Obtaining your cancer care from a medical team that treats a high volume of patients with your specific cancer type has its advantages namely, successful patient outcomes. Studies show that physicians who treat large numbers of patients with a specific disease achieve better patient outcomes.
Hoags expert medical team and higher than national figure survival rates are just two reasons why the majority of patients diagnosed at Hoag remain at Hoag for treatment. Hoag also has specialized plastic surgeons on staff who are experts in breast reconstruction for patients who undergo mastectomy.
Medical oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer through the use of chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy. If you are going through treatment, your medical oncologist will play an important role in your treatment plan.
Radiation oncologists specialize in radiation therapy. At Hoag, all of our radiation oncologists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology. They will discuss the role of radiation therapy as part of a patients treatment plan. Visit Hoag Radiation Oncology for details about Hoags radiation oncology team and services.
Your nurse navigator will assist you through Hoags comprehensive breast cancer program. They will serve an important role as facilitator to guide for you, answer questions and provide support through each phase of treatment.
Hoag offers clinical social workers as a support to you during your breast cancer journey. This caring and professional team provides one-on-one support, and directs you, or family and friends, to helpful resources within Hoag and the community.Hoags social workers can be reached at 949-536-7332.
Hoag Family Cancer Institute provides a dedicated team of genetic counselors that offer risk assessment counseling and genetic testing to individuals with a personal or family history of breast cancer. Approximately 400 new patients are seen each year through the Hereditary Cancer Program.
Hoags Nutrition Services provides comprehensive nutrition counseling and support to breast cancer patients and survivors. Denise Lohman, RD is dedicated to helping patients meet their nutritional goals and understand the valuable relationship between good nutrition and health.
From the moment you step into our comfortable, women-only environment, Hoag for Her Center for Wellness experienced, helpful team is here to support you on your personal journey to optimal health and wellness.
Our nationally recognized Womens Health Specialists are credentialed to provide you with the highest level of personalized care. Each of our caring practitioners works together in partnership with you and your physician to help you achieve your unique health and wellness goals.
More than 30,000 inpatients and 450,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. As one of Californias leading health care organizations, Hoag is renowned for its excellence, specialized health care services and exceptional physicians and staff.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has taken personalized care to an unsurpassed level among Orange Countys health care providers. Since 1952 weve carried out our mission to serve the local community by providing health care services of the highest quality. Our core pillars of success are based on quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Robert T. Braithwaite is President and Chief Executive Officer of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. He is the senior executive responsible for all aspects of hospital operations and quality of care, and he directs a 20-member executive leadership team.
All of us owe a debt of gratitude to the dedicated physicians and nurses supported by committed donors and volunteers whove come before us. With your continued partnership, Hoag is committed to being the gold standard of care in Orange County, and across the nation.