Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Alisha Waters-Nerhus is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing. Since May 2017, Alisha has been working as a Staff Registered Nurse at AHMC HealthCare and recently began a role as a Registered Nurse at PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL in April 2024. Alisha previously served as a Nursing Director and Registered Nurse at Hoag Health System from April 2020 to March 2024, and held the position of Patient Care Assistant at Hoag Orthopedic Institute. Alisha holds a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from West Coast University, obtained between 2017 and 2019, as well as an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing from Cypress College.
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) is located in Southern California. It consists of a specialty hospital located in Irvine, four ambulatory surgery centers in Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Orange and Marina Del Rey, and two clinics in Tustin and Foothill Ranch. HOI has more than 300 physicians on staff, including more than 80 orthopedic specialists. HOI ranks in the 99th percentile for patients’ likelihood to recommend the hospital and 98th percentile for overall hospital rating, according to Press Ganey’s national database of hospitals. HOI focuses in the treatments of the knee, hip and spine disorders, and takes pride in specialty care related to sports medicine, orthopedic trauma and extremities care. Since opening in 2010, HOI’s hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report and Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review as one of the top orthopedic hospitals in the nation. Most recently, HOI was recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of 112 hospitals nationwide, and one of 10 in California to earn the highest, five-star rating for overall quality of care. For more information, visit https://www.hoagorthopedicinstitute.com/.