The Los Angeles General Medical Center is reaching out to the locals through media outlets, in a bid to receive assistance with identifying a patient currently admitted under their care since September 13, 2024. The male patient has been labeled as John Doe due to a lack of identification and any forthcoming family or friends that might shed light on his identity. John Doe, as described by the hospital, is a 78-year-old man standing at 5'9" and weighing approximately 224 pounds, with a medium build, white hair, and light brown eyes.
According to a bulletin published by Los Angeles County, the Department of Health Services has provided contact details for those who might have information about John Doe’s identity. Contacts at the hospital include Cristol Perez, a clinical social worker available Sunday through Wednesday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 323-409-4317, and Cesar Robles, another clinical social worker, reachable from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at 323-409-6884. The primary Department of Clinical Social Work can also be reached at 323-409-7672.
The hospital has also made provisions for inquiries that come in after standard working hours. Those with potentially relevant information can get in touch with the Department of Emergency Medicine, Social Work Department at 323-409-6883 anytime from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
As this situation continues to develop, the Los Angeles General Medical Center remains hopeful that the public’s input will lead to a positive outcome.
