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Compassion. Joy. Love. These are the words that our pediatricians at Hoag Medical Group use when describing why they do what they do. Meet board-certified pediatrician Rachel Zabaneh, M.D., who sees patients out of the HMG Pediatrics office in Foothill Ranch. Dr. Zabaneh believes that listening to her patients is the key to her success. … Read More

Halloween is designed to terrify us. The ghouls! The goblins! The attempts to teach children about portion control while they’re holding pillowcases stuffed with candy! Thankfully, Meghan Gonzalez, R.D., C.D.C.E.S, a Hoag registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist is here to allay parents’ fears of the things that go bump (and crinkle, … Read More

By January Lopez, M.D. For the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been proving itself as an effective tool in breast cancer screening. An ever growing list of research studies have shown that using AI in mammography can safely and efficiently reduce patient wait times while reducing the pressure on in-demand radiologists. This is … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH and IRVINE, Calif., (October 17, 2023) – Hoag is proud to announce the recruitment of Ronald Wolf, M.D., F.A.C.S., as medical director of hepatobiliary and pancreas surgery at Hoag Family Cancer Institute. The fellowship-trained, board-certified surgical oncologist specializes in treating liver, bile duct and pancreatic cancers. “We welcome Dr. Wolf, whose extensive clinical … Read More

 

By: Dr. January Lopez Mammography has been proven to save lives, is fast affordable and widely available. But like all tests in medicine, mammograms aren’t perfect. The truth is there are some breast cancers in some breasts that cannot be detected on screening mammography at the earliest stages. So, what can we do to close … Read More

By: Danielle Dawson, M.A., L.M.F.T. No matter the reason for the lack of intimacy or sex – not being in the mood, feeling self-conscious about your body or abilities, or physical side effects – it is important to understand how to feel good about yourself and be close to someone you love.  Here are four … Read More

Becker’s is thrilled to release its 2023 list of hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs. These organizations have earned national recognition for their work in cancer care. These programs offer leading-edge clinical trials and pioneer research discoveries that expand access to care and enhance patient outcomes.  Many of these cancer programs have earned … Read More

When it comes to reviewing your spine condition and treatment options, making an informed decision is critical. “Getting a second opinion is critical in making a decision about spine surgery,” said Burak Ozgur, M.D., director of the Hoag Spine Center. “We give second opinions, and we welcome our patients to seek them as well. We … Read More

How do you know what is a myth vs. fact when it comes to your health? There is so much information available on the internet and at our fingertips, but how do you know what is truly factual.   During breast cancer awareness month, we are asking breast health experts to weigh in and clear … Read More