NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., September 16, 2021 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today that Antonio Castaneda, M.D., a fellowship-trained and widely published gynecologic oncologist, has joined Hoag Gynecologic Oncology (HGO). Dr. Castaneda comes to Hoag from The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, where he served on staff in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology.
Dr. Castaneda is a nationally respected physician whose research has been published in numerous books and other publications, including both peer-reviewed and non-peer reviewed medical journals. His research and expertise cover a wide spectrum of gynecologic oncology issues, from the COVID-19 pandemic’s implications for women with early-stage cervical cancer, to the incidence of ovarian metastasis in small cell neuroendocrine tumors of the uterine cervix.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Castaneda to our team,” said John V (Jeb) Brown, MD, FACOG, FACS, co-director of Gynecologic Oncology and chair of the Robotics Committee at Hoag. “His experience and insights into researching and treating the serious gynecologic cancers that can afflict women will further build upon Hoag’s reputation for providing extraordinary care to our patients.”
“Hoag is world-renowned for its pioneering advancements in minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, innovative clinical trials and research, and specialty programs for people at higher risk of developing gynecologic cancer,” Dr. Castaneda said. “I have found the team here to be stimulating and inspiring, and I’m looking forward to working together to advance patient care in Orange County.”
After earning his doctorate of medicine from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Dr. Castaneda completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at University of Southern California, where he received the LAC+USC Nurses Choice Award for Patient Care and Professionalism for three consecutive years.
Dr. Castaneda joins Hoag Gynecologic Oncology’s expert, fellowship-trained and board-certified gynecologic oncologists who treat more patients in Orange County than any other health system. These experts work together in the prevention, early detection and treatment of gynecologic cancers using promising new therapies and complementary care.
As a result, Hoag is consistently recognized for its outstanding care. The hospital was designated by the Surgical Review Corporation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (COERS™) for its unparalleled commitment and ability to consistently deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care.
Hoag recently opened an 18-chair dedicated gynecologic infusion center in Newport Beach to provide infusion care and physician appointments in one convenient location. The infusion center is part of Hoag’s patient-centered approach to integrated care, which improves a patient’s experience and outcomes as she goes through her cancer journey.
For more information, visit hoag.org/hgo.
ABOUT HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, that treats more than 30,000 inpatients and 460,000 outpatients annually. Hoag consists of two acute-care hospitals – Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, which opened in 1952, and Hoag Hospital Irvine, which opened in 2010 – in addition to nine health centers and 14 urgent care centers. Hoag has invested $261 million in programs and services to support the underserved community within the past five years, including areas like mental health, homelessness, transportation for seniors, education, and support for single mothers. Hoag is a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes six institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women’s health, and orthopedics through Hoag’s affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. In the 2021 – 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Rankings, Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California. For an unprecedented 23 years, residents of Orange County have chosen Hoag as one of the county’s best hospitals in a local newspaper survey. Visit www.hoag.org for more information.
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