Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery Referrals
Our highly experienced, board-certified pediatric surgeons provide innovative and efficient care to improve the quality of life for children and their families.
We commonly treat:
- Circumcision (not newborn)
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia/CDH
- Esophageal atresia
- Gallstones (cholecystectomy)
- Ganglion cysts
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease/GERD (fundoplications)
- Gastroschisis
- Hernias, including inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia and incarcerated hernia.
- Hydrocele
- Hyperhidrosis (palmar)/excessive sweating of the hands (ETS surgery)
- Intussusception
- Jejunal atresia
- Lumps and bumps
- Lung lesions, including congenital pulmonary airway malformation/CPAM and bronchopulmonary sequestration/BPS
- Malrotation
- Omphalocele
- Pectus carinatum
- Pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure)
- Precocious puberty (Supprelin implants)
- Pyloric stenosis
- Tracheo-esophageal fistula
- Traumatic injuries
- Tumors
- Undescended testicle (orchiopexy)
Services offered include:
- Thoracic surgery
- ETS Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nuss Procedure (minimally invasive repair of Pectus Excavatum)
- Robotic Surgery
CHOC Specialists Pediatric Surgeons

Awan, Saeed MD
Specialty:
Pediatric Surgery
Appointments: 714-364-4050
Office: 714-364-4050
Dr. Saeed Awan is a board certified pediatric general and thoracic surgeon who treats children and teens at CHOC in Orange County.

Gholizadeh, Maryam MD
Specialty:
Pediatric Surgery
Appointments: 714-364-4050
Office: 714-364-4050
Dr Maryam Gholizadeh is a board-certified pediatric surgeon who performs general and thoracic surgeries on infants, kids and teens at CHOC.

Gibbs, David L. MD
Specialty:
Pediatric Surgery
Appointments: 714-364-4050
Office: 714-364-4050
Dr. Gibbs is a pediatric surgeon, also serving as director of trauma services at CHOC and division chief of pediatric surgery.

Guner, Yigit S. MD
Specialty:
Pediatric Surgery
Appointments: 714-364-4050
Office: 714-364-4050
Dr. Yigit Guner is a board-certified pediatric surgeon who performs general and thoracic surgeries on infants, kids and teens at CHOC.

Kabeer, Mustafa H. MD
Specialty:
Pediatric Surgery
Appointments: 714-364-4050
Office: 714-364-4050
Dr. Mustafa Kabeer is a board-certified pediatric surgeon at CHOC, performing all types of general surgery and specializing in pectus excavatum (sunken chest), lung resection, hernia and robotic surgery.

Reyna, Troy M. MD
Specialty:
Pediatric Surgery
Appointments: 714-364-4050
Dr. Troy Reyna is a board-certified pediatric surgeon at CHOC, specializing in pectus excavatum, hernias and hyperhidrosis.

Yu, Peter T. MD
Specialty:
Pediatric Surgery
Appointments: 714-364-4050
Dr. Peter Yu is a board-certified pediatric surgeon at CHOC, performing all types of general surgery and specializing in neonatal surgery, perinatal counseling, pediatric laparoscopic surgery and hernia surgery.
Specialty Care Physician Concierge Service – 714-509-4013
Our physician concierge service expedites physician-to-physician communication with CHOC specialists.
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Also assists with:
- Urgent patient referrals requiring provider-to-provider communication
- Access issues for urgent appointments
- Scheduling concerns or inquiries
- Access to specialists, “doctor of the day” or specialty division staff
For all other questions regarding referrals, please contact Physician Relations at 714-509-4291.