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 leading-edge technology, and access to clinical trials.

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 dementia through tangible lifestyle changes such as encouraging patients to be physically and socially active. 

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.