Mary C. O'Toole, MD

“Providing compassionate care for every stage of a woman’s life.”Dr. Patel graduated summa cum laude with undergraduate degrees in Biology and Business Administration from the University of Missouri, where she also earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at Rutgers – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where she was recognized with multiple teaching and professionalism awards.Dr. Patel chose to go into Obstetrics and Gynecology because she loves developing lasting relationships with her patients and wants to be there for them year after year, like family. She strives to help educate women and foster open communication. Her professional interests include general and high risk obstetrics, well woman care, menstrual disorders, gynecologic surgery, cross-cultural medicine, contraception and adolescent care.Dr. Patel was born in California but spent most of her life growing up in Columbia, Missouri. Her dream has always been to come back to the West Coast and settle down in California. When not at work, you can find her golfing, going to concerts, searching for the best patio to eat dinner, and traveling the world.

Carlos Becerra, M.D., serves as Medical Director of Cancer Research for Hoag Family Cancer Institute, and he practices as a board-certified medical oncologist focusing on gastrointestinal cancers and early phase clinical trial development and implementation. He brings years of experience and a compassionate approach when caring for his patients. Dr. Becerra works with fellow cancer experts to improve the lives of patients through strategic leadership in advancing the Institute’s clinical research program and increasing the number of cancer clinical trials available. As a cancer researcher, he is committed to being part of a team dedicated in leading cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Dr. Becerra has led teams and programs focused on cancer research and clinical trials. His accomplishments in the field have earned him respect from his colleagues and patients. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research and Colombian Medical Association. Dr. Becerra has co-authored numerous publications featuring a variety of cancer types in relation to genetics and treatments. Dr. Becerra completed his fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas where he became an assistant professor of internal medicine after completing his fellowship. Dr. Becerra attended medical school and completed his internship at the Universidad del Valle (Colombia), followed by his residency in internal medicine at Saint Francis Hospital in Illinois, where he was named chief resident.

Dr. Lo completed her undergraduate degree at Duke University and received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She then completed her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware. As a Resident, she was awarded the Resident Physician Excellence Award. After graduation, Dr. Lo stayed at Christiana Care Hospital where she provided comprehensive women’s care to the community and served as a faculty member to residents and medical students. There, she was recognized for her commitment to teaching and education with the National Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Excellence in Teaching Award.Dr. Lo is passionate about caring for women through all stages of their lives. She strives to provide compassionate care with a focus on whole-body wellness. She believes in direct communication and the importance of a healthy physician-patient partnership by involving patients in their own care. Dr. Lo has a wide range of specialties including minimally invasive gynecological surgery, high-risk obstetrics such as vaginal birth after prior cesarean section, family planning, menopause, and colposcopy.Growing up in Hong Kong and then moving from the West Coast to the East Coast, Dr. Lo is very excited to back in California and to call Orange County her new home. In her free time, Dr. Lo enjoys spending time with her husband and son, cooking, practicing yoga, playing tennis and traveling.