Zacharia Reda, MD

Dr. Zacharia Reda is one of the most passionate and dedicated physicians I have ever known. Back in the in the year 2000, my son was born and Dr. Reda saved his life. Having an HMO medical insurance plan at the time, I had experienced a difficult time otaining medical treatment and testing authorized by the insurance company for my son. At that time, my son was very sick and medical testing was crucial. This went on for months. I tried and tried to get medical tests authorized by his pediatrician and HMO, yet was unsuccessful. As each day past, my son became sicker. I was told by his doctor at the time that the reason why the various antibiotics prescribed were not working was because my son had a virus. I knew something was wrong, so I chose to go out on my own. I was determined to find a medical specialist who would treat my son and find the answers as to why none of the antibiotics would work on him. I researched physicians in the local area and found Dr. Reda. I immediately called Dr. Reda’s office (Newport Childrens Medical Group), and explained my situation to Dr. Reda and his staff. I informed the office that I would have to pay cash to them because my medical insurance company was unwilling to authorize diagnostics testing and treatment with a medical specialist for my son. Dr. Reda agreed to see my son immediately and conducted all tests needed. Within days my son was diagnosed with a serious immune disorder called Hypogammaglobulinemia. Basically his immune system was not working and he was in need of emergency medical treatment (IVIG treatments and hospitalization), in order to save his life. My son was dying and medical treatment was critical. The infections in his little body were taking over because his immune system was not strong enough to overcome any illness. Dr. Reda began to battle the insurance company with me, advocating for treatment for my son. In a team effort, Dr. Reda collaborated with the assigned HMO physician with a goal to obtain authorization for emergency medical treatment. With great efforts, my son was finally admitted to CHOC Hospital for emergency medical treatment under life or death. Even though the HMO medical insurance company to this day has never authorized even one cent for my son’s medical treatment, that never stopped Dr. Reda nor did it stop CHOC Hospital. Dr. Reda made sure my son, who was not even one year old at the time, stay alive. I will always be grateful to Dr. Reda because he listened when nobody else would. That is what saved my sons’ life. If you are looking for a best friend for a Doctor, then Dr. Reda is not for you. If you are looking for one of the most knowledgeable, attentive and passionate physicians out there, then Dr. Reda is the one you should choose. It has been 12 years now. My son is presently very healthy and by the age of 5 his immune system began to work and start producing immunities. All of my children are now seen by Dr. Reda. Dr. Reda continues to be thought of and respected in the highest regard.
Sincerely,
C. Greeley-​Jepson and family