CHOC Neuroscience Institute

Ranked by U.S. News and World Report, CHOC's neurology and neurosurgery specialists treat children with conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system.

Pediatric Neurosurgery

CHOC's board-certified neurosurgeons perform minimally invasive and complex surgeries on children with brain and spine conditions.

Return-to-Learn Concussion Training for OC Schools & Practices

CHOC Children's is partnering with the Orange County Chapter of AAP to conduct the 2016 Return-to-Learn Concussion Training Course.

Can artificial intelligence turn your doctor’s attention back to you?

Dr. Chang is chief intelligence and innovation officer at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Orange, CA.

Fetal Care Center Referrals

30 Healthy Habits from Every Type of Doctor

Medical professionals talk about their healthiest habits that anyone could implement in their everyday lives. Here are their 30 best pieces of advice for living well.

How to treat neurological conditions with physical therapy

Physical therapy helps people improve their movement. You may think of physical therapy as something you use after a sports injury or after certain types of surgery. However, physical therapy helps with a variety of health issues.

DROWNINGS: How to keep away summer’s silent killer

Drowning statistics tell only part of the story. Experts say many children survive but suffer debilitating injuries that are difficult to bounce back from.

Long-Term Video EEG Monitoring

CHOC performs long-term video EEG monitoring at our two Epilepsy Monitoring Units to diagnose seizures in children.

Pediatric Cerebrovascular Disease

The experts at the CHOC Neuroscience Institute provide world-class care for kids with cerebrovascular disorders, from diagnosis to treatment.

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

At CHOC, we understand you may have questions about minimally invasive neurosurgery. We are here to support your child and your family, every step of the way.

Neurofibromatosis Program

Neurofibromatosis is a common genetic disorder. CHOC specialists have cared for children with NF for over 30 years.

Clinical trial that came too late for big brother offers hope for 3-year-old

Titus and Ely have what scientists call late infantile Batten disease, also known as CLN2. Dr. Raymond Wang has been working with the Bowmans at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in Orange, CA.

Spike in Gun-Related Suicides Alarms Pediatricians

Pediatricians and emergency department physicians are alarmed at the growing number of children, mostly adolescents, who are taking their lives with firearms.

Hyperbilirubinemia and Jaundice

Hyperbilirubinemia is a condition in which there is too much bilirubin in the blood. When red blood cells break down, a substance called bilirubin is formed.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) Program

CHOC provides a unique multidisciplinary and comprehensive program for the diagnosis and treatment of children and teens with phenylketonuria (PKU).

2015 Annual Report

In our 2015 Annual Report, you will learn about these pioneering efforts, and how they are changing the way we care for the infants, children, adolescents and young adults of Orange County and beyond. We are seeing children’s health in a new light.

Stroke in Children: Everything You Need to Know About Pediatric Strokes

What causes a pediatric stroke? There are several types of strokes in children. Read more to learn everything you need to know about pediatric strokes.

Kids and Bedwetting

Bedwetting occurs more frequently in boys than in girls, and the problem usually stops once the child is motivated and ready to work on staying dry.

RDs In Practice: Nutritional Management of Pediatric Oncology

This program is intended for pediatric registered dietitians and clinicians who specialize in oncology.

Integrative Health

CHOC combines integrative, holistic treatments with regular medical treatment, including acupuncture, massage, aromatherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback and more.

Neurocritical NICU

Special rooms at CHOC are designated for the Neurocritical NICU, where we carefully treat and prevent neurological issues.

Epileptic Encephalopathy

Epileptic encephalopathies are an epileptic condition characterized by early-onset seizures. Learn everything you need to know at CHOC.org.

Kids and Autism

Autism spectrum disorders are typically diagnosed in toddlers or young children based on certain behavioral patterns; there is no medical diagnostic test.

Aromatherapy

CHOC's traditional Chinese medicine practitioner performs aromatherapy for patients and families to help with symptoms like stress, pain and insomnia.