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John Paul Hoying, MD

4.8 (269 ratings)
Optum Provider

Specialty

Rheumatology

Languages

English

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87 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026
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    I love him been my doctor for over 10 yesrs

    • Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026
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    Like him.

    • Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026
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    I've been his patient for a while and he listens to my symptoms and takes care of. my illness, very good doctor

    • Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026
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    I have been seen Dr. Hoyne for over five years. And I will continue seeing him. He’s a very good doctor and he puts a lot of pride in his work. He pays a lot of attention to his patience and that’s what I love about him and I’m so blessed to have him as my rheumatologist.

    • Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026
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    My whole family goes to him I recommended them to go see him and they do they love them

    • Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026
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    Dr. Hoying is very caring & will hear what you need to say ! I'm Only staying with Optum , As long as Dr. Hoying is there , He leaves I Leave !

    • Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026
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    caring, listen to you

    • Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026
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    He knows his stuff and has a great sense of humor

    • Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026
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    Doctor was seemed slower than usual

    • Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
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    Great compassionate person.

    • Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
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    Excellent doctor

    • Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
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    He is a caring doctor. He is thorough.

    • Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
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    Very knowledgeable and caring. The best rheumatologist I’ve seen.

    • Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
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    Dr. Hoying is very gentle, kind and respectful man.

    • Reviewed on May 9, 2026
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    Professional knowledgeable kind and took time to listen to my needs

    • Reviewed on May 9, 2026
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    Dr. Hoying at Optum is knowledgeable, caring friendly, courteous, respectful & has great patient care manners. He always listens to patient needs & collaborates extremely well health care coordination! Always!

    • Reviewed on May 7, 2026
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    Great doctor and caring doctor.

    • Reviewed on May 7, 2026
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    I am very satisfied

    • Reviewed on May 5, 2026
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    Very knowledgeable and communicates well. Welcomes questions and answers in a way that is understandable. Appears to genuinely care about me and my health concerns.

    • Reviewed on May 3, 2026
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    I have a lot of faith in Dr Hoying he is very professional and loving Dr. I have been seeing him for over 5 years but, did see my father over the last 35 years of his life.

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  • About John Paul Hoying, MD

    John Hoying, MD, is board certified in rheumatology. Dr. Hoying earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a fellowship in rheumatology at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. Dr. Hoying has ser ved also a clinical professor of medicine at UCLA, where he was voted best resident instructor. When he is not practicing medicine, he enjoys volunteering at soup kitchens and being involved in church-related activities. Dr. Hoying is interested in design and architecture and is a member of the Historical Society of Southern California.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    CA, A41006

    Network Name

    OptumCare HealthCarePartners California

    Hospital affiliations

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

  • Education

    Medical School

    • Medical College of Ohio

      1975

    Residency

    • Good Samaritan Hospital

      Internal Medicine

      1978

    Fellowship

    • Northwestern Uniersity Med Sch

      Rheumatology

      1982

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