Hoag, a nonprofit healthcare provider based in Newport Beach, California, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world’s first Center of Excellence in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, according to the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). This recognition highlights Hoag’s leadership in a field that blends cancer removal with advanced reconstructive surgery, offering improved outcomes for women facing breast cancer.
Oncoplastic breast surgery is a modern approach that combines the skills of cancer and plastic surgeons in one operation. This technique lets doctors remove tumors while reshaping and preserving the appearance of the breast, which means many women need fewer surgeries and see better cosmetic results. Hoag has developed its program over almost twenty years, positioning itself at the forefront of comprehensive breast cancer care.
The SRC, a global patient safety organization, grants special accreditations to hospitals and surgeons who meet the highest standards. The Center of Excellence status acknowledges not only Hoag’s quality patient care but also its influence in encouraging other hospitals to offer similar options to more women facing breast cancer.
Hoag’s commitment to innovation is clear. In 2024, the hospital launched the nation’s first dedicated oncoplastic breast surgery fellowship, with support from the Muzzy Family Endowed Fellowship. This program trains more surgeons in these advanced techniques and supports research that can improve future care. The hospital’s team emphasizes working together and putting patients at the center of every decision.
Many women who have had oncoplastic breast surgery report high satisfaction with both their recovery and the natural look and feel of their breasts after treatment. Hospital leaders say that the new status confirms Hoag’s mission of offering advanced cancer care that is both effective and attentive to patients’ well-being during a difficult experience.
