Dr. Rishikesh Chavan, Pediatric Oncology
Rishikesh Chavan, MD
is on staff at
CHOC Hospital Orange
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Oncology Referrals
Physicians can refer patients to CHOC through our eCeptionist Referral Portal.
Dr. Rishikesh S. Chavan is a board certified pediatric oncologist who treats kids and teens at CHOC Hospital in Orange.
Location
Outpatient Clinic, Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC
1201 W. La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
Education
- Medical School
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, India - Pediatrics Residency
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA - Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Administrative Appointments
- Director, CHOC Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
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