Family

“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.”

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."

They were very good at making me feel like I was being taken car e of and I was not just a number
being passed through the system

Hoag is Well Worth the Trip for Santa Barbara Tonsil Cancer Patient

I didn’t know anybody at Hoag; I just knew it’s where I needed to be

“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.”

Robotic surgery is also utilized in the fight against cancer – as was the case for Gloria Medlin, a devoted mother, grandmother and energetic Irvine resident. During her annual well-woman check-up, Gloria discussed with her physician that she had been having post-menopausal spotting. She was referred to a gynecologist who performed a biopsy, which determined … Read More