Hoag For Life
A Message from Robert T. Braithwaite
Dear Neighbors, I’m happy to report Hoag has been named by U.S. News & World Report as the highest-ranking hospital in Orange County, the fourth-best hospital in greater Los Angeles metropolitan area and the ninth-best in the state. This is the fifth year that Hoag has enjoyed such a high ranking. So why mention it … Read More
This Open Enrollment Season, Get to Know Hoag
As companies return to work, people have a renewed focus and are making careful considerations when choosing a trusted health care partner this open enrollment season. To get to know your options – and make the best decision for you and your family – get to know Hoag. Hoag is the highest-ranked hospital in Orange … Read More
Hoag at Home Program Brings Quality Care to Your Home
With the recent launch of Hoag at Home, experienced doctors are making house calls, offering comprehensive, high-quality and personalized care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Hoag at Home represents an evolution in Hoag’s commitment to the community and a recognition of the changing demographics of the county. People are living longer, healthier … Read More
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