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NL

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Dr. Antonio De la Cruz, R.I.P.
« on: August 14, 2009, 06:30:03 pm »
I was shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Antonio De la Cruz of House Ear Clinic on July 31st at age 65.

From the LA Times:

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-antonio-delacruz8-2009aug08,0,6687186.story
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1.6 cm left AN diagnosed Oct. '07
1.9 cm on 2nd MRI, May '08
Retrosigmoid surgery at House Clinic/St. Vincent's on 8/6/08
(no post-op dizziness, nausea, facial or balance issues)
Thankful for a fantastic team of doctors - Dr. Rick Friedman, Dr. Marc Schwartz, & Dr. Michael Stefan

Lilan

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Re: Dr. Antonio De la Cruz, R.I.P.
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2009, 09:04:28 pm »
OMG! Just seeing the title of the thread tugged at my heart even though I never met him. Thank you for sharing the news.

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Facial nerve hemangioma. Probable dx 7/2008 confirmed 4/2009. Combo middle fossa and translab to remove the blood vessel malformation and snip ruined hearing and balance nerves by Drs. House and Brackmann @ House 6/2009. Doing great!

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Re: Dr. Antonio De la Cruz, R.I.P.
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2009, 11:02:44 am »
Thanks for letting us know about this, Nancy.  I did not have the pleasure of meeting him while I was at House, but I have heard and read many good things about him. 

Cindy
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rt side 1.5 cm - Translab on 11/07/08 Dr. Friedman & Dr. Schwartz of House Ear Institute,
feeling great!

"Life consists not in holding good cards, but in playing well those you do hold."  Josh Billings

Desilu

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Re: Dr. Antonio De la Cruz, R.I.P.
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2009, 06:02:12 pm »
Wow is right! What a great loss. We just never know how long we will be here. I did not know him personally but I'm sure he has touched many peoples lives in a positive way.  He will be missed by many. Thanks for letting us know. Ann
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HEI July 26, 2005
5mm X 8mm Left AN
Middle Fossa
Dr. Brackmann & Dr. Hitselberger

alicia

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Re: Dr. Antonio De la Cruz, R.I.P.
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2009, 08:44:18 am »
I am definitely behind on reading this post.  I am shocked as well.  It is a great loss to HEI.  RIP.
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02/16/18 III to IV post GK Facial Paralysis
12/13/17 Gamma Knife
05/19/09 Translab Larger than expected - Drs used the word "tangerine"   House - Friedman and Schwartz
04/02/09 Diagnosed Left AN 3.2cm x 2.6cm x 2.7cm
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