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Hoag Digestive Health Institute is home to a team of highly skilled, compassionate clinicians dedicated to the care of patients with general and complex gastrointestinal conditions. Ranked in the top 3% in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the team focuses on a wholistic approach to gastrointestinal (GI) care, starting with support services … Read More

Q: What is unique about Gynecologic Oncology at Hoag? A: When I was in medical school, I discovered my passion for gynecologic oncology. As a gynecologic oncologist, you have the privilege to be your patient’s provider and champion throughout the entire process, from diagnosis to completion of therapy, providing both chemotherapy and surgery. It is … Read More

Q: How can I keep my brain healthy as I age? A: There is no cure yet for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but we understand its mechanisms enough that we can now offer medications and suggest lifestyle changes to keep people who are at-risk of dementia from ever developing advanced symptoms of the disease. In addition … Read More

“I think about Jon every day,” Ruud said. “I feel lucky, in a way, to be part of this trial.”   Not a day goes by that Olav Ruud doesn’t think about Jon Engen. Ruud befriended the three-time Olympian cross country racer years ago, bonding over their shared first language, Norwegian, and their love of … Read More

“I feel so blessed. Hoag has been such an amazing place to receive care.”   At the height of the pandemic, people across the nation stood outside their homes, banging pots and pans and cheering to show their deep appreciation for health care workers. Meanwhile, one of those health care workers sat in a recovery … Read More

The treatment of breast cancer gets better every year, more precise, more effective. But to Hoag, better is not good enough. Hoag’s Cancer Clinical Research Program works to improve the tools physicians can use to treat diseases of all types, including offering several innovative trials targeting advanced breast cancer. Hoag has many breast cancer clinical … Read More

Orange County has always been a mecca for sports, but with the impact COVID-19 had on pausing sports in California this past year, it’s become increasingly important that individuals and athletes seek care of a medical professional before returning to play or increasing their activity level in order to avoid injury. Hoag and Hoag Orthopedic … Read More

Q: What are the latest advancements in hip replacements? A: Hip replacement surgery is long considered the gold standard treatment for severe arthritis. After patients have exhausted minimally invasive treatment options, and x-rays have confirmed the deterioration of the hip joint, a joint replacement procedure can be performed as an inpatient or same-day surgery at … Read More

In 2018, Lynda Strait noticed herself getting weak and tired. Her heart would pound at night so badly, she couldn’t sleep on her side. The once-regular gym-goer could no longer make it from her garage to her front door without getting winded. “I said to my daughter, ‘If I have to live with this the … Read More