Heart & Vascular

“We assumed we couldn’t have children. I look at my three kids, and I think, ‘Dr. Raney gave me this.’ He worked so hard and sacrificed time with his family to give me mine.”

“I didn’t want open-heart surgery. I am thankful for the development of this technology. I’m living in a wonderful age.”

From generation to generation, Hoag has improved — and many times, saved — lives, including mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, brothers and sisters. And grandfathers and grandsons. Sean Porter is reminded of that fact every time he looks into his grandfather’s eyes. Bill Porter had a heart attack and subsequent heart surgery by a … Read More

"Everybody here is outstanding."

I felt I was too young for such a drastic diagnosis so I got a second opinion

“I have no doubt that if we had landed at any other hospital, Mark wouldn’t have made it,” Cindy says. “It sounds corny, but Hoag is special.”

“I can’t find the words to describe my satisfaction,” Wolgemuth said. “There is something quite special about Hoag. It’s a very professional hospital, but there is a caring and consideration for the patients that lets you know you’re not just another patient.”​

“I’m extremely thankful that TAVR was available so close to home and by such an experienced, caring team.”