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Art of Healing

Art of Healing is the name of the art collection of the Angeles Clinic and Research Institute. This art collection, which is varied but consists most extensively of Abstract Expressionists from Los Angeles and New York. Each piece is created especially for its ability to connect with the healing journey. Abstract Expressionism was chosen as the focus of the collection because without having literal images, one can use the abstractness to fill in your own journey into the painting and experience the light and the color and the shapes and all the other components of art that reach into you creatively and help inspire your own creativity. To be perhaps the most important member of your team of healing.

The Art of Medicine

The field of medicine isn’t all about the science; there’s a delicate art to answering the tough questions, delivering news, creating a therapeutic plan, and remaining empathetic but emotionally objective enough to carry out responsibilities. This method is often referred to as ‘The Art of Medicine’. The art of medical practice refers to a clinician’s way of being when interacting with patients and families. How doctors, nurses, and health care professionals diagnose, explore treatment options, communicate, and promote healing are examples of the art of medicine. These intentions are aimed at alleviating suffering, promoting dignity, recognizing interdependency, and advancing wisdom, respectively. Medical schools are discovering that teaching the arts to medical students helps them sharpen their observational skills and teach them to be more empathetic.

Enhanced Healing Through Art

The tradition of integrating art in hospitals can be traced as far back in history to the first hospitals which were developed from hostels for pilgrims and travelers. The visit to a medical office can be difficult personally and emotionally. At The Angeles Clinic we have understood and embraced the core belief that patient well-being and satisfaction can be enhanced through the presence of art in the care environment. Recent studies have supported the principle that art contributes to creating an environment and atmosphere where patients can feel safe, socialize, maintain a connection to the world outside the hospital and support their identity. We conclude that the presence of visual art throughout a patient journey contributes to health outcomes by improving patient satisfaction as an extended form of health care.

Art in Oncology

Art in Oncology has been a major breakthrough in recent times. Discovering simple, effective, therapeutic interventions, to aid in distress relief in cancer patients, is important for ensuring clinical efficacy of treatment and improved quality of life. Cancer is a life-altering diagnosis. Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy can be effective in treating the tumor, but these modalities are not designed to treat the mental effects, which can be just as debilitating. Recent studies have uncovered the clinical pearl that art therapy improved the emotional distress, depression, anxiety, and pain among all cancer patients, at all time points. Improvement in depression scores were seen. We have seen that populations derive greater benefits as Hispanic patients were noted to derive a greater improvement in depression scores from art therapy over time, compared to non-Hispanics patients.

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from Our Patients

Dr Chang helped me understand my health issues. He spent time with me and I felt his interest in my feelings and anxieties.

I feel cared for and respected every time I have been in this clinic. It is very professional, clean and pleasant. I have recommended this clinic and will continue to do so.

I would recommend Dr. Wentzel and his team to without reservation.

Dr. Hutchinson is an incredible surgeon and compassionate, always listens.

Dr. Hurst was terrific. He took his time, listened to all my questions, and answered all my questions. I was very comfortable with him!

The doctor and staff could not have been more kind and understanding

Dr. Piro and his staff are the best.

I was treated by Dr. Wentzel with dignity, kindnesses, care and total understanding. He offered more concrete information about my condition than other doctors. His public relation skills are exceptional.

The team effort is excellent.

I am vey impressed with the entire staff and their caring attitude.

Dr. Nikolova is a very caring and concerned doctor. It is a pleasure to see her. I love her awesome personality. She makes you feel she really cares. And she DOES!!

DR. FARIES IS ONE OF THE TOP MD's THAT I HAVE. VERY THOROUGH AND NEVER RUSHES

Dr Hamid is my angel of health!

Dr Labadzhyan was fantastic. Knowledgeable, efficient, informative. He literally changed my life with the care has been giving me over the past 2 years.

Dr. Balmanoukian is an incredible doctor in every way. I wish every doctor was like her. She is bright, caring, and very responsive.

Without a doubt, Dr. Ronald Hurst, is highly recommended to friends, family, and even strangers. He and his staff are the best!

Dr. Chung is an excellent, caring and wonderful provider that I would highly recommend!

The only problem I have with filling out the above is that there should be a "#6" (EXCELLENT)..which I rate Dr. Faries in all the above categories. Being a retired health care professional, I consider myself fortunate to have such an exceptional physician/person as one of my health care providers

Dr. Hamid and his staff are a 10+. Professional, caring, going above and beyond. I literally owe my life to them. I love them all. I refer all people I come in contact with to The Angeles Clinic, Dr. Hamid and Dr. Faries.

I appreciated that Dr. Chiu wanted to get a full picture of my medical history. I am so grateful that he took an interest in my overall health.

Dr. Lawrence Piro is a brilliant, caring physician. It is an honor to have his guidance and wisdom regarding my health.

Dr. Chung is great. Very aware of all my issues and recommends solutions that are very targeted for me. Listens.

Out of all the doctors or specialists I have ever been to Dr. Balmanoukian is the most caring I have met. She also explains complex medical results and my diagnosis in a simple and easy way for me to comprehend and understand.

Dr. Piro's team is extremely well coordinated and professional. I would recommend him to anyone at any time. We are blessed to have him as our doctor and grateful for the privilege of being treated by Dr. Piro, and his team

Dr. Faries is HEAVEN SENT!! I couldn't imagine these past 3 years without him on my team. He and Mari are the greatest duo ever!

I now feel blessed to have found my excellent Endocrinologist, Dr Labadzhyan.

The most thoughtful, experienced and skilled surgeon practicing on the west side!

Dr. Wentzel was great - very seldom do I enjoy a doctor's visit - this was an excellent visit. Answered all of our questions thoroughly, had reviewed my history thoroughly, and was very clear in all of his comments and explanations.

The whole staff works extremely well as a team

Dr Chui has been very thorough in my treatments.

Couldn't be better. Feel so fortunate to be under his and his staff under their care

Care is always excellent and coordinated throughout different areas.

Dr. Wentzel makes me feel like he really cares about me and my health problems. He is so easy to talk with about any of my problems. Such an awesome Doctor.

Dr. Cathie Chung is excellent, smart, knowledgeable, patient, kind, and always listens well and explains things so that I am able to understand. I would highly recommend her.

Excellent teamwork was demonstrated throughout my visit. Amazing and comforting. It felt like a goodwill visit for me, from the parking lot experience to my departure.

I have never felt so seen, listened to, or respected at a doctor's appointment before. Dr. Rimel made me feel safe and supported. Basically she's my hero and I'm super grateful she's my doctor now.

Dr. Kristopher Wentzel is a excellent doctor. He listens to me very carefully. He answers very clearly to each of my questions. It is a pleasure to consult him. He is very competent and friendly. He takes care of my blood disease and also of my general health. Highly recommend him.

Dr. Hurst is extremely professional. He listens to what I have to say and gives me his professional advice. He is the best at what he does!!

Dr. Faries is a calm, supportive doctor who never makes me feel rushed or that any question is unimportant.

Dr. Wentzel is an All Star across the board. I saw him for a condition that needed immediate attention. When I first met with him (in the hospital) he began with solutions, was never in a hurry, in fact paused to make sure I understood the process. That concern and making sure I was informed prevailed. Name to sport, he's a first draft pick in my view.

All of the staff were extremely friendly

I am feeling very fortunate and blessed to be a patient of Dr Mehmi and his staff. I know I am in very good hands.

Dr. Wentzel and his staff provide the best possible care with a wonderful bedside manner.

Dr Chiu looked carefully at my clinical history including CT scans and labs and provided new insight to me. Solid guy, very professional and thorough.

Dr. Daskivich is so nice and professional with detailed explanation and information for next step of surgery. I felt extremely uncomfortable with Dr. Daskivich at my first appointment. I trust him.

I feel that I am receiving world-class care at the Angeles Clinic.

I drive over an hour to be able to keep using Dr. Cathie Chung. I love her and her staff. I trust them and consider her care to be excellent. I feel she stays up to date with current medical research and I feel I'm in excellent hands.

Dr Piro is an extraordinary physician and I owe him my life. He is a brilliant caring doctor and I have recommended him several times to friends diagnosed with cancer. I will always be grateful for his honesty and for his knowledge.

Dr. Ani Balmanoukian is the kind of doctor you wish for. Competent, compassionate and available.

Excellent team dynamics. Worked together with everyone willing to help and competent at their job.

Dr. Chung is such an incredible provider. Very clinical but with caring bedside manner and explains questions patiently.

I followed Dr. Cathie Chung to The Angeles Clinic. She is a TRUE Health CARE provider!!! She is thorough, easy to talk to, thoughtful, comprehensive, efficient and so knowledgeable, has a good memory of issues and makes me feel heard and cared about not just a number!

I will always recommend Dr Piro and staff

Always top notch in every aspect

Dr. Piro, is kind, compassionate, Thorough and unbelievably brilliant

Dr. Nikolova is a excellent doctor with a lot of knowledge and very good explanations. I highly recommend, very happy with her.

Dr. Chang explained his evaluation of my problems thoroughly and gave me several alternatives to reduce my symptoms.

I can't say enough about Dr. Balmanoukian' s expertise or manner, so I'll just stop here.

It is a very caring and safe place. The office is immaculate and everyone is concerned about the patient's safety.

I would highly recommend Cedars-Sinai to any family and friends looking for medical care, especially the amazing Dr. Bobbie Rimel and her outstanding support staff. 5+++

Dr. Mehmi is phenomenal!

Best in class knowledge and personable within a very sensitive field of medicine 10+

Dr. Chung is an excellent communicator and discussed with me my illness and my options very clearly and understandable.

Dr. Cathie Chung cares - she listens, can explain complicated diagnosis/prognosis and goes above and beyond for excellent patient care.

Couldn't be more satisfied with the doctor and team.

I have been treated at The Angeles Clinic since 2008. I could not ask for better care.

The best staff on the whole planet

First class clinic and staff.

One of the most personable, caring physicians I have encountered. He is exceptionally thorough with discussing options and listening to my concerns and answering questions.

Both of my doctors, Dr. Faries and Dr. Mehmi, listen well to my concerns and explain things with patience and caring. I cannot rate them high enough.

THE DOCTOR WAS FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY. I WISH MORE WERE LIKE HIM.JUST WONDERFUL, KIND AND SUPER IN EVERY WAY

Dr. Lasner is by far one of the best doctors I have ever seen in my 72 years of life.

The doctor was kind, empathetic, and reassuring. He was very knowledgeable and made sure I understood his detailed explanation. He even showed me pictures of previous surgeries in order to ease my anxiety about my upcoming surgery.

I would give Dr Balmanoukian ten stars if I could. She is always extremely attentive to anything I need and she is always very prompt in her response when I reach out by email.

Dr. Rimel was top notch. I felt completely informed and confident of her expertise.

GREAT EXPERIENCE ON EVERY LEVEL. I AM SO HAPPY I WASABLE TO GET TO SEE HIM AND HAVE HIS CARE. I WOULD RECOMMENDHIGHLY.

The Social Worker Jennifer knows I am hurting emotionally and understands this and takes the time to talk to me and tries her best to make me feel better bout myself. She is so compassionate and truly cares bout me. She is amazing at her job.






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