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Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD

(41 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecologic Oncology

St. Louis University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cryosurgery, diagnostic evaluation, hysterectomy (uterus removal), and more.

11234 Anderson Street Suite 1600
Loma Linda, CA 92354

(909) 558-2262

Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD is a gynecologic oncologist in Loma Linda, CA specializing in gynecologic oncology. She graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics, FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM, Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital and Loma Linda University Cancer Center.

Office Locations

Address:

11234 Anderson Street Suite 1600
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Address:

11370 Anderson Street Suite 3900
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Address:

26780 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373

Some issues Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD can help you with:

Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.

Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

doctor visit	10

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	14
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	65

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	93

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	97
gynecologic procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	24

doctor visit	54

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

doctor visit	185

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Loma Linda, CA were minimally invasive procedures and gynecologic procedures.

doctor visit	85
gynecologic procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD.

**Gender**
Female	27
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	12

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	1
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loma Linda University Health

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics

FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM

Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital

Loma Linda University Cancer Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 41 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Linda Jahwa Hong, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.

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Biography

Dr. Linda Hong is a specialist in gynecologic oncology. She works in Loma Linda, CA and Redlands, CA. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Her areas of expertise include colposcopy, cryosurgery, and tumor. Dr. Hong is a graduate of St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Hong's medical residency was performed at Loma Linda University Medical Center. She is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health.