Cancer

Lung Cancer Survivor Feels Connected to Hoag

“I was impressed with his expertise with robotic surgery,” she said. “I thought, ‘This is good. I can stay right here and be treated at Hoag.’”

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Diabetes Center

A Diabetes Success Story 75 Years in the Making

“It’s never too late to make a life change.”

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  • Heart & Vascular

    Stu News Publisher Has a New Appreciation for Hoag

    “Hoag is an extraordinary place. Their doctors are the best in the business, and their programs are nationally renowned.”

  • Outpatient Rehabilitation

    Hoag Rehabilitation Services Helps Police Offer

    The progress from where I was to where I am now, is a huge motivator to keep going.

  • Neuroscience

    Grateful Patient Works to "Pay it Forward"

    “Dr. Schrage was like a godsend to me, someone who could finally provide me with the help that I so desperately needed. After my first consultation with Dr. Schrage, I knew she was the right medical professional for me.”

  • After 70 Years of Pain, Surgery Has Marlene Kelley Dancing Again

    “Dr. Ozgur is my sweetheart,” said Marlene. “He’s given me my life back.”

  • Cancer

    Complex Bladder Cancer Patient Finds Experience & Compassion

    “I am not sure what Hoag is doing different, but it shows. All of their staff is so caring and beyond qualified. They were constantly focused on my needs and I never felt lost in my cancer journey,” said Chuck.

  • Neuroscience

    Hoag Stokes Fire Captain's Ambitious Rehab Goals

    “People ask me, ‘How did you do it?’ And I always say, ‘Faith, family, friends and a lot of hard work,” he said. “Hoag bought in and really pushed me. I’m still getting better.”

  • Diabetes Center

    Fullerton Resident Vigilant in Fight Against Diabetes

    James Tillman couldn’t understand why his throat was so incredibly dry. Even after guzzling three 32-ounce bottles of water and getting a good night’s rest, the dryness persisted. A healthy, 26-year old, James had begun to notice that over the past four months he was feeling fatigued and abnormally thirsty. By August 2018, his symptoms … Read More

  • Cancer

    Four Breast Cancer Diagnoses. Two Rare Genetic Mutations.

    Breast surgeon, Dr. Sadia Khan, walked me through every step of the process from the diagnostic work up, to testing with genetic counselors and discussing my surgical options. I love the way she was able to take the medical terms and make them understandable through analogies. She has such positive energy and made me feel more comfortable through this difficult process.

  • Hoag’s CLIMB Program Cares for the Caregivers & Their Children

    "Within the first week of diagnosis, I was thinking, ‘How do we manage this in terms of mental health?’ I’ve never had therapy before. Nobody in our nuclear family has. We have never had to navigate anything like this."