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Nationally recognized expert in complex cardiac surgery to lead Hoag Cardiovascular Surgery Program Sun to spearhead advanced heart failure initiative Harvard-trained surgeon aims to redefine cardiac care at Hoag NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (May 1, 2025) – Jack Sun, M.D., B.S., M.S., F.R.C.S.C., has been appointed to lead the Cardiovascular Surgery Program at Hoag’s Jeffrey M. … Read More

New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety   NEWPORT BEACH/IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2025 –Recognizing its commitment to patient safety, Hoag’s two hospital campuses have once again received straight “A’s” from The Leapfrog Group in its annual Hospital Safety Grade. This distinction recognizes hospitals that earned an A in … Read More

Parkinson’s disease creates limits. This progressive neurodegenerative disorder leads to tremors, rigidity, and slow movements, which can impact a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks—such as walking up and down stairs, holding utensils, or tying their shoes. Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute is dedicated to removing those limits by creating innovative paths to care. The … Read More

For several months, Hoag has been actively negotiating with Blue Shield California in good faith to establish fair reimbursement rates for the care we provide to Blue Shield members like you. Unfortunately, we have not yet reached an agreement. We understand these negotiations can be concerning for our patients and their families. Please know that … Read More

Take a minute to look inside your mouth. The lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, and the roof and floor of your mouth make up your oral cavity. Oral cancer begins when cells in any of these areas mutate and accumulate, forming a tumor. If left undetected, the cancer can grow and even spread to nearby lymph … Read More

Lisa M. Karamardian, MD, FACOG, Jeffrey M. Carlton Endowed Chair in Women’s Health, in honor of Dr. Anne M. Kent, has spent more than 25 years as one of Hoag’s beloved OB/GYNs. Below, she shares some of her favorite moments as a physician, her inspirations, and advice for those embarking on a similar path in … Read More

Fertility challenges go beyond the empty nursery room walls. Those struggling to conceive often experience stress, guilt, feeling helpless and depression. Taking care of your mental health throughout the fertility journey is essential—and it is possible. Psychological support and counseling have been found to decrease the negative emotions associated with fertility challenges.   “The desire to … Read More

Internationally recognized and respected physician scientist, Dr. Grossman named Executive Medical Director After competitive, nationwide recruitment, Dr. Grossman joins Hoag from USC Grossman’s recruitment is emblematic of a significant period of growth and advancement for Hoag, particularly in cancer research, treatment and prevention NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (April 21, 2025) – Hoag is proud to announce … Read More

When Sonia revealed to her father over dinner that she was seven weeks pregnant with her second child, he was so overwhelmed with joy that he bought wine for the entire restaurant.   The following morning, his excitement quickly turned to terror.   “The next call he gets from me was from the ambulance telling him I’m … Read More

When Amy Rudder first noticed a lump in her right breast, she wasn’t concerned. At just 27, the Hoag ER nurse thought she was too young to have breast cancer. Her perspective shifted dramatically, however, after she met with Hoag OB-GYN Brooke Hargrove, M.D., who ordered an ultrasound.   “I made the mistake of looking over … Read More