Hoag Provides the Best Melanoma Prevention and Treatment Under the Sun
What makes Orange County one of the most desirable places to live on Earth is also what makes the Hoag Melanoma & Skin Cancer Program so vital to our community: the sun. More than 1,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer in Orange County every year. That is a higher rate per capita than both … Read More
Read MoreNew Mom Greets Baby with Wonder and Gratitude After Undergoing Lifesaving Measures
Over dinner, Sonia Jamin’s dad cried tears of joy. When Sonia revealed she was pregnant with her second child, her father was so moved that he wept, laughed and bought wine for the entire restaurant. The following morning found her dad crying again. This time, though, he was terrified. “The next call he gets from … Read More
Read More‘This Has Never Been Done Before:’ Plans Progress for Richard H. Pickup Center for Brain Health
A transformative $50 million gift from the late Newport Beach philanthropist Richard Pickup will change the course of memory and cognitive disorders care at Hoag and nationwide. Richard, who passed away earlier this year, helped shape the course of health care with his longtime support of Hoag neurosciences. Plans for a dedicated Richard H. Pickup … Read More
Read MoreYounger People Are Being Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer. Hoag Has Them Covered
People as young as 20 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a disease once associated exclusively with older adults. While researchers try to unravel the cause of this troubling trend, oncologists at Hoag are educating young people about their risks, and about how to identify and avoid the disease. Hoag is also spreading a message … Read More
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February is Heart Month
February marks American Heart Month, a time for everyone to place extra focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., with one in every three deaths attributed to heart disease and stroke. While some risk factors are out of your control (e.g., family history, gender and age), … Read More
20,000 Robotic Surgeries and Counting
Hoag recently announced it has performed 20,000 robotic surgeries – a milestone achieved by only 10 other medical centers across the U.S. With the highest-volume robotic surgical program of any hospital in the state and the 18th highest-volume nationally, Hoag is a renowned leader in this advanced field of medicine with 12 surgical specialties, almost 70 nurses and … Read More
Top Ranked Orthopedic Care – Right in Your Backyard
When it comes to orthopedic care, it doesn’t get any better than Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) – that’s because it’s the only thing we do. HOI is Orange County’s only specialty hospital and ambulatory surgery center network whose dedication to patient outcomes, safety and experience sets it apart from the rest. Ranked in the top … Read More
Unparalleled Outcomes and Patient Experience
HOI has again named among the top 1% in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s “2021-2022 Best Hospitals List.” In addition, U.S. News also recognized HOI as “High Performing” in Spinal Fusion, Hip Fracture, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement for 2021-2022. This is the seventh year that HOI has been nationally ranked among … Read More
Advanced Endoscopy Sets Its Scopes on the Future of Digestive Health
Advanced endoscopy holds a special place in digestive health care. Minimally invasive with virtually no side effects, an endoscopy can diagnose and treat a growing number of gastrointestinal issues, from hernias to polyps to cancer, with just the use of a long, thin scope. As interventional medicine has progressed from open surgery, to laparoscopic, to … Read More
Hoag Introduces AI in Colonoscopy Screenings
Hoag is the first hospital in California to offer an artificial intelligence (AI) enhancement to patients receiving a colonoscopy. Using the GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module, Hoag’s physicians have begun putting the promise of AI to work in detecting polyps and other colorectal abnormalities with added confidence. “This is a powerful new tool in our … Read More
Ask the Clinician – Lee F. Carter, M.D.
Q: A body scan found calcium (plaque) in my arteries. What should I do? A: Your arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your body’s tissues. Healthy arteries are free of plaque that can restrict blood flow. Blockages can begin to build up in the arteries when fat starts to enter the lining of … Read More
Ask the Clinicians – James Suchy, M.D.
Q: What type of patients do sports medicine physicians treat? A: A common misconception is that sports medicine physicians only care for competitive athletes. In fact, we treat everyone from youth athletes and weekend warriors to active people and elite athletes. When you see us, you are seeing a medical provider who is passionate about keeping you … Read More
Ask the Clinicians – Victor Yu, M.D.
Q: What clinical advancements are offered for the treatment of gastrointestinal issues? A: As part of a group of doctors who take care of the majority of inpatients at Hoag, I am often managing patients with severe acute gastrointestinal (GI) issues, such as acute GI bleeding. GI bleeding can sometimes be challenging to manage, often … Read More
Ask the Clinicians – Shawn Zardouz, M.D.
Q: What are some emerging treatments for chronic low back pain and neuropathy? A: Approximately 30 million individuals suffer from peripheral neuropathy and one in five individuals suffer from chronic lower back pain in the United States. Relatively newer treatments for the pain associated with peripheral neuropathy and lower back pain include spinal cord stimulation … Read More