Name: Dr. Darren B. Hom, MD

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Subspecialty: General Emergency Medicine

Qualification / Board Certification: CA State Medical License (Active through 2027)

Affiliation(s): Chapman Global Medical Center; UC Irvine Medical Center

Location (City/State):Placentia, CA

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1861438947

About Dr. Darren B. Hom

Dr. Darren B. Hom is a board-eligible emergency medicine physician based in Placentia, California, with over 20 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Michigan from 1996 to 1999. Dr. Hom currently practices at Placentia Linda Emergency Physicians, PC, and maintains hospital affiliations with Chapman Global Medical Center and UC Irvine Medical Center—the latter ranked #23 in California. He is actively licensed by the State of California (through 2027) and accepts Medicare, making him accessible to a wide range of patients in the Orange County region.

Throughout his career, Dr. Hom has developed deep expertise in the rapid assessment and treatment of life-threatening conditions, including traumatic injuries, cardiac emergencies, acute respiratory failure, toxicological crises, and major hemorrhage. He is currently accepting new patients and brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to emergency care.

Key Highlights:

• Over 20 years of emergency medicine practice
• Affiliated with Chapman Global Medical Center and UC Irvine Medical Center (#23 in California)
• Accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans
• Active CA State Medical License through 2027
• Part of Placentia Linda Emergency Physicians, PC (Practice NPI: 1679057210)
• Trained at two leading U.S. academic medical institutions

Education & Training

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan — Emergency Medicine (1996–1999)

Fellowship / Additional Training: Not publicly listed

Medical Conditions Treated

As an emergency medicine specialist, Dr. Hom is trained to diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of acute and critical conditions, including but not limited to:

• Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) and other cardiac emergencies
• Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
• Severe trauma and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Acute respiratory failure and severe asthma exacerbations
• Sepsis and systemic infections
• Drug overdose and toxic ingestions
• Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
• Major hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock
• Acute abdominal emergencies
• Burns and smoke inhalation injuries
• Fractures, dislocations, and musculoskeletal injuries
• Pediatric emergencies
• Mental health crises requiring emergency evaluation

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Hom is qualified to perform and oversee a wide variety of emergency procedures, including:

• Advanced airway management (endotracheal intubation, rapid sequence intubation)
• Emergency cardiac monitoring and resuscitation (CPR, defibrillation)
• Intravenous line placement and fluid resuscitation
• Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for bedside diagnostics
• Wound care, suturing, and laceration repair
• Chest tube insertion (thoracostomy) for pneumothorax or hemothorax
• Lumbar puncture for CNS infection evaluation
• Fracture reduction and splinting
• Procedural sedation and analgesia
• Emergency blood transfusion and hemorrhage control protocols
• Interpretation of diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound)
• Toxicology management and antidote administration

Services Offered

Dr. Darren B. Hom provides comprehensive emergency medical services within a hospital-based emergency department setting. His practice is centered on the immediate evaluation and stabilization of patients experiencing acute illness or injury. Services are available on a walk-in, ambulance, or referral basis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as part of the emergency department operations at his affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Hom’s service offerings encompass the full continuum of emergency care—from triage and rapid diagnostic workup to definitive treatment and disposition planning (discharge, admission, or transfer). He coordinates closely with specialists, hospitalists, and ancillary staff to ensure seamless transitions of care. His department provides real-time access to laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging (including CT scans and ultrasound), and pharmacy services.

Core Services Include

• Emergency triage and rapid assessment of critical patients
• Acute illness management (infections, cardiac events, neurological emergencies)
• Trauma evaluation and stabilization
• Pediatric and adult emergency care
• Toxicology and overdose management
• Diagnostic imaging interpretation and laboratory analysis
• Pain management and procedural sedation
• Referral and coordination with specialists for inpatient admission
• Chronic disease exacerbation management (COPD, asthma, diabetes)
• Mental health emergency screening and crisis intervention

Accepted Insurance Plans

Dr. Hom’s practice accepts the following insurance plans. Please contact the office directly to verify current coverage before your visit.

• CMS Medicare
• Medicare (standard)

Note: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Patients are encouraged to call (714) 993-2000 to confirm their specific plan prior to visiting.

Location 1

Placentia Linda Emergency Physicians, PC:

Address: 1301 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA 92870

Phone: (714) 993-2000

Practice NPI: 1679057210

Hospital Affiliations

Chapman Global Medical Center

Location: Orange, CA

2. UC Irvine Medical Center

Location: Orange, CA

Ranking: #23 in California