Meet the Team
Breast Cancer Program Directors
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Melvin J. Silverstein, M.D.
- Medical Director, Hoag Breast Center
- Breast Care Expert, Surgeon
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Heather R. Macdonald, MD
- Medical Director of the Hoag Early Risk Assessment Program and the Hoag Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program
- Breast Surgical Oncologist
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Sadia Khan, DO
- Director of Integrative Breast Oncology
- Breast Surgical Oncologist
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Nirav B. Savalia, M.D.
- Director of Oncoplastic and Aesthetic Breast Surgery
Breast Surgeons
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Colleen L. Coleman, M.D.
- Breast Surgeon
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Sadia Khan, DO
- Director of Integrative Breast Oncology
- Breast Surgical Oncologist
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Heather R. Macdonald, MD
- Medical Director of the Hoag Early Risk Assessment Program and the Hoag Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program
- Breast Surgical Oncologist
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Melvin J. Silverstein, M.D.
- Medical Director, Hoag Breast Center
- Breast Care Expert, Surgeon
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Lincoln M. Snyder, M.D.
- Breast Surgeon
Breast Plastic Surgeon
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Nirav B. Savalia, M.D.
- Director of Oncoplastic and Aesthetic Breast Surgery
Breast Cancer Medical Oncologists
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Chaitali S. Nangia, MD
- Director of Breast Cancer Clinical Research and Co-Director of Cellular Therapy
- Leader in Breast, Melanoma and Head and Neck Cancers
- Medical Oncologist
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Robert M. Carroll, MD
- Medical Oncologist/Hematologist
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David M. Burtzo, M.D.
- Medical Oncologist
Radiation Oncologists
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Craig A. Cox, M.D.
- Medical Director, Radiation Oncology Program
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Peter V. Chen, M.D.
- Radiation Oncologist
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Brian S. Kim, M.D.
- Radiation Oncologist
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Kevin Lin, MD
- Radiation Oncologist
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Shane A. Lloyd, MD
- Radiation Oncologist
Breast Radiologists
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January K. Lopez, M.D.
- Director of Breast Imaging, Hoag Breast Center
- Breast Radiologist
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Jennifer M. Overstreet, MD
- Associate Director of Breast Imaging, Hoag Breast Center
- Breast Radiologist
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Brian L. Dubin, MD
- Breast Radiologist
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Zaihleen S. Keller, MD
- Breast Radiologist
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Julie S. Lee, MD
- Breast Radiologist
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Ashley K. Lotfipour, MD
- Breast Radiologist
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Lauralyn R. Markle, M.D.
- Breast Radiologist
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Suneet Pramanik, MD
- Breast Radiologist
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Nicolas Von dem Bussche, M.D.
- Breast Radiologist
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Nina R. Woldenberg, MD
- Breast Radiologist
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Yingding Xu, MD
- Breast Radiologist
Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators
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Claire Chrestensen, BSN, RN
- Clinical Nurse Navigator, Breast Center, Newport Beach
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MaCecilia Fernandez, BSN, RN
- Breast Imaging Navigator, Newport Beach
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Tu Le, RN
- Clinical Nurse Navigator, Breast Center, Irvine
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Kim Noviello, CBPN-IC, CRT, ARRT (R), (M), BS
- Breast Imaging Navigator, Irvine
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Traci Swenson, BSN, RN, OCN
- Breast Cancer
- Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer
Hoag's Precision Medicine Program
Hoag’s Precision Medicine Program combines genomics and genetics to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. Using the latest advances in genomic technologies, targeted therapies and research, our precision medicine program brings together a multidisciplinary team, including a robust genetic counseling group of experts, to provide patients with the latest in innovation and technology. Meet the Precision Medicine Team.
Hoag Family Cancer Institute Genetic Counselors
Hoag Family Cancer Institute provides a dedicated team of genetic counselors that offer hereditary cancer assessment, offering risk assessment and genetic cancer testing to those with a personal or family history of cancer. Learn more and meet the team.
Hoag Family Cancer Institute Social Workers
Being diagnosed with cancer can feel overwhelming at times. Many patients and their families need help with coping and can benefit from supportive counseling. Oncology Clinical Social Workers are available to provide emotional and practical support during all stages of cancer including diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment survivorship. Find out more and meet our team.
Hoag Family Cancer Institute Dietitians
Hoag Family Cancer Institute dietitians work closely with patients’ physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers to ensure complete care. Find out more and meet our team.
Hoag Breast Program Executive Leadership
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Burton Eisenberg, M.D.
- Grace E. Hoag Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair, Hoag Family Cancer Institute
- Professor of Clinical Surgery, Keck School of Medicine
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Allyson Brooks, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
- Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair, Hoag Women's Health Institute
- Senior Physician Executive, Hoag
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Dori Holnagel, MBA
- Vice President Hoag Family Cancer Institute