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Speech Disorders
CHOC ENT specialists and therapists expertly treat speech disorders in children, which is when they have trouble saying certain words past the expected age.
Swallowing Disorders
Swallowing disorders are also referred to as dysphagia, which means difficulty swallowing.
Voice Disorders Program
CHOC’s pediatric Voice Disorder program is lead by a team of professionals and experts. Read more to learn about the program.
CHOC Walk in the Park
Enjoy all the magic and wonder of The Happiest Place on Earth while raising money for CHOC! Every step counts for our kids! Join us for the CHOC Walk!
Plastic Surgery Referrals
How to refer to pediatric plastic surgery, CHOC, Orange County
Horseshoe Kidney
Horseshoe kidney occurs in about one in 500 children. It occurs during fetal development as the kidneys move into their normal position in the flank area.
Pediatric Microsurgery
CHOC offers the very latest and advanced microsurgery techniques to help a child look, eat and speak just like other children.
Speech and Language Pathology
Speech and language pathology is specialized therapy that helps children develop or improve their speech, language, memory and attention, feeding and swallowing.
Cognitive Communication Disorders
Cognitive-communication disorders are those in which a person has difficulty communicating because of injury to the brain that controls the ability to think.
Apert Syndrome
CHOC expertly treats Apert syndrome (ACS1), a rare genetic disorder that occurs when the bones in the skull fuse together sooner than normal.
Neural Tube Defects
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects of the spine, spinal cord or brain. Learn everything you need to know about neural tube defects at CHOC.org.
The Truth About Genetics
Medical genetics involves the study of inherited diseases. The field includes genetic counseling and testing, and their application to patient care in the practice of medicine.
Breast Milk Benefits for Mom and Baby
Breast milk is the ideal food for babies says Dr. Christine Bixby, CHOC’s medical director of lactation services. Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding an infant in this health feature.
Childhood Obesity
Exercise helps keep kids fit and should be a part of every child’s daily routine. Read on for tips to make exercise a lifestyle habit for kids that starts in infancy.
Ratner, Sanford L. DDS
Dr. Ratner is board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery who treats kids and teens in Orange County.
Diagnosing ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder, not a disorder of effort, character, intelligence, parenting or self-control.
Birth Defects
Common birth defects include: heart defects, cleft lip, cleft palate, Down syndrome and spina bifida. Congenital heart defects are the most common in the U.S.
High-Risk Pregnancy
Every family looks forward to a healthy pregnancy and to the birth of a healthy newborn. For some, there may be unexpected challenges along the way because an expectant mother has a high-risk pregnancy.
CHOC Health Center, Mission Medical Tower
Building: Mission Medical Tower | 26732 Crown Valley Pkwy., Suite 501 | Mission Viejo, CA 92691 | 714-633-4020
Wilson, Monty C. DDS
Dr. Wilson is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery who treats kids and teens in Orange County.
Panossian, Andre MD
Dr. Panossian is a board certified plastic surgeon who treats kids and adolescents at CHOC.
Leis, Amber R. MD
An expert plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Amber Leis specializes in pediatric hand and reconstructive surgery for brachial plexus injuries.
Huoh, Kevin MD
Dr. Kevin Huoh is a board certified pediatric otolaryngologist (ENT) who treats ear, nose and throat problems in kids and performs head-and-neck surgery.
Ahuja, Gurpreet S. MD
Dr. Ahuja is a board certified otolaryngologist (ENT) who treats ear, nose and throat problems in kids and performs head-and-neck surgery.
Zadeh, Neda MD
Dr. Zadeh is a medical geneticist at CHOC and the associate director of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory at Genetics Center.
