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Nationally recognized for high quality gastroenterology and GI surgery, Hoag’s Foregut (Esophagus & Stomach) Program delivers advanced medical management and surgical techniques for complex esophageal and stomach disorders. These are the disorders that keep people up at night in intense pain. The medical conditions that impair a person’s ability to socialize. To enjoy life. Hoag’s … Read More

A hiatal hernia is a weakening of the diaphragm where part of the stomach moves its way into the chest from the abdomen. This impacts the function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a ring of muscle at the lower end of the esophagus that helps keep stomach contents and acid from being regurgitated into … Read More

You may be one of the millions of people wearing a smartwatch that measures heart rhythm. But do you know what the gadget’s information means? And more importantly, do you know what to do if your watch alerts you to an irregular heartbeat? “If a patient notices that they are experiencing irregular heartbeats, that could … Read More

Robot-assisted surgery has become a more widespread procedure across multiple areas in medicine. Cardiac surgeons have adopted robotic techniques throughout the years due to the benefits the procedure provides. Such examples include reduced muscle cutting, no broken or displaced bones to gain access to the operation site, and reduced recovery time compared with traditional cardiac … Read More

In a world of rapidly evolving diabetes technology, devices and medications, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center stays at the forefront of therapeutic advances by participating in clinical trials. These studies provide patients access to the latest leading-edge therapies. Recent and current clinical trials include studies that investigate: Medication to delay the progression of … Read More

Back pain permeates every aspect of a person’s health: physical, mental and emotional. Hoag’s Pain Management Services at the Hoag Spine Institute are just as far-reaching, addressing back and neck pain to help return you to your highest quality of life. Charles De Mesa, D.O., M.P.H., serves as chief of interventional pain, physical medicine & … Read More

This is the most common question I am asked. The fact of the matter is that most patients won’t need surgery to correct their ailments. As it applies to spine health, only about 10% of the patients who are seen by a pain management specialist will need spinal surgery. The vast majority of patients will … Read More

From girlhood to adulthood, motherhood through menopause, a woman’s health care needs change over time. Hoag is here for every stage, at every age. “Choosing a Hoag gynecologist can help set a woman on a healthy path for life,” said Pantea Mozayeni, M.D., Hoag OB/GYN. “This is the doctor who will educate her about gynecologic … Read More

With Hoag’s online services, you can schedule and manage appointments, book a follow-up visit or telehealth appointment, and view your doctor’s availability. All with the click of a button. Hoag offers three different paths to online access – hoagmedicalgroup.com, hoag.org and HoagConnect MyChart – through which you can manage your care with more ease and … Read More

What makes Orange County one of the most desirable places to live on Earth is also what makes the Hoag Melanoma & Skin Cancer Program so vital to our community: the sun. More than 1,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer in Orange County every year. That is a higher rate per capita than both … Read More