Hoag Breaks Ground on Irvine Expansion
The sun shone huge in the sky during the groundbreaking of the Sun Family Campus at Hoag Irvine this summer, a perfect backdrop to what Hoag President and CEO Robert T. Braithwaite calls “the brilliant future that lies ahead.” To a welcoming crowd of city officials, hospital administration, physician leaders and community members, Braithwaite said … Read More
Read MoreThe “How to” Guide to Having Your Baby at Hoag
For more than seven decades, more women have trusted Hoag to deliver their babies than any other hospital in the county. At our two Hoag campuses, in Newport Beach and Irvine, close to 8,000 babies are delivered yearly – this is the second highest in the state of California. It is almost an Orange County … Read More
Read MoreNewport Beach Emergency Department Expansion Will Feature Dedicated ‘Fast Track’ Space
To meet the needs of a growing community, Hoag’s Newport Beach Joan & Andy Fimiano Emergency Department is expanding – and improving the patient experience. Among the new features that patients will notice when the expansion opens in 2024 is a dedicated ED Fast Track site, which is designed to serve low acuity patients with … Read More
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Hoag-Quality Care in Laguna Beach
Hoag is pleased to welcome Jared Szymanski, D.O., board-certified family medicine physician to the Laguna Beach community. Dr. Szymanski is thrilled to work alongside colleague and fellow Laguna Beach resident, Jill Panitch, M.D., at the recently expanded and remodeled Hoag Medical Group (HMG) office at 370 Ocean Avenue. Skilled at treating a variety of medical … Read More
When an ER Doctor Battled Cancer During the Pandemic, She Turned to Hoag
At the height of the pandemic, people across the nation stood outside their homes, banging pots and pans and cheered to show their deep appreciation for health care workers. Meanwhile, one of those health care workers sat in a recovery bed inside Hoag Family Cancer Center, quietly expressing gratitude as a patient herself. An ER … Read More
Hoag’s Cancer Clinical Trials Are a Game Changer for Orange County
Hoag is bringing the cancer treatments of tomorrow to Orange County today. Empowered by science, innovative technology and community support, Hoag’s robust cancer clinical trial program targets cancers of all types, many that have progressed on standard treatments with novel approaches and new targeted drugs. Cell Therapy Cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy, involves genetically … Read More
Hoag Maternity Care – Your Partner for New Life
When you’re expecting, you don’t always know what to expect. Fortunately, Hoag does. With the highest volume of deliveries in the county and second highest in the state, Hoag welcomes babies into this world with expertise and compassion, whether facilitating the coordination of care and delivery plans for moms with uncomplicated or high-risk pregnancies. “Hoag’s … Read More
Ask the Doctor – Andrew Keyoung, M.D.
Q: What is pelvic organ prolapse and how can imaging detect if you have it? A: Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition in which a woman’s pelvic floor – which holds up the pelvic organs including the bladder, uterus, vagina, small intestine and rectum – weakens and sags. Due to the weakening, various organs … Read More
Liver Program, Led by Top Hepatologist, Focuses on ‘Team Approach’
When hepatologist Tse-Ling Fong, M.D., was appointed to lead Hoag’s comprehensive liver program, one of the first things he noticed was Hoag’s culture of collaboration. For a specialist like Fong, collaboration is critical. “The liver is unique in that liver disease frequently involves or overlaps with other specialties including oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, infectious disease, pulmonary … Read More
Unsurpassed GI Care in Your Community
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
Ask the Doctor – Dr. Antonio Castaneda, M.D.
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
Ask the Doctor – Gustavo Alva, M.D.
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
Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Offer Innovation & Hope
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