The hospital has been named the world’s first Center of Excellence in oncoplastic breast surgery, recognizing its long-running program that integrates breast cancer removal and reconstruction into a single procedure.
Hoag has been named the world’s first Center of Excellence in oncoplastic breast surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation, a nonprofit patient-safety organization that develops and administers accreditation programs.
Hoag specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery, an approach to breast cancer care that combines oncologic and plastic surgery techniques into a single procedure. This approach enables surgeons to remove cancerous tumors while simultaneously reshaping and preserving the breast, minimizing the need for additional surgeries and enhancing cosmetic outcomes.
The designation reflects nearly two decades of program development at Hoag, including the establishment and growth of oncoplastic breast surgery as a core component of comprehensive breast cancer care.
“This recognition reflects Hoag’s long-standing leadership in oncoplastic surgery and its ongoing commitment to advancing breast cancer care through innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care,” says Nirav Savalia, MD, medical director of oncoplastic and aesthetic breast surgery at Hoag and co-director of the oncoplastic breast surgery fellowship program, in a release. “The Center of Excellence designation not only recognizes Hoag’s quality of care but also has the potential to inspire other institutions to expand access to this important option for women.”
In 2024, Hoag became the first hospital in the nation to offer a dedicated oncoplastic breast surgery fellowship through the Muzzy Family Endowed Fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery.
“Breast cancer is an overwhelming and often disorienting experience,” said Sadia Khan, DO, medical director of breast surgical oncology and co-director of the oncoplastic breast surgery fellowship program, in a release. “Oncoplastic surgery gives women more options and a greater sense of control at a time when so much feels uncertain.”
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