Dr. Harari performed parathyroid surgery on me several weeks ago. I was rather anxious about the procedure and having to be intubated. I was very impressed with UCLA as a whole, from the prep-nurses to the surgical staff and anesthesiologist. I felt I was in extremely capable hands. Dr. Harari herself is kind, thorough in her explanations, extremely competent and professional, in everything she does. I spent some time going through all the numerous endocrine surgeons at UCLA, reading their bio’s and Dr. Harari absolutely stood out above all others. The team she works with are equally professional, and like Dr. Harari, extremely good at their Craft.

Dr Harari performed my parathyroidectomy at UCLA. I was quite nervous about the surgery and I had such an amazing experience as her patient. The surgery experience was seamless and the scar is almost gone. She was even able to reschedule my surgery very last minute due to a last-minute change. Additionally, She was such an attentive doctor after the surgery to make sure everything was on track in my recovery I can’t speak highly enough of the entire experience.

Dr Harari is an amazing specialist! I’m very fortunate to have been referred to her for my parathyroid issues. She and all of her associates are first class human beings, as well as, experts in their medical field. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Dear Dr. Harari,

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and your team for the exceptional care provided before, during, and after my parathyroid surgery on January 16, 2024. From the very beginning, your optimism that surgery could help reverse osteoporosis gave me hope and confidence.

I intentionally waited until after my follow-up DEXA scan on 08/11/25 to share my appreciation, knowing that the results would provide the clearest picture of progress. I am thrilled to report the following improvements:

• AP Spine (L1–L4): T-score improved to –0.8 (Normal)
• Femoral Neck (Left): T-score improved to –2.2 (Osteopenia)
• Total Hip (Left): T-score improved to –1.4 (Osteopenia)

These outcomes reflect not only your skilled surgical care but also the excellent support of your team throughout my recovery. In combination with healthy dietary changes and strength-based exercise, the surgery has truly transformed my bone health and renewed my confidence in the future.

I am deeply grateful for your expertise, compassion, and encouragement. Please extend my thanks to your entire team for their outstanding care.

With sincere appreciation,

Etta Handy

The best doctor ever been introduced to. Dr Harari made tim feel comfortable and at ease.
Dr Harari gave the best care imaginable and the incession has healed up perfectly and tim was told by another doctor it’s the best they have seen. We highly recommend Dr harari to anyone. She informed us completely and the results Dr Harari said would happen have happened. DR. HARARI and her team are the best in the business and the overnight stay do to our distance from UCLA was best hospital experience ever . The staff there are incredible and friendly and made tim stay wonderful
Would reccomend ucla to everyone needing treatment and have only the best for DR HARARI

If you look up Dr Harari’s CV on the UCLA website, you will see that her background, her qualifications, her capabilities and her successes are exceptional. What it it will NOT tell you is that Dr Harari is one one of the kindest, most understanding, most patient, and most caring doctors you are ever likely to meet
At age 82, and not having faced surgery since a small sinus problem in my 20’s, I was very concerned and apprehensive : parathyroid problems were making life very miserable, and supported by my superb primary care physician, I began the search for a solution – surgery was the obvious (and probably with hyperparathyroidism the only) answer.
To bypass some unfortunate difficulties, let me jump to saying that Dr Harari was a third opinion. What a blessing. Through her consultations and extended biopsies ordered by her, Dr Harari’s thoroughness established that in addition to the parathyroid problem, the thyroid itself needed surgery. Its problems had been missed by previous consultations.
The surgery itself was amazing ..I had virtually no pain at the incision site, and the scar is all but invisible. My life is back to normal. Dr Harari’s monitoring, her follow up and her kind and personalised approach throughout everything add up to one thing – if you are fortunate enough to meet and then have been be treated by Dr Harari you will have experienced greatness in medicine.

In Dec 2024, I had a left thyroid lobectomy done by Dr. Harari. I can’t express enough how much my family and I were put at ease due to the professionalism, communication, and outstanding patient care process of the entire team. I felt like I was being treated like family.

Dr. Harari was pleasant, assuring, and transparent from the initial diagnosis to surgery. My surgery and recovery went great. My incision healed perfectly. You can barely see it…and it’s only been two months since the surgery.

I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Harari and the UCLA team to handle any needs you may have when it comes to endocrine treatment. Her bedside manner is one of the best I’ve ever seen…and I work in the healthcare industry and work with doctors all the time. You can’t go wrong by choosing Dr. Harari as your endocrinologist.

Dear Dr. Harari,
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care I received during my recent parathyroid surgery. Your attentiveness and expertise throughout the process made a world of difference for me. From the very first consultation, you stood out from other doctors. You generously dedicated ample time to answer all my questions with your full attention. Unlike other doctors who multitask on the computer while addressing concerns, you were genuinely present and ensured I felt heard. Never having undergone surgery before my anxiety grew as the surgery date approached. I made you aware of this and you took the time to meet with me again, effectively calming my nerves. On the day of surgery, thanks to your reassurance and the knowledge that I was in such capable hands at UCLA, I felt significantly less anxious. The last thing I remember right before the surgery is the anesthesiologist instructing me to take two deep breaths. I later woke up in a different room and the surgery was over. Your meticulous placement of the incision within a natural crease in my neck and the surgical glue dramatically reduced the visibility of the incision. Initially, I was hesitant about surgery, considering fatigue as my sole symptom. However, through your clear explanations about hyperparathyroidism and the potential future health complications, I became convinced that surgery was the best course of action. I am incredibly grateful to you and the UCLA team for performing the procedure. The fatigue that plagued me is gone, and I feel confident that I have minimized my risk of further health problems associated with this condition. If you could go back time and meet your 10-year-old self, then she would be very proud at the magnificent surgeon you have become and the lives you have positively impacted. Thank you for the amazing work!!!

All I can say is that I was blessed to have Dr. Harari! There is something special about her that just makes you feel that you are in good hands. She was clear and thorough with every step which allowed me to make the best decisions for my wellbeing. My surgery went without hitch and I am on the road to recovery! I would highly recommend Dr. Harari!

A wonderful experience from beginning to end Dr Harari caring and concern for her patients as to explain the detail process of the procedure( parathyroidectomy) and what to expect after surgery also taking time to call family members for the outcome of the procedure her knowledge and experience next to her great personality makes all the process a smooth experience also her complete team from nurses ,anesthesiologist,resident and everyone in the operating room great team