Grateful Patient Story

We had a special visitor at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in October 2024—Mamadou, a true gentle giant. Diagnosed with gigantism at 16, Mamadou experienced severe headaches and vision problems as he shot up more than a foot in just one year. An MRI revealed a growth hormone-secreting tumor on his pituitary gland. After an initial surgery couldn't fully remove the tumor, his family turned to Dr. Daniel Kelly. Thanks to Dr. Kelly’s successful surgery, Mamadou not only recovered but thrived. He went on to have a remarkable basketball career in high school, college, and professionally. Now, at 7’6”, Mamadou is in peak health. He recently returned to visit his care team—Dr. Kelly, Dr. Chester Griffiths, and nurse practitioner Amy Eisenberg—14 years after his life-changing surgery. “I’m so grateful for Dr. Kelly, Amy, and Dr. Griffiths," Mamadou shared. "I wouldn’t be here without them.” #gigantism #acromegaly #gratefulpatient #pituitarytumor #PacificNeuro https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstit... https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstit...

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We had a special visitor at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in October 2024—Mamadou, a true gentle giant. Diagnosed with gigantism at 16, Mamadou experienced severe headaches and vision problems as he shot up more than a foot in just one year. An MRI revealed a growth hormone-secreting tumor on his pituitary gland. After an initial surgery couldn't fully remove the tumor, his family turned to Dr. Daniel Kelly. Thanks to Dr. Kelly’s successful surgery, Mamadou not only recovered but thrived. He went on to have a remarkable basketball career in high school, college, and professionally. Now, at 7’6”, Mamadou is in peak health. He recently returned to visit his care team—Dr. Kelly, Dr. Chester Griffiths, and nurse practitioner Amy Eisenberg—14 years after his life-changing surgery. “I’m so grateful for Dr. Kelly, Amy, and Dr. Griffiths," Mamadou shared. "I wouldn’t be here without them.” #gigantism #acromegaly #gratefulpatient #pituitarytumor #PacificNeuro https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/pituitary-disorders/conditions/pituitary-adenomas/acromegaly/ https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/pituitary-disorders/schedule-a-consultation/ 310-582-7450

After years of unexplained symptoms and frustration, Maple finally found the care she needed at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, caused by a benign pituitary tumor, she faced a challenging road ahead. But with the expertise of Dr. Daniel Kelly and the multidisciplinary team at PNI, Maple underwent a successful surgery that gave her back her health—and her life. Today, she’s thriving, having shed the symptoms that once controlled her. Her journey is a powerful reminder of how specialized care can truly transform lives. https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/blog/cushings-disease/treatment-for-a-benign-pituitary-tumor-gives-woman-her-life-and-body-back/ https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/pituitary-disorders/conditions/pituitary-adenomas/cushings-disease/ https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/pituitary-disorders/schedule-a-consultation/

Ana was born with a genetic condition that resulted in early hearing loss in both ears. When she came to the US from Argentina in her 20s she was offered cochlear implants but at that time she was satisfied with her hearing aids. A couple of decades later, Ana decided to revisit the idea of cochlear implants to remedy her hearing loss leading her to Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Meeting with experts surgeon Dr. Courtney Voelker and audiologist Dr. Rebecca Lewis, Ana underwent bilateral cochlear implantation in 2024. Watch to learn more about the miracle of hearing in her life. Consultation : 310-829-6595 https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/hearing/treatment/cochlear-implants/ https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/our-center/schedule-a-consultation/

After a surgery to remove a rare cancer affecting her neck and face, Jen was given the news that her facial nerve had been severed and she had facial paralysis affecting the right side of her face. Devastated, she searched for someone who could help her regain movement in her face. One night, while searching on the web, she found facial nerve expert Dr. Amit Kochhar at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and emailed him. She received a call the very next morning. He assured her that he could help her and neuro-ophthalmology surgeon Dr. Howard Krauss could help restore her eye blink which had also been affected. Learn about Jen's courageous journey. https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/facial-nerve-disorders/ Consultation: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/our-center/schedule-a-consultation-facial-nerve-disorders/ 310-477-5558 / 310-829-8701

🌟 Witness a life-changing moment for baby Zara! Born with profound sensory-neural hearing loss, traditional hearing aids were not appropriate for her. At just 6 months old, Zara is among a small number of children in the United States to receive a cochlear implant at an unusually early age, moving the usual 9-month timeline forward. She received treatment at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Courtney Voelker performed the surgery and Dr. Rebecca Lewis activated the cochlear implants. The doctors discuss the positive developmental outcomes seen in children who receive implants at a very young age, emphasizing early intervention for hearing loss in children. Watch as Zara hears for the first time, a heartwarming milestone showcasing medical technology's impactful possibilities. #HearingMiracle #EarlyIntervention #HearingRestoration Consultation : 310-829-6595 https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/hearing/treatment/cochlear-implants/ Dr. Courtney Voelker: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/people/courtney-voelker/ Dr. Rebecca Lewis: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/people/rebecca-lewis/

Sienna was born with profound bilateral hearing loss (deafness in both ears). As her family's hearing modality choice is listening and spoken language, they decided to pursue cochlear implant surgery with Neurotology Surgeon Dr. Courtney Voelker when Sienna was just 5 months old. One month later, after activation of her implants with Audiologist Dr. Rebecca Lewis, Sienna is experiencing how to hear for the first time. Getting auditory stimulus to the developing brain as early as possible is the number one factor in better outcomes in babies with profound hearing loss. Learn more about the PNI Cochlear Implant program: Clinic: 310-477-5558 Website: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/hearing/treatment/cochlear-implants/ Contact: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/our-center/schedule-a-consultation/

Ronnie overcame severe ear pain and hearing loss with the help of Courtney Voelker, MD, PhD, at Pacific Head and Neck . Follow his journey through two successful surgeries to restore his hearing, including a tympanoplasty and stapes bone reconstruction. Learn more about Tympanoplasty: https://www.pacificheadandneck.com/ears-hearing-balance/tympanoplasty/ Schedule a visit: https://www.pacificheadandneck.com/contact/ Music By: www.bensound.com