Bruce Hoak, MD
Conditions treated
Tap to see related services for each condition and more details about our calculations.
Related services provided
| Complete blood count (CBC) |
Dr. Hoak treated complete blood count (CBC) patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for complete blood count (CBC) in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Pain management |
Dr. Hoak treated pain management patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for pain management in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Appendectomy |
Dr. Hoak treated appendectomy patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for appendectomy in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Gallbladder removal |
Dr. Hoak treated gallbladder removal patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for gallbladder removal in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Abdominal surgery |
Dr. Hoak treated abdominal surgery patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for abdominal surgery in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
Related services provided
| Complete blood count (CBC) |
Dr. Hoak treated complete blood count (CBC) patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for complete blood count (CBC) in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Pain management |
Dr. Hoak treated pain management patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for pain management in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Gallbladder removal |
Dr. Hoak treated gallbladder removal patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for gallbladder removal in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Abdominal surgery |
Dr. Hoak treated abdominal surgery patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for abdominal surgery in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
Related services provided
| Complete blood count (CBC) |
Dr. Hoak treated complete blood count (CBC) patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for complete blood count (CBC) in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Pain management |
Dr. Hoak treated pain management patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for pain management in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Gallbladder removal |
Dr. Hoak treated gallbladder removal patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for gallbladder removal in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Abdominal surgery |
Dr. Hoak treated abdominal surgery patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for abdominal surgery in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
Related services provided
| Complete blood count (CBC) |
Dr. Hoak treated complete blood count (CBC) patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for complete blood count (CBC) in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Pain management |
Dr. Hoak treated pain management patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for pain management in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
|
| Appendectomy |
Dr. Hoak treated appendectomy patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for appendectomy in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
Related services provided
| Pain management |
Dr. Hoak treated pain management patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for pain management in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
|
| Complete blood count (CBC) |
Dr. Hoak treated complete blood count (CBC) patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for complete blood count (CBC) in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
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| Abdominal surgery |
Dr. Hoak treated abdominal surgery patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn’t determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for abdominal surgery in the College Station area during 2014–2018. Learn more. |
Laparoscopic hernia surgery rate
As a patient, you may prefer a doctor who has a higher rate of laparoscopic hernia surgery to reduce scarring and pain compared to traditional open surgery.
Compared to predicted rates calculated for each doctor’s unique mix of cases and patients
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Lower than our predicted rate
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Higher than our predicted rate
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Similar to our predicted rate
Laparoscopic surgery involves smaller incisions, less scarring, and sometimes less pain than traditional open surgery.
To help you understand how Dr. Hoak’s rate of laparoscopic hernia surgery compares to a typical doctor who performs hernia surgeries:
- We first measure how many of Dr. Hoak’s hernia surgeries were performed laparoscopically.
- We then analyze the typical practices of all other doctors in the United States who perform hernia surgeries, using a data-driven model to predict the rate of laparoscopic hernia surgeries for patients like Dr. Hoak’s.
By comparing these two numbers, you can see whether Dr. Hoak’s rate of laparoscopic hernia surgery is lower than, similar to, or higher than predicted.
This prediction adjusts based on the types of patients the doctor sees, so a doctor who treats sicker patients may have a different predicted rate than a doctor who treats healthier patients.
Outpatient gallbladder removal rate
As a patient, you may prefer a doctor who has a higher rate of outpatient gallbladder removal to improve your odds of having an uncomplicated recovery after surgery.
Compared to predicted rates calculated for each doctor’s unique mix of cases and patients
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Lower than our predicted rate
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Higher than our predicted rate
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Similar to our predicted rate
Hospitalizations are costly and associated with a higher risk of infections, so avoiding unnecessary hospital stays can save money and improve your odds of having an uncomplicated recovery after surgery. Gallbladder removals are commonly performed in an outpatient setting, avoiding hospitalizations altogether.
To help you understand how Dr. Hoak’s rate of outpatient gallbladder removal compares to a typical doctor who performs gallbladder removals:
- We first measure how many of Dr. Hoak’s gallbladder removals were performed in an outpatient setting.
- We then analyze the typical practices of all other doctors in the United States who perform gallbladder removals, using a data-driven model to predict the rate of outpatient gallbladder removal for patients like Dr. Hoak’s.
By comparing these two numbers, you can see whether Dr. Hoak’s rate of outpatient gallbladder removal is lower than, similar to, or higher than predicted.
This prediction adjusts based on the types of patients the doctor sees, so a doctor who treats sicker patients may have a different predicted rate than a doctor who treats healthier patients.
Dr. Hoak sees patients and can be reached at the following locations.
College Station, TX 77845
College Station, TX 77840
Reviews
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West Virginia University School of Medicine
MEDICAL EDUCATION, 1984
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Charleston Area Medical Center/West Virginia University Program
RESIDENCY
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School
MEDICAL EDUCATION, 1983
Hospital affiliations
Dr. Hoak is able to admit and treat patients at the following hospitals.
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Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-College StationCHospital safety grade (Fall 2018)
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College Station Medical CenterCHospital safety grade (Fall 2018)
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Scott and White Hospital BrenhamHospital safety grade not available
Insurance accepted
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