Dr. Simon Kaspar Ashiku JR., MD

I had pneumonia and needed to sugically remaining bacteria. He put be at ease before the operation. He and his team had a way making this anxious ordeal pleasant. I thank him and his interns for understanding the need for the surgery.

My husband has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Dr. Ashiku will be his surgeon. He already inserted a feeding tube and his port for chemo. So far, we are so impressed with his compassion and expertise. We are blessed to have him as our doctor. I know the surgery will go well because of Dr. Ashiku. We are glad to have you in California. Thank you!

Dr Ashiku performed my wedge section bak in 2006 at the Beth Israel Hospital. I miss him and wish he was still there. he now works in another Hospital bout in California....Boy are they Lucky they got him!!!!

There is no better physician than Dr. Ashiku, his compassion coupled with his extraordinary competence is an unbeatable pairing for a surgeon and any human being. There aren't words to describe the sense of safety this man engenders, while still informing of risks and prognosis. In office visits he spends between :40 minutes to over an hour, calmly explaining everything, showing me comparisons of imaging studies, explaining rationale behind decisions. I could go on and on, but I'll end by saying "I have been touched deeply by this man. I can only wish him the best life, as he has so earned this."

Dr. Ashiku performed difficult operation took 18 hrs. of surgery to repair my lungs and four years later I am inexcellent health 100%,fishing, hunting making love...