Digestive Health Institute

Liver Program

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Meet Our Liver Program Team

Hepatology Specialists

Tse-Ling Fong, MD

Tse-Ling Fong, MD

Co-Director, Liver Program, Hepatology

Brian Lee, MD

Brian Lee, MD

Co-Director, Liver Program, Hepatology

Patrick Lee, MD

Patrick Lee, MD

Hepatology

Stephanie Chen, NP

Stephanie Chen, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Monique Quint, NP

Monique Quint, NP

Hepatology Specialist

Joan Park, L.V.N.

Joan Park, L.V.N.

Liver Surgeons

Aaron Ahearn, MD

Aaron Ahearn, MD

Division Chief of Abdominal Transplant Program Director Liver Transplant

Christine Chung, DO

Christine Chung, DO

Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery

Ronald F. Wolf, MD

Ronald F. Wolf, MD

Medical Director, Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery

Pathology

David R. Braxton, MD

David R. Braxton, MD

Medical Director, Hoag Molecular Pathology

Interventional Radiology

Jinsoo Andrew Keyoung, MD

Jinsoo Andrew Keyoung, MD

Radiology & Imaging

Trushar Patel, MD

Trushar Patel, MD

Interventional Radiology

Thomas E. Velling, MD

Thomas E. Velling, MD

Interventional Radiology

Alexander S. Misono, MD

Alexander S. Misono, MD

Interventional Radiology

Tust Techasith, MD

Tust Techasith, MD

Interventional Radiology

Medical Oncology

Tara E. Seery, MD

Tara E. Seery, MD

Medical Director, Hepatobiliary Cancer

Care Counselor & Dietician

Kim DeLiema, LCSW

Kim DeLiema, LCSW

Digestive Health Therapist

Chelsea Honrath, RDN

Chelsea Honrath, RDN

Registered Dietitian

Hoag offers the leading comprehensive Liver Program in Orange County, ensuring seamless, coordinated care from diagnosis through treatment. Our team, led by renowned hepatologist and liver specialists, collaborate on innovative and comprehensive therapies.

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Non-Invasive Elimination of Liver Tumors

Hoag is excited to be one of only two hospitals in California to offer Histotripsy by HistoSonics®. Histotripsy is a non-invasive, ultrasound technology that is used to eliminate targeted liver tumors at a sub-cellular level. The technology uses high amplitude, very short pulses to create a “bubble cloud.”

Patient scans on monitor

FibroScan Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tool

Hoag is the only hospital in Orange County to offer a state-of-the-art, non-invasive technology for liver screening called FibroScan®, the first device to be FDA-approved for diagnosing and managing patients with liver disease without the side effects or complications of a needle biopsy. This latest innovation is just one example of Hoag’s desire to provide world-class care right here in Orange County.

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Top Hospital in OC for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Hoag has been recognized as a top hospital in Orange County by U.S. News and World Report for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery for 2024-2025. In addition, Hoag was ranked as the #4 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #19 hospital in California, and is the only Orange County hospital in the top 10.

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Advanced Endoscopy

Hoag offers the highest-quality advanced endoscopy services in Newport Beach, Irvine and the surrounding areas. The role of endoscopy in liver disease is both diagnostic and interventional. One such example is the endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), which uses a special endoscope with a built-in miniature ultrasound probe. This technology provides your doctor with more information than other imaging tests by providing detailed images of your liver.

Doctors checking screen

Innovation Through Clinical Trials & Research

Our groundbreaking clinical trials in precision medicine, molecular imaging and therapy, immunotherapy/cell therapy and a number of other Phase I-IV clinical trials are changing lives in Orange County and beyond. Through innovative clinical trials, Hoag works to advance liver treatment options and improve health care by exploring the safety and effectiveness of new drugs, therapies, medical devices, and clinical and surgical methods.

Liver clinical trials

Doctors looking in microscope

Healthy Liver Diet

Did you know that coffee and green tea contain antioxidants that can contribute to a healthy liver? Also good for your liver: cuciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout and kale), berries, nuts, olive oil and garlic.

Healthy Breakfast

Discover Our Whole-Person Approach to Care

Explore real-world support services that integrate wellness, nutrition and mental resilience with compassionate care so you can live your best possible life.

Liver resources

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Our Locations

Newport Beach Digestive Health Institute

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

500 Superior Avenue, Suite 100

Newport Beach, CA 92663

949-764-8379

Hoag Health Center - 16405 Sand Canyon Irvine

Hoag Hospital Irvine

Hoag Hospital Irvine

16405 Sand Canyon Ave., Suite 280

Irvine, CA 92618

949-764-8379

Hoag's Newport Beach location

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

1 Hoag Drive, East Tower, 2nd Floor

Newport Beach, CA 92663

949-764-5538

Irvine Expansion

Hoag Hospital Irvine

Hoag Hospital Irvine

16200 Sand Canyon Ave.

Irvine, CA 92618

949-517-3191

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Comprehensive Liver Transplant Care at Hoag

Pre‑ & Post‑Transplant Care

Hoag provides comprehensive liver transplant pre‑ and post‑operative care, supporting patients and families at every step of the journey. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with referring transplant centers to deliver coordinated evaluations, ongoing monitoring, and long‑term follow‑up care — all close to home. From medical optimization and advanced imaging to post‑transplant recovery and lifelong management, Hoag ensures continuity of care with a patient‑first approach.

Liver Transplant Newsroom Release

Liver Transplantation at Hoag — Coming Soon

Hoag is expanding its advanced surgical services with plans to offer liver transplantation in the near future. This next phase reflects Hoag’s continued investment in leading‑edge clinical programs designed to meet the growing needs of our community. As this program develops, Hoag remains committed to delivering exceptional outcomes, compassionate care, and seamless patient experiences.

Liver Conditions

Cirrhosis

Hoag uses specialized imaging and testing to diagnose cirrhosis, a serious stage of liver disease that often develops gradually and may go unnoticed until complications arise.

Fatty Liver Disease

Hoag uses advanced diagnostic technologies to identify fatty liver disease, a common condition that can quietly worsen and lead to inflammation or scarring over time.

Fibrosis

Hoag uses noninvasive diagnostic tools to detect liver fibrosis, an early stage of scarring that can progress without clear symptoms if left untreated.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Hoag uses comprehensive diagnostic testing to identify hepatitis B, a viral liver infection that may remain asymptomatic for years while causing progressive liver damage.

Hepatitis C

Additional Conditions

Hepatocellular Cancer

Hoag uses advanced imaging and diagnostic technologies to accurately detect hepatocellular cancer, a primary liver cancer that often develops silently in patients with underlying liver disease.

Metastatic Cancer to the Liver

Liver Cysts

Pyogenic Liver Disease

Diagnostics & Treatments

Abdominal Ultrasound

Attenuation Imaging (ATI)

Computed Tomography (CT)

FibroScan Non-Invasive Diagnostics

Histotripsy

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Conditions we treat

Magnet Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)

Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE)

Magnetic Resonance Multi-Echo Dixon Vibe

Magnetic Resonance Proton Density Fat Fraction (MRI-PDFF)

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