For almost 50 years, Debra Hulsey of Porterville suffered from an upset stomach.

"It started when I was a child. I suffered a lot. I always had an upset stomach and was always vomiting," Debra said. "Thirty years ago I was told that there was nothing that could b…

And, jumping into a propeller airplane, the two friends, along with Martin's wife, flew over 1,078 miles to Porterville for treatment.

"I heard Miles mention the procedure when he had his hernia," Martin said. "Miles had recommended Dr. Pandya and once I figured …

Instead of going to UCLA or Stanford medical center, a Washington man last week piloted a Cessna 150 to Porterville to have a specific type of hernia surgery done.

The reason Miles Erickson flew into Porterville is a matter of trust — for the Bard Kugel hernia pa…

A local general surgeon and his family foundation have been recognized as the 2013 Outstanding Medical Reserve Corps Partner Organization after Dr. Gaurang Pandya, and the Pandya Family Foundation were selected for the honor.

Pandya was also recognized Tuesday mo…

Dr. Gaurang Pandya was pleased and surprised by his last minute victory in the Sierra View District Hospital board of trustees race.

Final numbers from the Tulare County Election Office indicate Dr. Pandya ended with 80 more votes than incumbent Brent Gill — enou…