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Women's Health Institute
Ranked top 1% nationally in women's health. We provide expert, compassionate care in maternity, breast, gynecologic health, and minimally-invasive surgery.
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Maternity
Named Best Hospital for Obstetrics 9 years in a row by Women's Choice Award. Hoag provides 24/7 expert care in a safe, supportive setting with private birthing suites and level IIIA NICU.
Breast Health
As OC's only Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence™, Hoag leads the region in breast health, with advanced imaging, AI-enhanced detection, and expert surgical care.
Gynecologic & Pelvic Health
Hoag is a national leader in gynecology and pelvic health. With dual national accreditations in addition to being a nationally designated Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, we offer expert care from adolescence through menopause.
Hoag for Her Center for Wellness
Hoag for Her Center for Wellness offers personalized, integrative care from nationally recognized Women’s Health Specialists, supporting your health at every stage.
Hoag Delivers Exceptional, Nationally Recognized Care for Women at Every Stage of Life
Top 1% for women's health care in the nation
At Hoag, we are proud to be nationally recognized for delivering exceptional women's health care, including maternity care, breast health, and gynecologic health. Our team also holds the prestigious Center of Excellence designation in Obstetric Anesthesia from the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP), reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of safety and care.
Orange County’s only Breast Center designated as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence
As the first and only Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence™ in Orange County, Hoag sets the standard for quality care in breast health. Our breast imaging services are among the most advanced in the nation. Recognized by the American College of Radiology for excellence in breast imaging and named in the top 1% of Mammography Imaging Nationwide, we offer patients the highest level of diagnostic accuracy. We are also one of the few centers to integrate AI technology in mammogram readings, at no additional cost to patients, enhancing accuracy and early detection.
Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
A pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery, Hoag has performed more than 33,000 procedures using the da Vinci® Surgical System, making us a national leader in minimally invasive techniques. Designated a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, we offer highly specialized care for many gynecologic conditions including fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse, and complex hysterectomies. We perform many cases that are often too advanced for other institutions in the region.
Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women
First hospital on the West Coast to achieve dual accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women, recognized by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and National Association for Continence (NAFC) for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety.
Our team is made up of nationally renowned physicians specializing in comprehensive women's health.
Elizabeth C. Kraft, MD
Breast Surgery
Lisa M. Karamardian, MD
Jeffrey M. Carlton Endowed Chair in Women's Health, in honor of Dr. Anne M. Kent, Medical Director, Maternal Child Health
Lisa N. Abaid, MD
Medical Director, Hoag’s High Risk Ovarian Cancer Program
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“It’s pretty incredible that we were able to go in for one procedure and come out looking and feeling like our best selves. We are both so grateful to the village that surrounded us during a time when we needed support and guidance the most.”
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