, I know where I’ll go.” – Bill McGowan, cancer patient
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Comprehensive Neurological Care
“Patients are coming in because the problem has overwhelmed them, and they need whatever help is available to improve their quality of life. We hope to see this new clinic be a place of hope and support — and that others will join us in supporting its work.” – Ellen Wright
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An Active Life, Restored
“What I experienced was just overall excellence. I’m so grateful and indebted to him that if Dr. Ball called me up and said, ‘Hey, wash my car,’ I’d do it.” – Mark Collins
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Knowledge Is Power
“Tom Kipps is the best clinician I have dealt with in regards to my CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia). … He treats each patient as an individual and shows a warmth and kindness with every patient, every time.” – Michael Sweig
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A Fight Against Crohn's Disease
“In all my years I’ve met a few doctors that go above and beyond, and Dr. Sandborn is one of those people. I was an avid fundraiser, but I realized I could do even more by supporting him and UC San Diego. … Having a support system is key to getting well.” – Joan Levis
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Alumnus Physician's Journey Continues
“If I hadn’t received a scholarship for medical school, I doubt I would have gone. So now that I can, I want to help students in similar situations to mine be able to realize their dreams too.” – Albin Leong, MD ’77
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International Quest for Lifesaving Care
“I was lucky to have Dr. Golts because he had experience as a heart and lung transplant surgeon. He had seen cases where the heart recovered from the stress of IPF after the transplant, so he thought it was worth the risk.” – Shallum Etipison
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A Caregiver Who Keeps Giving
"The research being done in San Diego, and our initial conversation, made me feel very confident. Dr. Loomba is always kind, always a great listener, and he understands what patients and families are going through. He always keeps me informed." – Carol Hammond
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