Patient story

The latest patient stories from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Michael Leary of San Diego at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

A memorable birthday for a Sharp Chula Vista patient

Michael Leary celebrated his 74th birthday at home with family and friends, thanks to AMR's Sentimental Journey program in partnership with Sharp HealthCare.

Sterling Sinema of San Diego with Dr. Saul Levine at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Pilot program helps save man experiencing cardiac arrest

A county pilot program allows paramedics to bypass closer hospitals and bring qualifying patients experiencing cardiac arrest to Sharp Memorial.

Alexis Fairchild of San Diego posing at a winery in front of a wooden sculpture of wings

Bariatric surgery helps Sharp employee embrace life

After years of fatigue and discomfort, Alexis Fairchild reclaimed her energy, confidence and joy through bariatric surgery.

Dr. Kalpana Chalasani and Dr. Ryan Viets at Sharp Grossmont Hospital

In the right hands: A Sharp doctor’s brain aneurysm journey

Driving in her car, Dr. Kalpana Chalasani knew what the worst headache of her life meant. She shares her story of The Sharp Experience.

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A “cut” above the rest: Helping patients outpace cancer

Sharp patient of 16 years, Haven Qualman, dives into what sets Sharp’s quality of care apart.

Jeff Johnson of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Finding relief after years of digestive issues (video)

After years of living with what he thought was acid reflux, Jeff Johnson found lasting relief through a minimally invasive procedure called Z-POEM.

Linked by love: A kidney chain story

A husband donates his kidney to a stranger to give his wife a better chance at life.

Mike Burge of San Diego in a life vest swimming with a dolphin

Adventure seeker at his peak after knee surgery

Arthritis threatened to sideline Mike Burge from skiing, but thanks to expert care at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, he’s back on the mountain.

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