Dr. Avital Harari, MD

I think Dr. Harari is a brilliant academic and teacher. I would not, however; choose her as my surgeon for my needed parathyroidechtomy.

After being diagnosed for hyperparathyroidism, I was referred to a general surgeon who was quick to schedule me for surgery. Family members (an ER physician and RN) urged me instead to consult with a surgeon who specialized in my issue. This led me to the UCLA Endocrine Center and Dr. Avital Harari. Dr. Harari was in no rush to schedule surgery. She conducted a series of tests and concluded my condition to be borderline. She advised monitoring my numbers over 6 months to a year and then again review my options. After a year, although convinced surgery was likely my best option, Dr. Harari still referred me to an endocrinologist for another opinion. After another series of tests over time, the endocrinologist also advised surgery, giving me confidence in that option. Of course, I wanted Dr. Harari to do the surgery and all went very well. I am grateful to Dr. Harari and hold her in very high esteem for her careful, deliberate approach and the confidence she instilled in her care.

Who is grateful? That would be me. ??????? Recently diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism and needed a parathyroidectomy. Dr. Avital Harari, who is an endocrine surgeon at UCLA, was able to see me right away. I am a physician and she was recommended by several of my fellow docs as their top choice as she is an expert in her field. I cannot recommend Dr. Avital Harari enough. From my first appointment with her to my final post-op visit, her kindness, confidence, and expertise were incredible. Santa Monica Hospital was also great - efficient, great staff, great waiting room and excellent communication with my family. during the surgery. Surgery by an incredible physician? ?. PTH level normal? ? Done. Super-grateful.

Dr Harari is the best . I needed surgery and I was not ready to undergo a procedure . I met Dr Harari and she’s the reason I was able to go through the surgery I needed . She explains and also takes the time to answer your questions and is very patient . She’s absolutely the best . I work in healthcare and she is one of the best clinicians I have ever come across . She gave me a new life and I am so grateful .

When I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer my family and I set out to find the best surgeon we could. I met with 3 different surgeons, all super experienced and very well reviewed/recommended. I chose Dr. Harari because she was the most attentive and genuinely seemed to care. I'm so glad I did-hands down the best Dr. I've ever had. I wish she could be my Dr. for everything for the rest of my life. Truly the world/ our healthcare system would be so much better off if there were more Dr.s like her.

Awesome sense of humor!