Dr. David L. Gibbs, Medical Director, Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery
- David L Gibbs MD
- Appointments:
714-364-4050 - Office: 714-364-4050
- Specialty: Pediatric Surgery
- Board Certified: Pediatric Surgery, Surgery
- Additional Languages: Spanish
A respected physician leader, Dr. Gibbs serves as director of trauma services at CHOC and is the CHOC Specialists division chief of pediatric surgery. Dr. Gibbs’ clinical interests include neonatal surgery, perinatal counseling, pediatric laparoscopic surgery and hernia surgery. He is affiliated with the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Orange County Medical Association.
Dedicated to clinical excellence, Dr. Gibbs is board certified in both pediatric and general surgery. Prior to joining CHOC, Dr. Gibbs attended medical school at Ohio State University. He completed both his internship and residency in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Gibbs completed a fellowship in fetal surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, Fetal Treatment Center, and fellowships in pediatric surgery at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and the Hospital for Sick Children at the University of Toronto.
Recognized as an expert in his field, Dr. Gibbs consistently receives the annual Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence award. He has received the Marshall Bartlett Research Fellowship and the Medical Staff award at Ohio State University. He is actively involved in patient care advocacy within the community and at the state level. Dr. Gibbs speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Gibbs believes in caring for each family as he would want his own family treated, and is committed to providing the most leading-edge care possible with the utmost compassion.
David L Gibbs MD is on staff at CHOC Hospital in Orange and CHOC Mission Hospital.
Locations
CHOC Specialists – Pediatric Surgery
505 S. Main St, Suite 225
Orange, CA 92868
phone: 714-364-4050
fax: 714-364-4051
CHOC Health Center – Mission Viejo
26691 Plaza, Suite 130
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
phone: 714-364-4050
fax: 714-364-4051
Education
- Medical School
Ohio State University, Columbus - General Surgery Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston - Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Fetal Surgery Clinical Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco Fetal Treatment Center - General Surgery Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston - Pediatric Surgery Clinical Fellowship
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York - Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto
Administrative Appointments
- Medical Director, Trauma
CHOC - Medical Director, Pediatric Surgery
CHOC Specialists
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American College of Surgeons
- Orange County Medical Association
Our pediatric general and thoracic surgeons commonly perform the following surgeries:
- Appendicitis
- Circumcision (not newborn)
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CCAM/CPAM)
- Gall Stones (Cholecystectomy)
- Gastroschisis
- GERD (Fundoplications)
- Hydrocele
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intussusception
- Lumps & Bumps
- Malrotation
- Omphalocele
- Pectus Excavatum (Nuss procedure)
- Precocious Puberty (Supprelin Implants)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Undescended Testicle (Orchiopexy)
Dr. Gibbs' Publications
Growth Failure Prevalence in Neonates with Gastroschisis : A Statewide Cohort Study
Are routine chest X-rays following chest tube removal necessary in asymptomatic pediatric patients?
Prolonged hospital length of stay in pediatric trauma: a model for targeted interventions
These publications are made available via an RSS feed from PubMed. Clicking on the article title will redirect you to view more details on the PubMed.gov website.
Videos
Children are not just “little adults.” Dr. David Gibbs talks about the importance of choosing a specially trained pediatric surgeon.
Dr. David Gibbs addresses questions about anesthesia, and why a pediatric surgeon and hospital can make a difference.
CHOC was recently joined by Ryan Seacrest, the Ryan Seacreat Foundation, 102.7 KIIS-FM & a host of celebrities to celebrate the opening of Seacrest Studios.
Podcasts
In this episode of CHOC Radio, Dr. David Gibbs discusses tips for minimizing scarring after surgery.
Children are not just “little adults” and when possible, should be treated by a physician who is specially trained in pediatrics.
Health Topics
To prepare your child for surgery parents should understand and work through their concerns, because if the parents are scared, the child will be scared.
