Hoag appoints renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Adam Kanter to executive medical director of the Nationally Rated Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute

Respected researcher, innovator and brain and spine surgeon, Dr. Kanter will lead Orange County’s most comprehensive neuroscience programs and services as we expand the delivery of world-class care

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hoag today announced that Adam Kanter, MD, FAANS, has been named executive medical director of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. Hoag is ranked among the top 50 nationally in the field of neurology and neurosurgery American news and world report.

Dr. Kanter will lead a multidisciplinary team of experts focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, brain and skull base tumors, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, pain management, sleep disorders and stroke.

His appointment comes at a transformative time for neuroscience care, research and innovation at Hoag. Last November, the hospital received a $50 million gift from longtime Newport Beach philanthropist Richard Pickup to establish the Richard H. Pickup Center for Brain Health at Hoag, a powerhouse of innovation that will pioneer new, whole-family solutions targeted approaches to brain health and common sense. aging. A cornerstone of the Richard H. Pickup Center for Brain Health will be the prevention, early detection and care of cognitive impairment and mental health disorders.

From Dr. Kanter is expected to build on Hoag’s growing strength in cutting-edge neuroscience research, clinical trials, technological innovation and world-class patient care.

“As I step into this role, my priority is to integrate the latest research and technology with the exceptional level of compassion that defines Hoag’s care. I am here to contribute to meaningful improvements in the lives of our patients, by embracing innovation and AI, but not at the expense of the human touch that sets us apart,” said Dr. Kanter. “My approach is to actively listen, continuously learn and collaborate effectively with our dedicated team of leadership and suppliers. It is a privilege to be part of the Hoag family and community, and I am driven by our collective potential to make a difference together.”

Dr. Kanter is a board-certified neurosurgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in both spine and neurological surgery. A respected researcher, inventor and surgeon, he is a leading expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques and lateral access. Before joining Hoag, Dr. Kanter is chief of spine surgery and professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. As a physician leader, Dr. Kanter served as a key member of several major neurosurgical societies, including chairman of the AANS/CNS Spine Section and president of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

“Hoag led a national search for the best candidate to advance Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute and I am confident that Dr. Kanter is that person,” said Robert T. Braithwaite, president and CEO of Hoag. “His expertise and commitment to innovation will advance Hoag’s role as a premier destination for neuroscience.”

Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute consistently ranks among the nation’s highest in neurology and neurosurgery. The institute’s comprehensive, collaborative care approach results in excellent outcomes and world-class care in all aspects of neuroscience, including stroke, for which it performed highly in the assessment in 2023-2024 American news and world report.

For more information about the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, visit hoag.org/neuro.

ABOUT HIGH
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional healthcare system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag is comprised of 1,800 top physicians, 16 urgent care facilities, 11 health and wellness centers and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive mix of healthcare services, including seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive, cardiovascular, neuroscience, spine, women’s health and orthopedics through Hoag’s subsidiary, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of a orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest-ranked hospital in Orange County and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet, according to U.S. News & World Report^® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.

ABOUT HOAG’S PICKUP FAMILY NEUROSCIENCES INSTITUTE
The Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute (PFNI) at Hoag delivers a personalized, integrated approach using best practice guidelines, the most advanced technology and the integration of medical specialists in the most appropriate facilities. It provides world-class care for patients with specific brain disorders. and spine, such as stroke, aneurysms and vascular malformations, brain tumors, epilepsy, movement disorders, memory and cognitive disorders, pain, minimally invasive spine surgery, multiple sclerosis, addiction medicine and sleep disorders, as well as the mind-body interface of behavioral disorders. health. Many of Hoag’s PFNI programs have received widespread acclaim. The Hoag Stroke Program was the first in Orange County and the second in California to be named a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV GL Healthcare and awarded the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement for the care of strokes. And as one of the first centers in the U.S. to offer the most advanced radiosurgical treatment system available, Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™, the PFNI brain tumor program is the largest in Orange County and also among the top volume programs in the western United States. United States. States. Hoag is recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. The PFNI Memory and Cognitive Disorders Program is nationally recognized. For more information, visit hoag.org/neurosciences.

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