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10 Gastroenterologists to Know
Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Physicians are listed in alphabetical order. To nominate a gastroenterologist for future lists, please contact Ariana Portalatin at aportalatin@beckershealthcare.com. Eric Avezzano, MD. Bergen Medical Associates (Emerson, N.J.). Dr. Avezzano earned his medical degree from Stony Brook (N.Y.) University Renaissance School of Medicine. … Read More
Hoag Trial Spells Hope for Cancer Patients
Norma Marquez distinctly remembers the day she learned she had breast cancer. “It was May 1, 2018. I was diagnosed on St. Peregrine’s Feast Day,” the 43-year-old Anaheim resident recalled, explaining Peregrine is the Catholic patron saint of cancer sufferers. A biopsy would confirm an abnormality discovered in Marquez’s mammogram and deliver an especially … Read More
Newport Coast Philanthropists Donate $1M to Hoag for Research, Advancement of Treatments
Photo courtesy of Daily Pilot A Newport Coast couple recently donated $1 million to Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, just one donation of many contributions from the family for more than 20 years, according to hospital officials Thursday. The most recent donation will be split between three funds: the Mohindar & Harriet … Read More
5 Cardiologists on the Move
Below are five cardiologists who recently joined new practices, stepped into new roles or retired. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. If you would like to add a cardiologist move to this list, please email mbean@beckershealthcare.com. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, Calif., welcomed cardiothoracic surgeon Timothy Lee, MD, to the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart … Read More
Hoag Opens Dedicated Center for Researching, Developing and Implementing XR
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, the medical services provider in Orange County, California, USA, has opened a new center dedicated to the application of extended reality (XR) technology in healthcare. The Hoag Center for Advanced Visualization and Immersive Therapeutics, located inside Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute Newport Beach campus, is a testament to the potential … Read More
Hoag Hospital Welcomes Renowned Physicians to its Staff
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach has welcomed three new physicians to its staff. Antonio Castaneda, M.D., a fellowship-trained and widely published gynecologic oncologist, has joined Hoag Gynecologic Oncology, while Hoag has welcomed Tse-Ling Fong, M.D., FACP, FAASLD, as director of the Hoag Liver Program and Caroline Hwang, M.D. as director of the … Read More
Telehealth’s Role in Cardiology? Thoughts from 3 Specialty Leaders
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of telehealth across many healthcare specialties, including cardiology. However, there are some differing views about the extent of its use in the specialty. Here are quotes related to telehealth’s use in cardiology from three cardiologists, taken from recent episodes of Becker’s cardiology and heart surgery podcast. Jeffrey Kuvin, MD. Senior … Read More
Christina Applegate Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Photo courtesy: The New York Times Dr. Yasir Jassam, a board-certified neurologist at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA. Award-winning actress Christina Applegate revealed on social media that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. “It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going,” wrote Applegate in a tweet. Multiple … Read More
Pregnancy and the COVID Vaccine: What Expecting Mothers Should Know
“Is it safe for a pregnant woman to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?” This is the biggest question being asked of OB/GYNs right now. The short answer is “yes.” The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine have come out with strong recommendations that pregnant and lactating women receive … Read More
Commentary: The Hospital that Treated the First Known COVID-19 Patient in the State Sees a Silver Lining
As the world opens up again, many of us are starting to imagine life after COVID-19. But for some survivors of the disease, life will not return to “normal” for months, or even years. Many people who suffered severe illness went on to experience post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), a set of physical problems that include … Read More