Hoag MD Podcast

Dr. Ozgur, neurosurgeon and director of the Hoag Spine Institute, shares the benefits of a multi-modal approach to spine care and how Hoag’s Spine Institute is trailblazing a path toward more comprehensive patient care and better outcomes.  

In this episode, Dr. Subbarao Myla, the medical director of cardiac and endovascular labs and cardiovascular research at the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute at Hoag, shares how Hoag is at the forefront of innovation when it comes to cardiovascular clinical trials.

Listen as Kathy Azeez-Narain, senior vice president of digital innovation, shares how Hoag is collaborating with physicians to develop all-encompassing digital tools, such as Hoag Compass and Nona, that generate better outcomes for patients.  

In this episode, Dr. Pawel Jankowski, director of Spinal Deformity Surgery at Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, shares the signs of adult degenerative scoliosis that Hoag physicians should look out for in patients to refer them to specialists like himself. Dr. Jankowski discusses how Hoag is shaping the future of spine care through their multidisciplinary teams, the implementation of l...

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Ritter, the Larkin Family Endowed Chair in Integrative Brain Health and director of the Memory & Cognitive Disorders Program in Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, discusses leading-edge research and treatment developments in the field of Alzheimer’s Disease. He explains how Hoag physicians can encourage patients of all ages to reduce their risk factors of...

In this episode, Dr. David Lagrew, Jr., chief of service at the maternal-fetal medicine program at Hoag’s Women’s Health Institute, discusses the role of maternal-fetal medicine and how different specialties come together to ensure the safety of both the mother and baby. Dr. Lagrew also shares how Hoag is working towards the goal of being the safest place to deliver a baby in California. 

Anusha Wijeyakumar MA, CPC, E-RYT, dip mentoring and wellness consultant for Hoag, shares mindfulness and meditation tips to prevent burnout.

Dr. David Ahn, program director of the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag, discusses the latest technologies and treatment options available to optimize care plans for patients with diabetes.

Dr. Elizabeth Raskin, surgical director for the Margolis Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program within Hoag’s Digestive Health Institute, discusses the importance of gut health and mental health, and how they create the mind-gut connection.

As part of women’s health month, Dr. January Lopez, director of Breast Imaging at Hoag Breast Center, joins us to discuss advances in breast imaging and how Hoag has positioned itself as the top breast program in Orange County.

Dr. Michael Demeure, Otis Healy Family Endowed Chair in Applied Genomics and program director of the Hoag precision medicine program discusses the revolutionary ways Hoag is using precision medicine to not only treat cancer, but also prevent it.  

Dr. Gary A. Ulaner, the James & Pamela Muzzy Endowed Chair in Molecular Imaging and Therapy and director of Molecular Imaging and Therapy for the Hoag Family Cancer Institute, speak about advances in molecular medicine and what the future holds.

Dr. Carlos Becerra, medical director of cancer research for the Hoag Family Cancer Institute discusses Hoag’s clinical trials program and why Hoag is uniquely positioned to bring Phase 1 trials to the community. 

Dr. Steven Wang, medical director of dermatologic oncology at the Hoag Family Cancer Institute discusses skin cancer prevention and why using sunscreen year-round, including during the winter season, is so important.

Dr. Dipti Itchhaporia, the Eric & Sheila Samson Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Health and director of disease management for the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute at Hoag, discusses what women need to know about heart disease.