Daniel Arriola, MD
Matthew 25:40 NIV - “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
I’ve been blessed by God to serve as a physician, especially coming from a background of cyclical homelessness as a youth. I grew up believing that athletics were my call, despite receiving multiple D1 football scholarships, I realized that God had much grander plans for me. Trusting in God, I declined playing college football and attended UCLA for undergrad and medical school. At UCLA, I was first able to experience caring for individuals struggling with homelessness, as I previously did. I realized that all of my obstacles in life have shaped me to serve individuals that share similar hardships as myself. Throughout my journey in medicine, I've gained a passion for mentorship. I’ve created a mentorship program in South LA, for youth that experience those same hardships that I did, to challenge them to pursue professional medical fields. I believe that how we choose to bless others is more important than our own individual achievements.