I am a 64 year old female who recently had a complete thyroidectomy on Nov. 10, 2015 which was performed by Dr. Harari. My journey began four years ago when an ultrasound of my thyroids showed a small nodule on the right thyroid. A referral was made by my primary doctor to an endocrine specialist in USC who reviewed the ultrasound report and concluded that the nodule was quite small and was not of any significance. I was put on Levothyroxine medication for a period of six months as my thyroid tests were somewhat off. No further treatment or tests were performed after the first ultrasound four years ago. Sometime in August 2015, I was in my primary doctor’s office for routine follow up visit to discuss results of my usual lab tests for high cholesterol, high BP, diabetes, etc. While in the doctor’s office, it suddenly dawned on me just of out the blue, to ask my doctor about my ultrasound of four years ago. I told my doctor that I was wondering what had happened to the small nodule on my right thyroid, whether it was still there or has disappeared. My doctor decided to find out and ordered an ultrasound. The ultrasound came back and showed that the nodule found four years ago got bigger in size, and there were two new nodules on the right and two on the left. All in all, there were 5 nodules. The radiologist recommended a follow up ultrasound in six months. My primary doctor then filed away the report in my folder. So, I went home and thought about that report. I felt very uncomfortable and I felt that something wasn’t right. After a couple of weeks, I decided to go back to my primary doctor and told him how I felt and that I wanted to see an endocrinologist for a second opinion. I then made an appointment with Dr. David Ahn, a UCLA doctor in Santa Clarita Valley where I live. I showed him the report and he immediately ordered a biopsy of the biggest nodule on the right thyroid. A biopsy was done In October 2015 and it showed that the nodule was cancerous. I was pretty upset by the results but Dr. Ahn was very emphathetic and told me that he will refer me to an endocrine surgeon in UCLA Westwood. He assured me that these doctors are among the finest in the world and I would be in very good hands. I was made an appointment to see Dr. Harari in mid October 2015. I immediately liked Dr. Harari. I liked her demeanor and she gave me the impression that she knew exactly what she was going to do with my case, her action plan, her pro active stance and her decision to remove both thyroids which was exactly what I wanted to hear. I also liked the fact that she performed her own ultrasound and didn’t only rely on the ultrasound report done previously. The surgery was then scheduled for Nov. 10, 2015. Before my appointment with Dr. Harari, I was quite nervous not knowing my fate and the outcome of the surgery and of course, going under the knife would make anyone afraid and nervous for that matter. When I left Dr. Harari’s office, I felt reassured and calm that I was going to be in good hands and that Dr. Harari was a good surgeon. The surgery was performed on Nov. 10, 2015. The check in went very smoothly, the preparation for the surgery was done, the anesthesiologist talked to me and so did the nurses of Dr. Harari’s surgical theme. They were all very professional and reassuring that I was in very good hands as they said that Dr. Harari was very detailed and really required perfection from her surgical team.:-) Lastly, Dr. Harari came and spoke to me before the surgery and asked how I was doing and everything. I’m thinking to myself, I’ll be fine with this surgery. The surgery was performed and the only hardship I had was in the recovery room. I don’t do well at all post surgery. I felt so ill, and my body hurt all over. But, I do react this way even with my previous surgeries. I was taken to my room and was quite restless during the night but the nurses were so good, so kind and attentive to my needs when I called them. Both the daytime and night time nurses were awesome! The following morning, the surgical team came and asked how I was doing. I was discharged from the hospital in that afternoon. I went home and recuperated. Eleven days later, I saw Dr. Harari for a follow up visit. She discussed the results of the pathology report and it was found that both thyroids had cancerous nodules. So, Dr. Harari’s decision to remove both thyroids was spot on. I was happy that she made that decision early on. She was right. Otherwise, if she removed only the right thyroids based on the biopsy report, then I would have gone in for another surgery to remove the left thyroid. I was thankful that Dr. Harari had that insight and expertise to come to a decision to remove both thyroids. I am also very thankful to Dr. Harari, the surgical team and the entire UCLA staff or doctors and nurses for giving me the best possible care ever. Everything was first class and UCLA Santa Monica is a world class hospital. I would also like commend Dr. David Ahn, my UCLA endocrinologist who continues to follow up on my medical care post surgery. Right now, I am fully recovered and back to my normal activities. Thank you so much Dr. Harari and the UCLA team!! I am forever grateful..