Meet Our Team
At Hoag our dedicated, multidisciplinary team of breast technicians, radiologists, surgeons, nurse navigators and other cancer specialists are here to support you through your personalized breast health journey.
Breast Radiologists
Hoag’s dedicated fellowship-trained breast radiologists focus entirely on breast images and provide exceptional expertise in mammography and other screening and diagnostic imaging methods.
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January K. Lopez, MD
- Medical Director, Breast Imaging at Hoag Breast Center
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Jennifer M. Overstreet, MD
- Associate Director of Breast Imaging, Hoag Breast Center
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Nina R. Woldenberg, MD
- Radiology
Breast Surgeons
Hoag’s breast surgeons are known for their experience and expertise in treating breast conditions and diseases such as breast cancer while conserving the breast as much as possible. They strive to help patients achieve better health while looking and feeling better than ever. Hoag Breast Program is the largest volume provider of breast surgery in Orange County. More women chose Hoag for their breast cancer surgery than any other hospital in the state of California (California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information, 2021).
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Melvin J. Silverstein, MD
- Gross Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Medical Director, Hoag Breast Center
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Heather R. Macdonald, MD
- Medical Director, Hoag Early Risk Assessment Program & Hoag High Risk Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program
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Sadia Khan, DO
- Medical Director, Breast Surgical Oncology
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Nirav B. Savalia, MD
- Medical Director, Oncoplastic & Aesthetic Breast Surgery
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Elizabeth C. Kraft, MD
- General Surgery
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Lincoln M. Snyder, MD
- General Surgery
Breast Nurse Navigators
Hoag’s caring breast nurse navigators support you every step of your breast health journey, providing expert guidance and help, from preventive measures all the way to treatments, with compassion.
Breast Cancer Medical Oncologists
The Hoag Breast Cancer Medical Oncologists team specializes in medical treatment of cancer. This team is dedicated utilizing the correct medication to treat every patient’s unique cancer with a strong understanding of how cancer behaves and grows. Meet the team.
Radiation Oncologists
The Hoag Radiation Oncology Team consists of many members, some of which our patients become very familiar with on a daily basis and others who are hard at work behind the scenes. Our main goal is to provide patients with the best care possible, using the latest technologies, in a safe and proven manner. Hoag’s expert radiation oncology team consists of several specialized individuals who are specially trained, licensed and/or certified to aide in your care. Meet the team.
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.