Dr. Hector Pilar Magana, MD

Dr. Hector Magana is a board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, with additional expertise in reproductive endocrinology and endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Joseph Hospital. With 45 years of experience in women's health and reproductive medicine, Dr. Magana brings extensive knowledge to complex fertility and hormonal conditions. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Magana practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Salud Para La Gente in Freedom and Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, with hospital affiliations at Watsonville Community Hospital, Dominican Hospital, and Tsehootsooi Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes managing Braxton Hicks contractions during pregnancy, addressing breech positioning, and providing compassionate care during difficult situations like stillbirth. He …performs cesarean sections, assists with vaginal deliveries, and conducts nonstress tests to monitor fetal health. Patients rate Dr. Magana 4.2 out of 5 on Vitals.