I am a diabetic. Dr. Malkani has been my endocrinologist for at least 12 years and has brought my diabetes under control. I also have stiff persons syndrome, which only 350 people in the country have. It took 5 doctors, but finally Dr. Pertusi, who is no longer with UMass Memorial, found the problem, medicated it with diazepam and took the incredible pain away. I also see Dr. Moonis to keep an eye on my SPS and Dr. Chopra maintains my physical condition for my SPS. My primary care, Dr. Nancy Bennet, has been the most caring and supportive person for all my conditions and your lab staff have been outstanding! I will never go to another facility other than UMass Memorial, Worcester, unless recommended to do so. You have been awesome to me. Thank you! -Eric Miller
UMass Memorial is a awesome place. All the nurses and doctors that I deal with are great. Dr. Ennis and staff, Dr. Brown and staff, Dr. Skowronska and staff and the Pain Management Center. - Robin Northup
I'm well because Dr. Kay gave me the chance to act my age and live a normal life. Growing up with JA is tough because it’s hard to explain to people that kids get arthritis too and pain is such a hidden disease. When simple tasks like brushing your teeth and walking downstairs are a challenge, you feel the disease winning. I felt like I was losing control of who I was as a person. I did not want to become a victim to arthritis. Deciding to go to a university and RA doctor that was not close to my hometown was a decision that I was not going to let arthritis make for me. Dr. Kay worked seamlessly with my doctor at school and it made the transition easy and stress free. He answers my emails immediately and is so accommodating to my schedule; when I am home for a couple of days he always makes time for me. Dr. Kay cares and his interest in my life and hobbies is proof of that. He doesn't minimize my pain but pushes me to participate in everything that I set my mind on. He provides solutions to pain that are manageable and not life altering. I can carry on as though I have no disease. I'm well because Dr. Kay gave me back my ability to do my favorite hobby of running and that allows me to me at my happiest. - Rena Samuels