Melissa Magdangal

Melissa Magdangal, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, is an experienced occupational therapist currently working with Hoag Health System, specializing in outpatient orthopedic hand therapy and neuro rehabilitation. Melissa's professional background includes roles as a certified hand therapist at Newport Hand Center & Corona Del Mar Physical Therapy and as an occupational therapist at various institutions, including Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center and Dignity Health, primarily focused on acute care. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from San José State University, and a double Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Behavior as well as Education Sciences from UC Irvine. Additionally, training in hand rehabilitation was obtained at Utrecht University, further enhancing expertise in the field.